Inter to use Julio Cesar in move for Lennon after being scared off by Walcott fee
By Sportsmail Reporter
PUBLISHED: 10:46 GMT, 13 August 2012 | UPDATED: 10:46 GMT, 13 August 2012
Inter Milan have turned their attention to Tottenham's Aaron Lennon after being put off by an asking price of £20million for Theo Walcott.
The Italian club want to inject some pace into their side as they bid to reclaim the Serie A crown they last won in 2010.
Lennon would represent a far cheaper option than Walcott, despite the Gunners star entering the final year of his contract at Emirates Stadium.
Spurs winger Lennon is yet to fully realise his potential after an injury-ravaged couple of seasons, and he wasn't even considered for Roy Hodgson's Euro 2012 squad despite featuring in the previous two World Cups.
According to reports in Italy, Inter believe they are in a strong position negotiating with Spurs due to the Premier League club's desire for goalkeeper Julio Cesar.
The Brazilian keeper will leave the club before the transfer window shuts at the end of August and Tottenham have earmarked him as the next No 1 with Brad Friedel now into his 40s.
The report suggests Inter will drive down the price of Lennon by offering the 32-year-old as a makeweight in the deal.
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By Sportsmail Reporter
PUBLISHED: 10:46 GMT, 13 August 2012 | UPDATED: 10:46 GMT, 13 August 2012
Inter Milan have turned their attention to Tottenham's Aaron Lennon after being put off by an asking price of £20million for Theo Walcott.
The Italian club want to inject some pace into their side as they bid to reclaim the Serie A crown they last won in 2010.
Lennon would represent a far cheaper option than Walcott, despite the Gunners star entering the final year of his contract at Emirates Stadium.
Spurs winger Lennon is yet to fully realise his potential after an injury-ravaged couple of seasons, and he wasn't even considered for Roy Hodgson's Euro 2012 squad despite featuring in the previous two World Cups.
According to reports in Italy, Inter believe they are in a strong position negotiating with Spurs due to the Premier League club's desire for goalkeeper Julio Cesar.
The Brazilian keeper will leave the club before the transfer window shuts at the end of August and Tottenham have earmarked him as the next No 1 with Brad Friedel now into his 40s.
The report suggests Inter will drive down the price of Lennon by offering the 32-year-old as a makeweight in the deal.
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