TOTTENHAM are tracking Juventus star Dejan Kulusevski ahead of a possible January transfer, according to reports.
The Swedish forward, 21, cost an initial £30million when signed by the Old Lady last year but he has yet to meet expectations in Turin.
A tally of just seven goals in 54 appearances has led to reduced playing time under Massimiliano Allegri.
Kulusevski again had to make do with coming off the bench against Sampdoria on the weekend, but did set up the third goal of a 3-2 win.
Tottenham are said by the Mirror to have sent scouts to watch the winger in action.
However their trip resulted in just a seven-minute outing in the Champions League game with Malmo earlier this month.
Spurs are said to be monitoring Kulusevski’s situation with a move in January potentially opening up if he remains out of the Juventus line-up.
One ace up the Premier League club’s sleeve could be Fabio Paratici, the sporting director who joined in the summer after a stint with the Serie A team.
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The Italian is described as a huge fan of Kulusevski and spearheaded his move from Atalanta after a promising loan spell with Parma last season.
And there are growing calls from the player’s homeland of Sweden to push for regular first-team football at Juve, or seek a move elsewhere.
Sven-Goran Eriksson has told him to wait until the summer before moving on.
He told The Italian Football Podcast: “Obviously, the coach sees something that makes him not trust him 100 per cent.
I don’t think he should leave Juve now, but if this goes on all season then I think he should.
Sven Goran-Eriksson
“But with the talent Kulusevski has, he can do things on his own. So, it is very strange that he doesn’t start every game.
“I don’t think he should leave Juve now, but if this goes on all season, and that he’s sitting on the bench, then I think he should leave.
“Also, at his age, with his talent, also for the Swedish national team, he needs to play regularly, he has to play a lot. If not he won’t become the great player we hope he will become.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
