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Both Chelsea and Tottenham have been offered the chance to sign a top class Serie A star
Tottenham started last season on fire before everything fizzled out after they lost a host of top players to suspensions and injuries. The expectation is that they will kick on and fight for the title this season. They have already conducted some smart business on the exits front this summer, including the wise move to terminate the contract of struggling record-signing Tanguy Ndombele. They also turned down the chance to extend Ryan Sessegnon’s contract after what has been a highly frustrating stint mainly caused by injuries, while Eric Dier, who joined Bayern Munich in January, left the club permanently.
Incomings have been exciting too, with Timo Werner, who won the Champions League at Chelsea, getting another chance to impress after he picked up an injury which denied him the chance to end the campaign strongly. The club has triggered a loan deal for another season and will get the chance to see him properly before deciding whether to make the deal permanent. Young Lucas Bergvall has also joined the club after he was initially signed in January, and they concluded the signing of Yang Min-Hyeok, who has been tipped to become the next Son Heung-min.
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But there is one signing that will signal intent and send shivers down the spine of their competitors, including direct rivals Chelsea, and that is Federico Chiesa. 3 Added Minutes have been told his agent has offered the forward to both Chelsea and Tottenham, but it is Spurs who will need his expertise.
Beating Chelsea to Chiesa’s signature would send a powerful message to Tottenham’s rivals and their own supporters. It would demonstrate that Spurs are serious about competing at the highest level and are willing to go toe-to-toe with the Premier League’s financial giants for top talent. This could galvanise the squad and fanbase, fostering a winning mentality and driving the club forward.
For so long, Tottenham have struggled to compete with Chelsea when it comes to their financial standing, but a move like this will be massive. His mentality as a Euro winner and his skill will be the kind of firepower that Ange Postecoglou might need to get this team to the level he desires.
Last season, ahead of the game against Manchester City, Postecoglou said the foundations of the club were fragile after suggesting someone hinted they would be happy to lose to Pep Guardiola’s side so that Arsenal wouldn't win the league. You can imagine what having a player with the mindset and mentality of Chiesa will do for the team and the club at large.
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Under Ange Postecoglou’s dynamic tactical system, Chiesa’s versatility would be invaluable. The Italian can play in a number of positions and is clearly a hard worker. His skill set allows the manager to change formations and strategies in-game, as well as to approach games in different ways without having to introduce new players. Both Spurs and Chelsea could benefit from a player like Chiesa, but it is Spurs who need this jolt of energy to get going.