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According to The Mirror, Juventus’ Alex Sandro has revealed his desire to play in the Premier League and thus, surely, put Chelsea and Manchester United on high alert as both have been linked with the defender in previous windows. If Spurs have any sense, they will throw their hat in the ring when the bidding war begins.
What’s the word?
Speaking before Brazil’s friendly with Cameroon in Milton Keynes on Tuesday, the South American left-back said:
“I think one day, who knows what will happen? I have a desire to play in the Premier League.”
Those words will have been music to both the Red Devils’ and Blues’ ears – Jose Mourinho is likely looking for a long-term replacement for the ageing Ashley Young to compete with Luke Shaw, while Maurizio Sarri must surely be in the market for competition for Marcos Alonso, who is currently the only left-back available.
Meanwhile, Mauricio Pochettino can choose between Danny Rose and Ben Davies on the left side of the defence, but with the former perennially injured and the latter not at his best this season, the Lilywhites are in need of reinforcements if they wish to consolidate top four status.
One of the world’s best
Former Porto man Sandro has established himself as one of the world’s best left-backs in recent years after completing a £23.4m move to the Old Lady in 2015.
The number 12 is the epitome of the modern full-back – equally adept at attacking and defending with outstanding technical ability as well as a mean tackle.
Capable of playing in a four or five-at-the-back, the Brazilian’s versatility is a great asset, as are his 1.8 tackles and 1.4 interceptions per game and two assists so far this season (WhoScored).
Transfermarkt values the 5ft 11in left-footer at £40.5m but, as a key first team player at Juve, it would take any club a fair bit more than that to prize him away.
Having won the Serie A title every year since his arrival in Turin, the 27-year-old knows what it takes to win and – forgive me Spurs fans – most of the Tottenham squad currently lack this.
If Daniel Levy were to sanction this ambitious move it would be a huge statement of intent and potentially take the club to the next level.
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