Report: Attacker shunned interest from Spurs and Arsenal to sign for PL rival instead

Tottenham Hotspur may have bagged Wilson Odobert to add to their options on the wings this summer, but it is believed another attacking player rejected the Lilywhites as they preferred a switch to another Premier League side instead.

Chiesa set for Liverpool

Federico Chiesa has officially signed for Liverpool and it is thought the winger will join the Anfield outfit in a £10m deal, with a further £2.5m worth of add-ons (Guardian).

Spurs had been linked quite heavily with Chiesa earlier in the window, though it is unclear whether an approach was ever made by the North London club.

If an approach was made, according to TBR Football, then Chiesa was not interested. Turns out, the Juventus man had rebuffed interest from Spurs, Arsenal, and Chelsea, with his heart set on Liverpool all along.

Apparently, Chiesa’s representatives spoke to multiple Premier League clubs, and Barcelona, too, in order to find him a new team. However, after speaking to Liverpool’s sporting director Richard Hughes, Chiesa had made up his mind.

It remains to be seen whether Chiesa can remain fit and fight his way into Arne Slot’s starting lineup in order to make this move a success.

Were Spurs actually interested?

There were many conflicting reports on Chiesa over the summer. While word from Italy suggested Spurs were close to agreeing a £25-30m deal (SportMediaSet via CalcioNapoli24), reports from closer to home debunked this.

According to Football.London, those associated with Tottenham were confused by rumours linking them to Chiesa as there was ‘no truth’ to the speculation.

Spurs Web Opinion

I do think getting someone like Chiesa for £10m is a brilliant deal, but only if he can get back to his best and stay fit. With his injury record, it was likely too much of a risk for Spurs to go for, and I’m just hoping we don’t regret it.

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