Report: Tottenham leading Arsenal in race for Juventus star Kulusevski

A report from TuttoMercatoWeb say Tottenham are leading Arsenal in the £30million chase to sign Juventus ace and Swedish star Dejan Kulusevski.

Reports emerged earlier this week that Arsenal were interested in signing the Juventus star ahead of the January window. He could cost £30million.

But a new report follows on from the claims that Arsenal are interested. It is said that Tottenham want to secure a deal for Kulusevski.

The new report, from TMW, says that Arsenal are actually losing out in the race with Tottenham to sign Kulusevski – because of two reasons.

The first is the presence of Antonio Conte. It is said that Conte wanted Kulusevski at Inter Milan – proving he is an admirer to the Swedish talent.

Not only that, but Fabio Paratici signed Kulusevski for Juventus from Atalanta in 2020. Working with Paratici again appeals to the attacker.

Tottenham winning Kulusevski race: Arsenal is the better move, though

Well, moves to either North London side would benefit Kulusevski. But ultimately, Spurs have more options in the final third than Arsenal.

It means that his game time is increased at Arsenal – even with Spurs in Europe. Kulusevski can play on either wing, as a 10 or up top.

Arsenal need another option in the final third. Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith-Rowe have been excellent, but cover and a right-winger is ideal.

Nicolas Pepe is not having the desired impact. So, a move to Arsenal would see him play regularly. At Spurs, not so much under Conte.

Lucas Moura, Steven Bergwijn, Ryan Sessegnon, Dele Alli, and Bryan Gil could all partner Harry Kane and Son Heung-min in attack. Depth.