Tottenham have stolen a march on West Ham in the race to sign Atalanta star Ruslan Malinovskyi in the January transfer window.
That’s according to a report from Calciomercato who claim that Tottenham are pushing forward with a move to sign the 29-year-old Atalanta ace for just €15 million (£13 million) in January.
So why on earth didn’t West Ham act quicker and more emphatically in the transfer market?
Atalanta are reportedly keen to move Malinovskyi on this winter.
However, the East London outfit have just been too ponderous in my opinion. And now we could miss out to Antonio Conte’s Spurs…
Tottenham lead race to sign Ruslan Malinovskyi in January
Spurs boss Conte is allegedly keen to bring the 29-year-old attacking midfielder to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this winter.
And Atalanta are apparently keen to move him on to Spurs for just £13 million in January, rather than wait until the summer before selling him (Calciomercato).
What a shame that Moyes didn’t act quicker.
I think that Malinovskyi would be a very smart signing for either West Ham or Tottenham. It must be said though, at 29, he’s far from a player for the future.
Malinovskyi has bagged 30 goals and 28 assists in 142 games for Atalanta (Transfermarkt). A goal involvement every 2.4 games isn’t bad at all.
The 29-year-old possesses outstanding technical ability and is really good when in possession of the football.
He has plenty of energy and possesses the ability to beat a man. He has an absolute rocket of a shot in his arsenal as well.
A couple of years ago, Chelsea legend Claude Makelele was trying to push the Ukrainian ace towards a move to Stamford Bridge, according to The Daily Mail.
So he clearly has something special about him.
Breaking The Lines describe the left-footed Ukraine international as an ‘incredible’’ player.
He may be ageing, but his still has a superb work ethic, technical ability and all-round quality in abundance.
I would absolutely love to see the 29-year-old arrive at the London Stadium in the January transfer window, especially for just £13 million!
Unfortunately for West Ham though, it seems like Tottenham are in pole position to sign Atalanta star Ruslan Malinovskyi in the January transfer window.
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