Tottenham are keen on Mattia Destro (Picture: Getty)

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino wants to make Mattia Destro his first signing at the club and is set to make an £14million offer to Roma for his services.

Pochettino, who was confirmed as Spurs’ new manager this week, has been promised some funds to re-shape the team but younger players are his clear target.

Destro, 23, scored 13 goals in 20 matches last season for Roma and earned himself a place in Italy’s World Cup squad.

Mauricio Pochettino has taken over at Spurs (Picture: Getty)

He is rated as one of the most exciting strikers around, known for his finishing and ability to link up the play, and Pochettino is a huge admirer.




According to reports in Italy, Southampton had been tracking Destro earlier this season, but following Pochettino’s decision to leave, they are no longer interested.

The player’s agent told reporters this week that Destro expects to stay at Roma this summer, but a £14million bid is set to go in shortly, which could prompt a move away.

Destro can also play on the left or right wing.