West Ham face big battle ahead as Tottenham could sign 26-year-old for just £16.6m

West Ham United face a big problem with Tottenham Hotspur eyeing up one specific summer transfer.

Both West Ham and Tottenham need to make some big statement signings this summer, with Graham Potter and Ange Postecoglou in desperate need of some real characters.

Hammers head coach Potter is said to be planning a big squad overhaul at the London Stadium this summer.

And boy do we need it.

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However, with funds believed to be tight at the London Stadium, Potter is said to be chasing bargain basement deals.

Moves for soon-to-be free agents Angel Gomes and Jonathan David are being touted for West Ham in the summer.

If we somehow manage to sign those two players, our central midfield and centre-forward departments will be significantly stronger.

West Ham blow as Tottenham could sign Federico Gatti

Juventus centre-back Federico Gatti is said to be on the radars of both West Ham and Tottenham ahead of the summer window, according to a report from TV Play.

The Hammers were actually linked with a move to sign the 26-year-old centre-back in the summer of 2023, but he remained with the Turin giants in the end.

Described as ‘extraordinary’ by his teammate Danilo (Juve FC), the 26-year-old is a top-class centre-back.

I think he’d be a great addition to Potter’s ranks at the London Stadium, so Spurs’ interest in signing him will obviously be an inconvenience for us.

Amazingly, he worked as a bricklayer as a teenager and on into his early 20’s, whilst playing semi-pro football at the same time.

Gatti has scored one goal in 24 Serie A games for Juventus this season. During those appearances, the defender has averaged one tackle, three clearances and 1.4 successful aerial duels per match.