Tottenham ‘need to offload’ before launching ‘official bid’ for €16m target
According to reports, Tottenham Hotspur “need to offload” Dele Alli or Tanguy Ndombele before they put in an “official bid” for Sofyan Amrabat.
The midfielder has emerged as a target for Tottenham over the past couple of days.
The 25-year-old has only started once for Fiorentina in Serie A this season. But he has been impressing for Morocco at the African Cup of Nations.
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Meanwhile, Alli and Ndombele have been heavily linked with moves away from Tottenham.
Both have fallen down the pecking order and Spurs are said to be open to them going out on loan.
Respected journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Tottenham are readying an “official bid” for Amrabat. This will be a loan with an option to buy €16m.
Romano adds that Spurs “need to offload” Ndombele or Alli before they bring in a new midfielder.
Tottenham are prepared to submit an official bid for Sofyan Amrabat. Loan with buy option for €16m. Talks ongoing since Sunday, player only wants Spurs move. And Conte appreciates Amrabat. ⚪️ #THFC
Spurs need to offload Ndombele and/or Dele Alli before signing a new midfielder. pic.twitter.com/epJvR877nj
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 26, 2022
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“They go to United in March, too, so can take control of this race.
“But United won 3-1 at Brentford – where big clubs like Arsenal and Liverpool have failed to win – and followed that up with a 1-0 win over West Ham. I expect the confidence from those wins to start flowing through them.”
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