Lucas Moura has insisted he is desperate for first-team action after a falling out of favour with Antonio Conte. Just three league starts since January has turned a once-fan favourite at Tottenham Hotspur into an also-ran who cannot buy a game.
The Brazilian is yet to start a Premier League game in 2022-23 and a calf injury saw him tumble further down the pecking order in North London. Conte signed Serie A prospect Dejan Kulusevski in his first transfer window as manager, a move which has drastically impacted Moura’s game time.
On deadline day in August, reports suggested Newcastle United had enquired about taking the 30-year-old to St James’ Park. Italian sports Journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed an approach was made to Spurs but discussions never reached an advanced stage.
