In a recent report, Tuttosport has mentioned that Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a summer move for AC Milan keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, who is set to become a free agent at the end of this month. It is believed that Spurs could land the Italian custodian if Antonio Conte and Fabio Paratici arrive in the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer (via Tuttosport).
Donnarumma’s Impressive Form At San Siro This Season
Donnarumma has experienced another solid season with AC Milan and managed to perform at a high level for them in Italian football. The 22-year-old has shipped in 54 goals and secured 15 clean sheets in 48 matches for the Milan giants this term on all fronts.
The Italian goalie has caught the eye by averaging 0.9 clearances and 5.5 long balls per game in this Serie A campaign. He has distributed possession relatively well from the back after making 77% of his attempted passes in the Italian top tier (stats via whoscored).
Donnarumma is growing into a top keeper but the jury is still out on whether he can prove his worth in the Premier League where he might struggle to cope with the physical nature of English football if the North London outfit manage to acquire his services in this off-season.
What Will The Italian Keeper Bring To North London?
Donnarumma possesses decent reflexes and can make some solid saves at the back. He can sense the danger quickly and can come out of his lines to make a clearance if required. The Italian talent is also a strong presence when going up to challenge for the ball inside his six-yard box. He can play his way out from the back or go long with his ball distribution, so he won’t have any trouble settling into Tottenham’s brand of football at the English capital.
At 22, Donnarumma is a player on the rise and could potentially become a world-class keeper if he continues to work hard on the training ground. The Italian has what it takes to replace Hugo Lloris at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the long run. We can expect him to bring a lot of quality to the North London outfit’s goalkeeping department as long as he can make a smooth transition to English football.
Donnarumma has already proven his worth at the top level and could be a real asset for Tottenham in the years to come. All in all, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy would be wise to offer the soon-to-be free agent a lucrative, long-term contract so that the London giants have enough quality across their squad to sustain a top-four push in the Premier League next season.
