Tottenham have a France international on their radar at Como, and Lucas Da Cunha is fast becoming one of the most talked-about midfielders in Serie A.
Spurs have been linked with Como players before. They were previously interested in Martin Baturina and, according to Sport Witness, they are now in the picture for another member of Cesc Fabregas’s side.
Fabregas’s team picked up a very impressive 4-1 win over Manchester United this week. Baturina played in that game, but Nico Paz was the star of the show with a brace, a defining performance from the attacking midfielder. Como rejected a previous approach from Tottenham for Paz firmly.
Lucas Da Cunha Tottenham interest: what is being said?
The name in question is Lucas Da Cunha, who is now a France international. Tuttomercatoweb report that he is one of those attracting most attention at Como, and his rise has been key to that. Several clubs have scouted him in recent months.
He starred for Les Bleus during the recent international break, doing well against Italy.
Tottenham are one of the clubs watching, while Brentford are also in the chase. There is a chance the two clubs could have monitored him against Manchester United.
Why a Lucas Da Cunha transfer will be tough
This will not be a straightforward one for Roberto De Zerbi‘s side. The report explains that signing him from Como will be quite complicated, as it will be difficult to convince the Frenchman to leave anytime soon.
His current deal runs out in 2031, which complicates things further, especially if the 25-year-old needs to be convinced about an exit.
Would Da Cunha fit at Tottenham?
On paper, very well. He has a wand of a left foot and can play as a number eight or a number six. Spurs could still lose Lucas Bergvall at some point, and Da Cunha could come in as a replacement, especially if the Lilywhites qualify for Europe.
The sheer number of Como players Tottenham have been linked with does indicate that the club are monitoring the Italian side closely. That is a smart thing to do: Fabregas has coached them very well and their technical floors are quite high. Spurs have not long come off a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge, and the recruitment work for the next window is clearly already under way. They have also been tracking young talent elsewhere in Europe.
Author opinion
Da Cunha would be a smart piece of business, but the hard part is persuading a player who is flying at Como to leave. With the contract running to 2031, Como hold every card, and Spurs will need a very convincing pitch. For now, this is a name to monitor for Tottenham rather than a deal that is close.
