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Fabio Paratici is the ‘number one fan’ of a Juventus forward and Arsenal target whose price has been reaffirmed, and the player ‘wouldn’t be opposed’ to a move, per a report.

Seeing Tottenham linked with Juventus raids should not come as a surprise. Indeed, both Antonio Conte and sporting director Fabio Paratici spent significant spells of their careers at the club.

As such, few will have been surprised to see Spurs touted as a landing spot for Juventus and Sweden winger, Dejan Kulusevski.

The 21-year-old has fallen out of favour under Max Allegri this term. However, according to Sport Witness (citing Corriere Torino), that has not diminished him in Paratici’s eyes.

Paratici pulled the strings to bring Kulusevski to Turin in 2020. In the present day, the article states he remains the ‘number one fan’ of the lively winger.

Calciomercato recently reported that Tottenham scouts were in attendance to see Kulusevski in action versus Genoa on December 5.

Adding further fuel to the fire was the claim Spurs – as well as Arsenal – were in contact with the player’s agent, Alessandro Lucci. The Gunners are also known admirers of the Swede, and are believed to have formulated their own January plans.

Kulusevski warming to switch; Arsenal, Tottenham circle

The most recent Sport Witness report confirms many of the prior details regarding a Kulusevski deal.

They reaffirm Juventus are open to his sale, and are seeking around €35m for his signature. Earlier reports suggested the north London clubs were pursuing loan deals with an option to buy.

England is described as his ‘next destination’, with both Arsenal and Spurs prepared to ‘sink the blow in January’.

On the player’s end, Kulusevski is reportedly open to a change of scenery and ‘wouldn’t oppose’ a switch.

And with Paratici holding good relations with Juventus and having signed the player once before, it would appear Spurs are best placed to snag the player he remains a huge admirer of.

Tottenham relishing stiff Liverpool test – Conte

Meanwhile, Antonio Conte insists his Tottenham team are ready to take on in-form Liverpool on Sunday, despite having their last three Premier League games cancelled due to Covid.

He said: “The morale was very, very down, also because we prepared and had training sessions to play games. We prepared for all these games and in two weeks, three times we didn’t play.

“For sure, the morale is down when this type of situation happens. For example yesterday, we were ready to play against Leicester.

“We were there and then before lunch they told us the game was postponed. Then lunch, another travel, when we arrived [back at Hotspur Way] another training session. It’s not easy.

“It’s also not easy to explain to the players and find the right energy when you’re prepared to play and the game is postponed. To come back, have another training session and today to prepare for another game vs Liverpool and you don’t know if you are able to play.

“It’s not simple, surely. If the morale is down, I think I can justify [that in] my players and the whole environment. But at the same time we’re ready to play on Sunday an important game against a really good, amazing team. With the difficulty we’re facing, we’re ready to play this game.”

PREDICTIONS: Liverpool too strong for rusty Tottenham; Arsenal continue winning run

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