Report: Mourinho now pursuing ‘more aggressively’ £13m Spurs target – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Jose Mourinho is a big admirer of Marcel Sabitzer, and he wants to bring him to his new club, AS Roma, this summer.
Sabitzer has been a long-term target for Tottenham Hotspur. He was heavily linked with a move when Mourinho was at the helm, and Spurs still retain an interest in the player.
Last month, Italy’s famous pink paper, La Gazzetta dello Sport, claimed that Sabitzer is being targeted by Fabio Paratici as Spurs are looking to bolster their midfield.
North London rivals Arsenal have been linked with a move too for the 27-year-old who bagged nine goals and eight assists last season for the Bundesliga club.
Now it seems that AS Roma have joined the race, with Mourinho pursuing him more aggressively, according to EuroSport.
SportsLens view
The Austria international has been a top performer for Leipzig over the past seven years but it seems his future now lies away from the Bundesliga.
He has just 12 months left on his current contract, and he is seeking fresh adventures.
The Athletic claimed last month that Leipzig are ready to consider offers for him in the region of £13 million. However, as of now, Spurs have not come up with an official move for the versatile midfielder.
It has been claimed that Nuno Espirito Santo would be willing to allow Moussa Sissoko to leave the club, but Harry Winks will be given another opportunity to prove his worth.
Signing a midfielder is a priority for Spurs, and Sabitzer at under £15 million should be a no-brainer. However, Nuno may have other ideas.
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