Italian side Juventus are reportedly close to signing Eintracht Frankfurt defender Filip Kostic, ending Tottenham’s hopes of signing the Serbian this summer.
Spurs are on the verge of bringing Ivan Perisic to north London on a free transfer from Inter Milan, but reports suggested that they could also be in the market for another wingback in the shape of Kostic.
The Frankfurt man, who contributed 13 goals (4 goals and 9 assists) for the German side in the Bundesliga side this season, is out of contract next summer, and is thought to be on the move this summer.
And, reports claim that he could be available for as little as 15m euros, though no bids have come in for him as of yet.
Update #Eintracht: Kostic darf gehen, wenn ein Klub 15 Mio. + bietet (wie berichtet). Aktuell kein Angebot auf dem Tisch. Ache soll verliehen werden. Durm soll verkauft werden. Bei Polter alles vorbereitet, aber Schindzielorz konnte zuletzt nicht unterschreiben. @SkySportDE ?
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) May 30, 2022
Despite this, it is the Italian club who are thought to be closest to his signature.
Tottenham chase Spence
Meanwhile, Spurs are keen to join the race for Middlesbrough defender Djed Spence, who they believe can offer Conte’s side a much-needed option on the right-flank following the underwhelming performances of Emerson Royal.
The English defender spent last season on loan with Nottingham Forest, helping them to get promoted to the Premier League, and it is thought to be the midlands side that will provide the stiffest competition for the defender this summer.
The latest on Spurs and Djed Spence as I understand it. The young wing-back is definitely tempted by a move to work with Antonio Conte but Tottenham have some decent competition for his signature. All the info below. https://t.co/vW4yFBOlMx
— Alasdair Gold (@AlasdairGold) May 31, 2022
Should Spurs be able to land Spence in addition to Perisic early in the transfer window, it would represent some very solid business from the north London side.
