Tottenham and Arsenal could go head-to-head for an attacking midfielder who is considered to be among the best young talents in Europe.
Spurs want to sign up-and-coming midfielder
We are referring to Georgiy Sudakov, who has won many admirers with his performances for Shakhtar Donetsk over the last year and a half.
He is now garnering even more attention in light of his impressive start to the season, and in particular, his exciting displays in the Champions League.
It was reported a few days ago by Football Insider that Tottenham are doing their ‘due diligence’ on the 22-year-old ahead of the January window.
Spurs set for a transfer battle?
The same report also claimed that Manchester City are also fans of Sudakov and are eying the youngster as a potential long-term replacement for Kevin de Bruyne.
Now, TuttoJuve have also backed up Tottenham’s interest in the Shakhtar star but they suggest that the Lilywhites’ biggest competitors for the youngster’s signature might be Arsenal.
The outlet claims that the two North London clubs are the teams showing the most interest in the midfielder ahead of the winter.
Deal not easy to do
However, it is explained that it would not be easy to bring Sudakov to the Premier League, with Shakhtar expected to play hardball.
It is asserted that the Ukrainian side will expect a considerable fee if they are to be convinced to part ways with their talisman mid-season.