Before everything changed at Tottenham Hotspur, Fabio Paratici, the club’s sports director, had his eye on one player who ended up at Newcastle United.
Following his subsequent ban from all forms of football, the Italian has faded into obscurity, while Antonio Conte and certain members of staff have also left the club in the face of continuous dismal performances.
With Ange Postecoglou now in charge, Daniel Levy will be hoping for the same level of stability that Eddie Howe appears to have at Newcastle.
The Magpies had a rough start to the 2023/24 Premier League season, but they’re slowly but steadily regaining ground on those at the top of the standings.
With 11 games remaining, they are seven points behind Manchester City at the top and only four points behind Liverpool in third.
Newcastle is also the only team in the top six that has not lost a game in their last five.
Part of their success has been down to the form of Anthony Gordon and his teammates, and Football Insider sources claim that Paratici was ‘obsessed’ with Gordon and ‘desperate’ to join the north Londoners.
Gordon has rapidly established himself as a fan favorite at St. James’ Park, and his recent form makes him an obvious choice for Eddie Howe.
In terms of Fabio Paratici and Tottenham, this was the one that got away.