Pierluigi Gollini makes clear Tottenham future admission as Fraser Forster transfer deal close

The summer transfer window is approaching and not only are Tottenham being linked to potential players who could make the move to north London, there are also those who may see an end to their Spurs chapter. This could come in all areas of the pitch, with the futures of the likes of Joe Rodon, Harry Winks and Lucas Moura all uncertain.

Another with a question mark over his future in N17 is Pierluigi Gollini. The Italian made the loan move to Tottenham, from Atalanta, last summer and came in as a backup to Hugo Lloris.

The goalkeeper made just ten appearances in all competitions this season and arguably didn't make a strong enough case for why his deal should be made permanent, which Spurs have the option to do. Earlier this month Gollini admitted that he didn't "expect" Atalanta to let him go, but having previously lived in England, the Italian explained that he loved the care free nature of living in the UK.

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Although this is what he would've known when moving to north London, Gollini explained the hardship of going from featuring more often than not in Serie A last season, to watching the majority of games on the bench at Tottenham. "It is not easy to go from playing the Champions League to the bench. However, it makes you better and Lloris has amazed me with his humility," the 27-year-old admitted.

Just like most of the Spurs squad, Gollini has also praised Antonio Conte for the influence he has had on the Lilywhites, which helped lead them to securing a Champions League spot for next season. "Since the coach arrived we have changed gears, we have had different momentum and confidence and the results say so," the goalkeeper