Amidst a flurry of transfer activity, Tottenham seems to be putting the brakes on any potential deal involving Bryan Gil, much to the frustration of eager suitors like Fiorentina.

The Serie A side has expressed a keen interest in the Spaniard to bolster their attacking lineup this January, with hopes of securing him on loan, a strategy employed by several La Liga teams in the past. However, both Gazzetta dello Sport and Corriere dello Sport reports on Thursday suggest that Tottenham is currently pumping the breaks on such negotiations.

Gazzetta dello Sport indicates that Fiorentina perceives Gil as the ‘right solution’ to their January woes but is anxiously ‘waiting for a definitive opening’ from Spurs concerning a temporary deal. Corriere dello Sport echoes this sentiment, suggesting that an approach might ‘take shape in the next few hours,’ yet they are still ‘waiting to understand’ whether Tottenham would entertain a loan move.

The uncertainty is further emphasized as the newspaper notes that, to date, Spurs have not indicated any willingness ‘for this desire,’ implying a preference for a permanent sale if Gil were to depart London in the ongoing transfer window.

This situation is worth keeping a close eye on, especially if Fiorentina decides to make their first move, potentially sparking significant developments in the player’s future.