According to The Roma Sport, Mourinho still wants to sign Xhaka from Arsenal, the Swiss star worth about 18 million. On the other hand, Spurs have their eye on Bayern midfielder Tolisso and are willing to bid 10 million to bring him in the winter window.
Xhaka has been associated with a move to Roma for months, which Mourinho sees as the preferred target for midfield signings. Roma reached a personal deal with Xhaka last summer, but their offer didn't meet Arsenal's requirements and the two sides didn't agree. Roma have not added a complement in midfield until this winter window when Oliveira was signed.
Mourinho was obsessed with Xhaka and asked Rome to try again before the winter window closed. In the past half season, Xhaka has had some injuries, he has made 10 appearances in Premier League matches, received 1 red card and 4 yellow cards, the performance is more average, he is not averse to leaving Arsenal. Arsenal allegedly reduced the asking price for Xhaka to around 18 million, and Rome is not well funded to consider paying in installments. However, before Roma can clear some players in the same position, it will be Diyawala, the Guinean midfielder who is paid a relatively high salary, after he refused to join Valencia.
Arsenal are looking for a stand-in for Xhaka and they want to sign Ruben Neves, the Portuguese star who is also a target for Manchester United, and Wolves are asking for $45 million.
In addition, if they fail to sign Xhaka, Roma have some other alternative targets, including Paris star Danilo Pereira and Marseille midfielder Camara, the former is worth around 10 million, which is good value for money.
On the other hand, Tottenham have been a bit of a bad thing lately. Spurs had been very close to signing Traore at one point, but the Spanish winger was eventually intercepted by barca, who offered a higher price. In addition, Tottenham Offered 55 million to buy Porto winger Luis Diaz, and the two sides talked about it. As a result, Liverpool came out of the slash and intercepted it for a total price of 65 million, Diaz chose Liverpool, which is more prestigious for the club, and Spurs could only return with sadness.
The winter window is still a few days away, Spurs have so far found nothing, and Conte is in a bit of a hurry. Conte made a request to bring in Bayern midfielder Toliso in January. Conte admires the French man, who is both offensive and defensive and a well-rounded player. Tolisso's contract is still 6 months away, and Tottenham are willing to pay him a transfer fee of 10 million, a figure that is very sincere.
Tolisso's passing ability is good, but also has a certain degree of creativity, in Conte's plan, the former can provide strong support for son Heung-min and Kane in the front line. Ali and Ndombele may leave the team before the winter window closes, and Conte is determined to win against Tolisso.