In a recent report, Gianluca Dimarzio revealed that Tottenham Hotspur are set to rival Atletico Madrid for Atalanta BC goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini this summer. It is understood that Spurs are looking to build for the future and has identified the Italian goalie as a potential target for this summer transfer period (via Gianluca Dimarzio).
Gollini’s Impressive Form At The Gewiss Stadium
Gollini caught the eye with his performances for Atalanta last season after he managed to establish himself as a regular feature in their first XI. The Bologna-born talent was involved in 32 matches for the Italian outfit in the previous campaign, shipping in 32 goals and earning 13 clean sheets across all fronts.
The talented shot-stopper deserves a pat on the back for averaging 0.7 clearances and 5.2 long balls per 90 minutes in Serie A. However, he needs to take care of the ball a bit better when distributing possession from the back, as evidenced by his pass completion rate of 73.2% in league football (stats via whoscored).
The way Gollini has been playing over the past 12 months, Spurs would be wise to move in for him as he has what it takes to be a perfect long-term successor to Hugo Lloris who has got less than a year left to run in his contract at North London.
Is Gollini The Right Fit For Spurs?
Gollini has got quick reflexes that help make some important saves at the back. He can pull off a few solid dives to deny the opposition from scoring any easy goals. The Italian custodian is a good handler of the ball and can command his penalty area with conviction using his towering 1.94m frame. However, Gollini needs to figure out a way to be more accurate with his passing if he wants to become a world-class player in his position someday.
Tottenham head coach Nuno Espirito Santo has got an ageing goalkeeping department with both Hugo Lloris and Joe Hart in the last leg of their respective careers. Hence, recruiting a young keeper like Gollini should be a priority for the new Tottenham boss if he wants to bring some success back to the North London club.
The Atalanta goalkeeper has what it takes to be a solid keeper in the Premier League, so Spurs should think about getting him on board and then easing him into their first team to replace Lloris as the club’s number one goalkeeping option next year. Thus, we can expect Gollini to be a decent fit for the London giants as long as he can make a smooth transition to English football. At 26, he is about to enter his prime, so Tottenham can hope to make the most of his talents in the coming seasons.
