Writing on his personal Twitter feed, Sportitalia TV journalist Rudy Galetti has made a major Tottenham Hotspur exit claim involving club-record signing Tanguy Ndombele.
The Lowdown: Tanguy on the move?
Spurs manager Antonio Conte has recently left Ndombele out in the wilderness at N17, even forcing him to train alone at Hotspur Way as the Lilywhites enter talks with Ligue 1 giants Paris-Saint Germain over his possible transfer (The Guardian).
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PSG apparently want the 25-year-old on loan until the end of the season, with former Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino keen on a reunion with his former star.
There has even been talk of a potential swap deal, with journalist Jason Burt of The Telegraph claiming that Tottenham and transfer chief Fabio Paratici have been ‘offered’ midfielder Leandro Paredes.
In an update on the transfer saga, Galetti has made a significant claim on social media.
The Latest: Ndombele ‘so close’ to leaving…
According to his sources, the France international has ‘never been so close’ to leaving Tottenham, with negotiations now at an advanced stage.
The reporter claimed on Twitter: “Ndombele has never been so close to PSG. Talks advanced with Tottenham for a 6-months loan. Evolving situation.”
The Verdict: Right move…
Given Ndombele’s turbulent time at Spurs since he asked to leave in the summer, Lilywhites fans may be hoping that this move goes through despite the midfielder’s obvious quality.
No Spurs player completed more successful take-ons last season than the former Lyon sensation (WhoScored), yet there have always been doubts surrounding his attitude and application.
He turned on the style at times under former Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho, but these glimpses of talent haven’t been enough to make his stay in north London a success thus far. Letting him go out on a temporary deal may just be the right move for all parties.
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