Spurs’ efforts to acquire the Juventus winger seem to encounter hurdles, as reports indicate they might fail to secure his signing
Tottenham Hotspur’s quest to secure the services of Juventus winger Samuel Iling-Junior appears to be hitting a roadblock, with reports suggesting they could lose the player
Spurs have been considering wide-ranging reinforcements for some time, with Iling-Junior emerging as a potential target
The England Under-21 international has been on their radar over the past two transfer windows, as they look to bolster their squad with young talent
Recent speculation suggests that Iling-Junior could be up for sale for a bargain £12
8m this summer, as Juventus look to offload players to fund further acquisitions according to, according to TuttoJuve
However, Spurs are not alone in their pursuit, as they are one of five clubs monitoring the former Chelsea man
Premier League rivals Newcastle, as well as Serie A sides Atalanta and Bologna, are also interested in acquiring his services
Tottenham transfer target linked with Aston Villa in possible swap deal The latest twist in the story comes from renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano, who points out that Aston Villa could come close than to sign a contract with Iling-Junior
This potential development is fueled by Juventus’ interest in Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz
Talks are said to be underway over a swap deal involving Iling-Junior, Weston McKennie and a move to Villa, while Douglas Luiz moves to Juventus
Despite making 24 appearances for Juventus in Serie A last season, most of them coming from the bench, Iling-Junior’s future at the club appears uncertain
Although Iling-Junior has potential, his lack of regular opportunities at Juventus raises doubts about his immediate impact
However, it’s worth noting that Juventus’ previous signings have worked for Spurs, so perhaps I’m being too critical