According to an update from Spain, Tottenham Hotspur are now looking to make a real statement by advancing their interest in a Real Madrid star, and they are moving ahead of their Premier League rivals in the transfer race.
Spurs fans are understandably fuming at the Gibbs-White deal falling through after the midfielder put pen to paper on a new contract at Nottingham Forest.
Their frustration is understandable as the two-week delay in the England international’s move could mean that Tottenham may also miss out on Xavi Simons, who is reportedly on the verge of joining Chelsea.
It emerged last week that Tottenham had explored a move for Real Madrid star Rodrygo, who is also on the radars of Liverpool and Arsenal. According to a new update, Thomas Frank’s men are now advancing on the Brazilian.
Tottenham leapfrogging Liverpool and Arsenal in the race for Rodrygo
According to a report in AS, Real Madrid are willing to let Rodrygo leave this summer, but they are demanding €100m (£86.8m) for the winger.
This high asking price has seen Liverpool’s interest in the winger cool, while Arsenal’s have completely ‘frozen’ their move for the player. Additionally, Bayern Munich do not have the Los Blancos star as their plan A.
This has opened the door for Tottenham Hotspur, who have ‘burst in’ and are trying to secure the services of the Brazilian international.
The Lilywhites are hoping to negotiate a deal down to around €90m (£78.1) for Rodrygo, with the player’s situation at Madrid described as being ‘very delicate’.
What is Rodrygo’s stance on his future?
AS say that the 24-year-old has continued to maintain that he does not want to leave the Spanish capital and is willing to fight for his place at Madrid.
However, his chances of game time under Xabi Alonso appear low, and the new Madrid boss is expected to have a conversation with the winger soon before a final decision is made on his future.
The publication adds that the Rodrygo saga could become one of the best ‘soap operas’ of the summer transfer window, with the player expected to want regular game time ahead of a World Cup year.
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