In early 2025, Sport Witness covered West Ham’s interest in Italian midfielder Nicolo Fagioli. The player has witnessed quite a journey since then and is now an option for Tottenham and Newcastle United.
Fagioli joined Fiorentina on an initial loan deal in January 2025. The move was then made permanent last summer. The start to the season was indeed frustrating for the player and the Florence club.
Slowly but surely, he has played a role in helping La Viola turn things around, playing regularly in midfield.
He also scored a vital goal for them in the Conference League playoffs in midweek, establishing his importance to the team.
Tottenham and Newcastle enquire about Fagioli
Tuttomercatoweb take note of the ex-Juventus player’s situation, explaining how his performances are attracting attention in England.
Newcastle United and Tottenham have made initial exploratory contact for him, with the two clubs targeting a summer move.
Both the Magpies and Spurs have multiple Italian players in their side. This is likely to play an important role in any deal for Fagioli. The 25-year-old’s future is in the air, even if he is currently focused on ending the season well in Florence.
There could be an advantage for Tottenham in the race. This is mainly because of Fabio Paratici’s presence at Fiorentina and he is attempting to start an ambitious project at the club.
Fagioli overdue a big move
Even at Juventus, there was a lot of belief belief about Fagioli’s potential level. His sale was rather unfortunate, as the Bianconeri were keen on making a capital gain.
Luckily enough, he has found form again at Fiorentina and his qualities in deep midfield are clear to see. Fagioli thrives in dictating the tempo of games but is also very reliable when playing further forward in midfield. That versatility is likely why he was picked over Manuel Locatelli at the 2024 European Championships.
With Tottenham lacking ball carriers from deep, he could be a very good answer to those problems. His current contract runs out in 2028 and that can also make things easier.
