on weekends, sports witness TuttoSport covered claims about Tottenham's interest in Juventus defender Federico Gatti.
Spurs' move for the Italian was largely dependent on Igor Tudor and whether he would remain beyond the ongoing campaign. He is on a short-term deal but the newspaper highlighted Gattis' good relationship with the manager.
Against AS Roma at the weekend, the defender shone for Juve. He came off the bench after just 90 minutes and scored the stoppage-time equaliser. He also scored against Galatasaray in a dramatic Champions League playoff second leg.
With his future in doubt amid talk of Tottenham, Gatty's father has come out to fight for him.
Gatti is fighting for Juve
Spoke to the centre-back's father Ludovic tuttosport About his son's struggles over the past few months. He explained in detail about his injury problems and what he had to go through to prove many people wrong.
He said: "It's been an unlucky year for my son. Last season it cost him an injury in the spring which affected him under Tudor. He's carried that problem with him into this season, then a bad flu when Spalletti arrived in November and finally a meniscus."
Ludovic also praised the Italy defender's attitude, making it clear that Luciano Spalletti was not playing him well enough.
"Now he is bitter because he wants to play more, but it would be strange if he did not: fortunately he does not accept this fate, thank God, because professionals should always aim for the best."
Gatti's father also appeared to have a message for the likes of Tottenham, making it clear the player wants to make his mark in Turin.
"He doesn't care about a good contract: he wants to feel alive with the satisfaction of playing, so he will fight to get his place back"
Gatti is a fighter
The 27-year-old has never been technically exceptional but has always performed well as a pure defender. His recent rise also reflects his mentality, especially since Gatti never looked like a strong starter for Spalletti.
The defender has had quite a humble journey in the game and his fighting attitude reflects that. Unfortunately, his shortcomings on the ball can let him down, as Spalletti generally prefers technically strong defenders.
While the player's father wants the best for him, the Italy international may actually be for sale.
His contract in Turin expires in 2030 and this could prove profitable for Juve. The Bianconeri paid an initial €7.5m to sign him in 2022 and if a club like Tottenham meets their asking price, the Old Lady will make a huge capital gain.
Tactically and financially, his exit would make sense for Spalletti's side.
