Tottenham Hotspur ahead of West Ham & Crystal Palace in race to sign Juventus star

Tottenham Hotspur are in pole position to sign Italian star Nicolo Fagioli, according to reports. 

Fagioli has been with Juventus since 2015 and after emerging from the youth ranks, now has 65 senior appearances to his name across all competitions.

However, the seven-time Italy international missed most of last season due to a ban handed out for gambling offences.

Thiago Motta took over as Juventus manager in the summer and since returning, Fagioli has been unable to force his way back into the team.