Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are said to be leading the race to sign Albert Gudmundsson from Genoa.
The 26-year-old winger has been exceptional for the Italian club and has contributed to 14 goals in various competitions. He is valued at €35 million and could be a valuable addition for both English teams.
According to a report from Calciomercato, Italian clubs are also interested in the Iceland international. However, due to their financial resources, the two English clubs are currently in the best position to secure the player.
Gudmundsson may be offered a more lucrative contract in the Premier League, which could tempt him to join an English club this summer. Having already proven himself in Italian football, a move to the Premier League would be a significant step forward in his career. Both Tottenham and Newcastle have the potential to provide him with the opportunity to test himself at the highest level.
Spurs may need to strengthen their attack, especially if players like Bryan Gil depart at the end of the season. Newcastle, on the other hand, have been lacking in attacking prowess and could benefit from more unpredictability and goal-scoring ability from the wide areas.
Gudmundsson is capable of playing as a central attacking midfielder or as a false nine. His versatility makes him a valuable option, and it remains to be seen where he will ultimately end up.
According to the Source caughtoffside.com