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Tottenham eye £5m Inter Milan defender Andrea Ranocchia as Jan Vertonghen is ruled out for six weeks

TOTTENHAM are eyeing up a move for Inter Milan defender Andrea Ranocchia.

The Italian international’s agent has been in England speaking to clubs about his client moving to the Premier League this month.

Tottenham target Andrea Ranocchia has spent the last six years at Inter Milan
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Ranocchia, 28 has been tracked by Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino and the injury to key defender Jan Vertonghen could force his hand this month.

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The Belgian defender is expected to be out for six weeks after damaging ankle ligaments in the home win against West Bromwich Albion.

Vertonghen out for six weeks after injury in the 4-0 win over West Brom
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Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino looks on from the sidelines
Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino looking to add a defender this month
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Andrea Ranocchia challenges Harry Kane during the England friendly in Italy in 2015
Ranocchia could be linking up with Harry Kane at Spurs this month
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According to the London Evening Standard, the Italian international is available at a cut price £5million and Inter are open to a loan deal – with an agreement to buy the 28-year-old in the summer.

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Ranocchia was sent out on loan to Sampdoria last season and on his return to the San Siro has struggled to get a look in under new boss Stefano Pioli.

West Ham had shown some initial interest before the arrival of Jose Fonte from Southampton and Hull had made contact - But the defender is not keen on joining the Premier League strugglers.

 

 

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