In a recent print edition, La Repubblica has claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are keeping a keen eye on Sampdoria winger Mikkel Damsgaard. It is understood that Spurs are ‘crazy’ over the player and have already taken steps towards arranging a potential move for him in the future (transcripted and translated by Sport Witness).
Damsgaard’s Impressive Debut Season In Italian Football
The Danish prospect has enjoyed a solid debut season at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium as he has been responsible for putting on some eye-catching displays under the stewardship of Claudio Ranieri. The 20-year-old has made 22 appearances for the Italian outfit this term, netting two goals and providing four assists in all competitions.
Damsgaard has managed to make an impact at both ends of the pitch after averaging 1.5 tackles, 0.7 interceptions, 0.7 shots, 0.8 key passes and 1.8 dribbles per 90 minutes in the Serie A. However, his ball-distribution has a lot of room for improvement as he has made just 72.1% of his attempted passes in the top tier of Italian football (stats via whoscored).
At 20, he is a future star in the making, so it is no wonder that Tottenham are keeping tabs on his development at Sampdoria. Damsgaard is highly versatile as he is primarily a left-sided winger but can also play in central midfield or as a centre-forward if required.
What Will The Danish Youngster Bring To The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium?
Damsgaard has got decent pace in his locker and possesses outstanding balance to complete some dangerous dribbles with the ball down the left flank. He is a hard-working player who has the potential to become a world-class winger someday. His versatility and pace make him a good option for Tottenham to consider during the summer transfer period.
However, the one-time Denmark international is far from a finished product and has a lot to learn before he is ready to taste success at the highest level. Therefore, Jose Mourinho should only consider getting him on board if he is confident about getting the best out of the player in the coming seasons.
Damsgaard will add some pace and versatility to the Spurs squad and offer some cover for Heung-min Son and Harry Kane at North London. He will also offer Mourinho the luxury of resting some of his first-team attackers, especially in the cup competitions in the coming seasons. With all things considered, Spurs would be wise to engineer a move to bring Damsgaard to the English capital as he is a player on the rise and would have a lot of resale value in the future.
