Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Torino midfielder Sasa Lukic recently but Daniel Levy should avoid signing the Serbian, as he wouldn't be an improvement on anything Spurs already have.

According to reports from Italy, Spurs are interested in signing the 24-year-old midfielder this summer, although a host of Italian clubs, along with Crystal Palace, are also said to be keeping a close eye on him.

So far this season, Lukic has made 21 appearances in Serie A, contributing three goals and no assists, which has seen him average a less than impressive 6.52 WhoScored rating.

Whilst he is playing in a poor Torino side who are in serious danger of relegation to Serie B, these stats suggest that he would struggle to force his way into Jose Mourinho's plans, especially considering the quality options the Portuguese manager has in midfield.

Lukic can play as both a central and attacking midfielder, but averages just one tackle and 0.6 interceptions per game in Serie A, whereas Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Tanguy Ndombele - arguably Spurs' best midfield duo - both score higher for those metrics.

The Serbian's attacking returns are also poor, as he averages just 0.6 shots and 0.8 key passes per game in the Italian top flight, whereas someone like Dele Alli has averaged 1.7 shots and 1.7 key passes per game in the Europa League, and looks set for a run in Mourinho's side after impressing in recent European performances.

With Spurs also boasting options such as Giovani Lo Celso, Moussa Sissoko and Lucas Moura in midfield, a potential move for Lukic seems like a strange option for Spurs, as it is difficult to see what he offers Mourinho.

Lukic's three goals this term is his best goalscoring season to date, whereas Alli has hit double figures on a regular basis during his time in north London.

Therefore, Levy should steer well clear of the £4.5m-rated Lukic in the summer transfer window, as based on their respective performances throughout their careers so far, it would definitely be fair to suggest that Alli is a far better player than the Serbian.

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