Roberto De Zerbi is making no secret of his desire to add genuine quality to Tottenham's left flank, and according to GoalZaza, he has placed Rafael L...
Roberto De Zerbi is making no secret of his desire to add genuine quality to Tottenham's left flank, and according to GoalZaza, he has placed Rafael Leao firmly on his shortlist after holding informal conversations with AC Milan. The Portuguese winger, often a jolt of electricity in Milan's transitional play, would bring exactly the kind of direct running and clinical finishing that Spurs have lacked when things get tight in the final third.Let's be clear: this is not just another name thrown into the hat. De Zerbi knows Leao from their time together in Serie A, and he understands that the forward's ability to beat a low block or stretch a high line is a rare commodity. Tottenham have been crying out for a left sided attacker who can both create and convert, and Leao's blend of raw pace and technical refinement fits the manager's tactical flexibility like a glove.The informal talks with Milan suggest that both parties are testing the waters, but the real question is whether Spurs can meet the financial demands. Milan will drive a hard bargain, and Leao himself will want guarantees about Champions League football and his role in the system. De Zerbi, though, has a knack for selling a vision, and he will be adamant that Leao can become the focal point of his attack.What does this mean for the current squad If Leao arrives, it could spell trouble for those who have struggled to hold down the left wing berth. It would also signal a clear shift in ambition from the Tottenham hierarchy, who have often been accused of dithering in the market. De Zerbi is a manager who demands his players take risks, and a winger of Leao's courage fits that ethos perfectly.Watch this space. Milan are not in the business of selling their stars cheaply, but with De Zerbi pushing from one side and Leao's head potentially turned by the project, this is a transfer story that has serious legs.
