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Tottenham and Leicester to contest transfer deal: Club chief confirms interest
TOTTENHAM and Leicester have reportedly joined a growing race to sign Serie B striker Gianluca Lapadula, who could leave Pescara this summer.
Tottenham and Leicester have both scouted out Gianluca Lapadula
According to Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, Spurs are keen to land the 25-year-old after being impressed by scouting reports.
Leicester, Juventus and Napoli are all said to be vying for Lapadula's signature.
The forward has scored 25 goals in Italy's second tier this season.
“Leicester and Tottenham have been following him and their observers have been to Pescara several times.
"In Italy there is also Sampdoria, Genoa and Chievo but it must be stressed, he has a long contract with us.”
Leicester deserve title - Pochettino
Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly seeking a new striker to accompany star man Harry Kane, who has been nominated for PFA Player and PFA Young Player of the Year awards.
Table toppers Leicester, meanwhile, appear to already be preparing for next season with the Champions League in mind and are expected to bolster their squad over the summer months.
Pescara sit seventh in Serie B, in the playoff places, with seven games remaining.