Report: Juventus and Conte join Tottenham in race to sign £17.5m-rated wonderkid

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Italian website JuventusNews24 have claimed that both Andrea Pirlo’s side and Inter Milan have joined Tottenham Hotspur in the race to sign Sampdoria midfielder Mikkel Damsgaard – with the wonderkid’s asking price set at just £17.5million.

Damsgaard, 20, has starred for Sampdoria this season. Coming in to the Serie A outfit’s side this season, the one-time Denmark international has had a hand in six goals during 22 league and cup appearances – despite starting just 10 of those 22.

Damsgaard has scored twice, including one in a 3-0 win over Lazio as well as four assists – despite not nailing down a specific position. He has played on either flank, in attacking midfield and in central midfield for Sampdoria.

Initial reports linked Spurs with Damsgaard in January, but the latest report claims Spurs are not alone. Indeed, they have been joined by Pirlo’s Juventus and Antonio Conte’s Inter in the race for Damsgaard – with Sampdoria requesting £17.5million.

TBR’s view – Damsgaard is a real talent

At £17.5million, he is good value for a player that offers cover in numerous positions and has already shown top-flight quality in terms of being able to score goals and create. His potential and versatility makes him a bargain at that figure.

He can be a proper player and therefore, for Spurs, Inter or Juve, he would be a good signing. Which club would he prefer to join? Spurs is a good option, and Jose Mourinho has shown he will place faith in youngsters. Can Juve or Inter say the same?