Tottenham report: Spurs could lose star attacker due to a forgotten clause in his deal

Greg Lea
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Antonio Conte
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Tottenham risk missing out on the permanent signing of Dejan Kulusevski if they do not finish in the top four of the Premier League, according to reports.

Kulusevski is only on loan at Spurs until the end of the campaign, having agreed an 18-month switch from Juventus in January 2022.

It is easy to forget that the Sweden international is not a permanent Tottenham player given his status as a first-team regular.

Dejan Kulusevski
Dejan Kulusevski

And while it was widely assumed that the move would automatically be made permanent at the end of this season, Kulusevski's future is in fact much more uncertain.

According to Calcio Mercarto, the north London side are obliged to buy the winger for £30m this summer - but only if they qualify for the Champions League.

Spurs are currently fourth in the standings but they have a slender two-point advantage over fifth-placed Newcastle.

Harry Kane
Harry Kane

Antonio Conte's side have also played two more matches than Newcastle and Liverpool, while Brighton have three games in hand on Tottenham.

Spurs remain confident of landing Kulusevski on a full-time basis, and a deal could still be agreed if they miss out on the top four.

But their underwhelming form in 2023 means the 22-year-old may consider offers from elsewhere when he leaves Juventus at the end of the campaign.

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte during his side's 2-0 loss at home to Aston Villa on January 1, 2023.
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte during his side's 2-0 loss at home to Aston Villa on January 1, 2023.

Meanwhile Tottenham could be on the lookout for a new manager as early as Monday, with Conte on the brink of the sack.

The Italian's outburst after the recent 3-3 draw with Southampton has left him in danger of being fired before the Premier League resumes next weekend.

Spurs do not play again until April 3, when they will travel to Goodison Park to face Everton.

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