Atalanta right-back Timothy Castagne has admitted that he would not be able to turn down a move to Tottenham Hotspur, despite supporting Woolwich.
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Atalanta right-back Timothy Castagne has admitted that he would not be able to turn down a move to Tottenham Hotspur.
Jose Mourinho is on the hunt for a new right-back this summer, with Serge Aurier failing to convince. Spurs had been in the market for Thomas Meunier,
but were disappointed when he joined Borussia Dortmund instead.
As an alternative,
Tottenham could turn to another Belgian international in Castagne. The 24-year-old has played his part in Atalanta’s growth over the past few years, but could now be ready for the next step.
Castagne is out of contract next summer, so Atalanta must decide whether to cash in on him when the transfer window opens.
Reports have linked him with a move to Spurs – or indeed PSG, to replace Meunier. And Castagne would be happy with either destination – even admitting he hopes the news is concrete.
“I think the time has come to move on, but I won’t be disappointed if I stay in Bergamo,” Castagne told
La Derniere Heure in Belgium.
“I’m very proud of this. It’s proof that hard work pays off. I hope it’s more than just simple interest from them.”
A move to Tottenham may raise eyebrows given the fact that Castagne supported Woolwich growing up. However, the versatile full-back insists that is in the past, and he would not be able to reject Spurs.
“I was especially a fan when Thierry Henry played for them. Now I’m not so much,” he explained.
“You have to be honest with yourself. When a team like PSG or Tottenham come knocking on your door, you can’t say ‘no’.”