Transfers involving Newcastle United: It appears that one of the Magpies’ defensive “targets” will go to a Premier League opponent.
Radu Dragusin, a defender for Genoa, is expected to join the Premier League this winter, but it doesn’t appear that he will be relocating to St James’ Park. The 21-year-old has been linked to Dragusin, but it looks like Tottenham Hotspur will end up signing him.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Spurs and Genoa are ‘in negotiations’ over a deal for the defender. Romano posted on X: ‘Understand negotiations are underway between Tottenham and Genoa for Radu Dragusin after the agreement on personal terms with Romanian CB. Spurs confident to advance as contacts continue on daily basis.’
Spurs have been long-term admirers of the Romanian international and Genoa will reportedly hold out for a fee of around £26m for the 21-year-old who they signed for just £5m from Juventus in the summer.
Whilst Spurs had initially shown interest in signing Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo, they have rowed back on their interest in him to focus on signing Dragusin. Todibo has been extensively linked with a move to England over the last couple of transfer windows with Newcastle and Manchester United thought to be among the leading candidates for his signature. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who completed a deal for a minority stake in the Red Devils, owns Nice, the club Todibo currently plays for.
Spurs have also been linked with signing Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher this winter as they look to secure Champions League qualification under Ange Postecoglou. Newcastle United currently sit ten points behind Spurs in the Premier League table having played 20 games apiece.
