Romano says Ange really likes midfielder alongside Nusa, Spurs bid possible
In the midst of rumors that Tottenham Hotspur is in discussions to sign Club Brugge star Antonio Nusa, midfield maestro Ange Postecoglou is also believed to “really” like a star player.
Spurs rumored to be in talks to sign Nusa
The Spurs had reportedly begun talks to acquire Nusa, according to reports that surfaced overnight from Belgium. Fabricio Romano, a trustworthy transfer source, confirmed these reports.
Now, a transaction “has legs”.
The Norway international winger has now piqued the Lilywhites’ serious interest. It is believed that negotiations are presently taking place as Spurs look into a possible £26 million deal for Nusa, even if no bid has been made as of yet. The 18-year-old might sign a buy-and-loan-back contract (Alasdair Gold), following in the footsteps of past Spurs signings like Destiny Udogie and Pape Matar Sarr, who are now stars in Postecoglou’s first team.
The north Londoners’ ability to pull off this move will be interesting to watch, and if they succeed, it will be another proof of their desire within a transfer window that has been quite remarkable for Tottenham. In recent memory, the Spurs have had their busiest January transfer window as chairman Daniel Levy aims to support Postecoglou with reinforcements for both his immediate needs and his long-term goal.
| Confirmed Tottenham deals for January | Transfer |
|---|---|
| Timo Werner | Arrival (loan, RB Leipzig) |
| Radu Dragusin | Arrival (permanent, Genoa) |
| Eric Dier | Exit (loan, Bayern) |
| Djed Spence | Exit (loan, Genoa) |
| Japhet Tanganga | Exit (loan, Millwall) |
| Sergio Reguilon | Exit (loan, Brentford) |
| Ashley Phillips | Exit (loan, Plymouth) |
This month, the team has already made moves to sign deals for Radu Dragusin, a defender, and Timo Werner, an attacking midfielder. In order to balance Postecoglou’s roster, numerous unneeded players have also been let go. Spurs are still connected to Conor Gallagher, a Chelsea player, amid rumors that Nusa would follow Werner and Dragusin.
Since last summer, north London has shown interest in the 23-year-old. Postecoglou reportedly wants a fresh midfield running back to complement playmaker James Maddison.
Fabrizio Romano says Ange “really” likes Gallagher
Reliable transfer source Romano has stated that Postecoglou “really” loves Gallagher and that a Spurs bid is still conceivable before February 1st, albeit it will be difficult. Let me elaborate on this.
This week, Romano told GiveMeSport, “Tottenham has been interested in Gallagher since August 2023 because Postecoglou really appreciates the player.”
However, as of right now, I’m not aware of any direct talks with Chelsea. We’ll wait and see whether they place a bid. But the budget, in my opinion, is also a factor.”
The 23-year-old, nicknamed a “game-changer” by Jermaine Jenas, has flourished under Mauricio Pochettino this season, solidifying his position in midfield. However, Chelsea’s financial flexibility policy (FFP) means they may choose to sell this month in order to realize a pure profit.
