Journalist suggests Spurs could replace Bentancur with 24-year-old if he leaves

Journalist Ben Jacobs says that while he expects Rodrigo Bentancur to stay at Tottenham Hotspur, the Lilywhites could look to sign Sassuolo star David Frettesi if the Uruguayan does end up leaving.

A tough season at Spurs for Rodrigo Bentancur

Since returning from his ACL injury, Bentancur struggled to recapture the form he showed in his first 18 months at Tottenham.

There have been some suggestions over recent weeks that Spurs are open to offers for the 26-year-old, who is said to have emerged as a target for Galatasaray (Aspor).

Meanwhile, reports from Italy have continued to suggest that Tottenham have their eyes on Frettesi, with Inter Live even claiming that the Lilywhites are considering an ‘unexpected’ €30m (£26m) offer for the midfielder, who spent last season on loan with the Nerazzurri.

Bentancur is unlikely to leave Tottenham

Jacobs has now confirmed that Frettesi is indeed on Tottenham’s radar but he declared that there is barely any evidence to suggest that Bentancur is on his way out of the club this summer.

The journalist said on The Last Word on Spurs podcast: “I think that the only club I’d heard were looking for Bentancur was Galatasaray. And at the moment there’s not much in those links.

“If there was to be a scenario where Bentancur went, perhaps somebody like Davide Frattesi could come onto the radar and maybe that changes the situation a little bit.

“There’s genuine interest in that player, but at the moment they’re planning with Bentancur and Bissouma for next season.”

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It would likely take an offer of around £50m-£60m for Spurs to consider selling Bentancur and there is no indication that such a bid is likely to arrive.

I see both the Uruguayan and Yves Bissouma remaining at the club next season.

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