Tottenham's sporting director Fabio Paratici has already opened up on Dejan Kulusevski's 'evolving' talent amid fresh transfer talk as the Lilywhites look to move on from the disappointment of failing to sign Luis Diaz and Adama Traore.
Kulusevski, 21, has made 20 appearances so far for Juventus in Serie A this season, with 78 per cent of those coming from the bench.
In those 20 games, the Swede has scored one goal and assisted three and with Dusan Vlahovic's expected arrival at the Turin club - coupled with Juve being linked to a swoop for Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - game time may appear limited for the young versatile forward.
According to the Athletic, after the latest Luis Diaz and Adama Traore blows, the Lilywhites are looking to move on from those situations as Daniel Levy and Fabio Paratici aim to save the January transfer window with a few last-minute signings.
They are reporting that Tottenham Hotspur are working on a deal to sign Kulusevski from Juventus on a loan deal, with an option to buy.
The report has reaffirmed that 'Antonio Conte has made it clear his new side must revamp their squad if they are to challenge at the top end of the Premier League.'
And it's certainly not difficult to see why Paratici would be driving this deal forward as he looks to secure a player that he believes is 'evolving' year upon year.
His evolution at Atalanta and Parma especially was the main reason why Spurs' sporting director at the time sanctioned a £31.50million deal to bring the Swede to Turin in the 2020 summer transfer window.
"I think Kulusevski is having a great season," Paratici said, as per Sky Italia when the signing was confirmed two years ago. "He’s scored a few goals, played at a high level, but don’t forget he is only 20 years old [now 21].
"He is also evolving in his role and is capable of taking on different positions in different tactical systems."
Paratici could be a busy man come Monday's deadline day, with Tanguy Ndombele, Giovanni Lo Celso, Dele Alli and Sofyan Amrabat also linked with moves into and out of Tottenham.
