Tottenham Hotspur has its eye on Juventus’s Samuel Iling-Junior, midfielder.
The Italian club has struggled to provide the 20-year-old enough playing time, and he has been linked to a departure in the upcoming months. The player is reportedly finding it difficult to play consistently under Max Allegri, and the “jewel” might be moved for the proper amount, according to a Calciomercato report.
Tottenham will have to pay €20 million (£17.3 million) for him, as Juventus are reportedly “open to the sale.”
After monitoring him for some time, the North London club recently watched him play for the England Under-21s. Iling-Junior has a bright future ahead of him and is well-regarded throughout Europe. Without a doubt, with the correct coaching and direction, he might become a top-tier attacker for Tottenham.
Spurs need to add more depth and quality to their wide areas, particularly in light of Manor Solomon and Ivan Perisic’s injuries. Tottenham has had a strong start to the season, but in order to maintain their present form and requalify for the Champions League, they will need to manage their injury situation effectively.
Iling-Junior might be a helpful addition for them in the second half of the season, and signing the proper players in January could prove to be pivotal. It will be difficult for the 20-year-old to pass up the chance to play for a major team like Tottenham, and he will be driven to show his abilities in English football.
In a related development:
Spurs facing possible ‘transfer ban’ or even ‘relegation’ as FA confirm they are looking into serious allegations
The Football Association has said that it is currently investigating claims of major violations by Tottenham in a Jermain Defoe move.
Yesterday, it was announced that the regulatory body would have the opportunity to examine the claims of agency rule violations pertaining to Defoe’s 2008 transfer to Portsmouth.
It was alleged that agent Mitchell Thomas, who played a key role in arranging the £7.5 million transfer, might not have had the required licence to act as an agent at the time of the transaction.
Even if the FA did nothing about it at the time, new events have brought the issue back to light.
Ian Tuckey of The Sun claims that the ongoing investigation is a serious one, suggesting that the clubs, players, and agents involved may face harsh consequences.
According to Tuckey, the consequences may include warnings, penalties, or bans for the involved parties, as well as transfer bans, point deductions, or even relegation for the teams.
He stated:
“Clubs could be hit with a transfer ban, points deduction or even RELEGATION, while agents and players could be hit with anything from a warning to a fine or ban.”
It’s not good news for Tottenham since the FA has now acknowledged that they are investigating the claims, as reported by The Times.
Everton is the most recent team to lose 10 points for breaking FFP regulations as they have begun to take action against transfers related infractions.
Furthermore, this is not the first instance of its kind. In 2007, Luton Town received a 10-point deduction for failing to pay an agency; similarly, in 2017, the owner of Leeds United received a one-year ban and a fine for violating agent regulations.
The fact that neither Tottenham nor Portsmouth has made a remark on the matter highlights how serious and delicate the situation is.
Spurs could suffer a great deal as a result of the impending harsh penalties, considering how far they have come since the summer.
It begs the question: How come Manchester City, who have been charged with more than 100 FFP violations, is not facing any consequences, but we are the subject of an investigation into an event that occurred over 15 years ago?
