Tottenham has preliminarily settled its stance on the idea of signing Argentine striker Mauro Icardi, despite manager Roberto De Zerbi's request to bring in the player to bolster the team's attacking strength during the current season.
De Zerbi's interest in signing Icardi came amid the struggles faced by Tottenham's frontline during certain periods of the season, which prompted the club to explore available options outside the traditional transfer market, particularly among players who are not under contract.
Although De Zerbi expressed conviction in the Argentine striker's ability to provide an immediate boost thanks to his extensive experience and goal-scoring record, the club's management preferred not to rush into completing the deal, according to the Argentine network "tyc".
This came after Tottenham's interest collided with several factors related to technical and administrative aspects.
The most prominent obstacles include the inability to utilize the player within the local squad list before the next transfer window, along with the financial costs associated with the deal, which reduced the chances of completing the signing at this time.
In contrast, Tottenham continues to rely on the options available within its ranks, while ongoing assessment of the team's attacking needs takes place before making any final decision in the coming months.
The management also believes that signing a new striker should align with the club's long-term plans, rather than serving merely as a temporary solution to an urgent crisis.
While the momentum of negotiations with Tottenham has declined during the current period, the future of the Argentine striker remains open to several possibilities, especially given the interest from other clubs in securing his services, including Everton and Lazio.