Tottenham line up Lamela move

Italian daily La Gazzetta dello Sport understands that Tottenham are keeping close tabs on Roma starlet Erik Lamela.

Spurs will enter the market for a new attacking midfielder if Gareth Bale completes a switch to Real Madrid, with the Argentine their number one target.

According to the Italian newspaper, Tottenham are prepared to test Roma’s resolve with a €35 million bid.

And while the Giallorossi are not too keen on selling one of their star players, it is believed they would seriously consider an offer in this region.

Roma officials raised some eyebrows when they signed Lamela from River Plate for €15 million two years back, but the player has more than justified the hefty price tag.

After scoring 4 goals in his first Serie A season, the 21-year-old managed 15 goals and 5 asists in 33 matches last term, thus proving why he is considered one of world’s most talented forwards.