Tottenham Hotspur are considering a January move for Mario Gila, with the Lazio centre-back emerging as a strong candidate to strengthen Thomas Frank’s defence, a source close to the agent industry has said. catch off side.
The 25-year-old has performed well during his time in Serie A, making him an attractive figure for Premier League recruits looking for reliability as well as upside.
The defender has featured in six league games for the Italian club this season.
The pursuit of Gila has become even more intense as multiple English clubs are tracking his status, with Lazio protecting him with a long-term deal.
Thomas Frank wants the ball as a centre-back
Frank likes his team to build from the back and Gila is the player who can provide that.
Gila’s strengths are well reflected in its blueprint. He is comfortable defending wide spaces, aggressively stepping into midfield to break lines and has a composure in possession that helps him progress under pressure.
It’s not just Tottenham. Crystal Palace, Brighton and Everton have all been keeping an eye on the Spaniard, with concrete interest in the summer, with Brighton and Bournemouth believed to have made contact with the player’s camp as they consider options for the centre-back.
The defender was previously linked with Tottenham’s Premier League rivals Chelsea.
Spurs’ approach will therefore need to be decisive and convincing, with role clarity and a pathway to minutes likely to be just as important as finances.
Tottenham have been made aware of Mario Gila’s price tag
The Roma club remains in a stronger position in negotiations. Gila’s contract runs until 2027.
Sources with knowledge of the deal say Lazio will only sign him for between 45 and 50 million euros. That assessment won’t scare Tottenham.
Spurs will test the waters in January, but whether they can sign a player will depend on how aggressive they are and how much resistance Lazio are prepared to mount.
Either way, Gila’s name is likely to be high on several Premier League shortlists in the near future.
Tottenham are ready to turn La Liga midfielder into a statement signing in January