Tottenham line up bid for £30m-rated Roma forward Erik Lamela

Tottenham are continuing discussions over a deal for £30m-rated Roma forward Erik Lamela.

Technical director Franco Baldini knows Lamela well having seen the 21-year-old develop at close quarters in Rome and believes he can fit into Andre Villas-Boas’s plans.


The Portuguese coach wants his side to play a fluid 4-3-3 formation and Lamela has the attributes to play in various roles across the front line.

The former River Plate winger scored 15 goals in 33 games last season attracting scouts from all of Europe’s elite clubs. Their concern has been whether the asking price is too high for a player that is still developing.

However, Roma need to sell and could be willing to take less up front in a deal structured with add-ons to meet their desired valuation.