Tottenham Hotspur are now threatening to hijack Atletico Madrid’s move for a French attacker who had 20 goal contributions in the Bundesliga last season.
Joao Palhinha is expected to be Tottenham’s fourth signing of the summer after the arrivals of Mathys Tel, Kota Takai and Mohammed Kudus.
However, it is clear that he will not be the last player to arrive at N17 this summer, with Spurs also wanting another attacking midfielder, a forward and a full-back.
Over recent days, reports have indicated that Tottenham are eyeing Harvey Elliott and James McAtee for the attacking midfield role, but a new report has now suggested that the Lilywhites are turning their attention to a Stuttgart star.
Tottenham threaten to hijack Atletico Madrid’s move for Enzo Millot
This report comes from Estadio Deportivo, who are reporting on Atletico’s pursuit of Stuttgart midfielder Enzo Millot.
The report says that the La Liga club have been trying to tie up a deal for the versatile number ten, who scored 12 goals and provided eight assists last season.
Enzo Millot has a release clause of €20m (£17.4m) and has expressed a desire to leave the Mercedes-Benz Arena, but Atletico’s move for the player is now under threat of a hijack by Tottenham Hotspur.
The Premier League side has now expressed a willingness to land the 23-year-old, thus complicating matters for Diego Simeone’s men.
Enzo Millot’s release clause will increase as Atletico hit a stumbling block
Estadio Deportivo say that the main sticking point between Atletico and Stuttgart is the nature of the clause, which has to be paid entirely upfront.
The La Liga club are willing to offer a fee over the £17.4m clause but want to pay it in several instalments, but the Bundesliga club are standing firm and demanding that the clause be met.
With Tottenham now expressing a willingness to sign Millott, Atletico are said to be under pressure to make a quick decision.
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