Manager ‘would love to have’ Tottenham player – Club given easy route to sign Spurs man
Two days ago, we covered claims from Spain which stated Tottenham Hotspur’s Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is the best possible option for Atlético Madrid to bolster their midfield this summer.
This report surfaced almost a month after AS said the 28-year-old isn’t the priority target for the La Liga side.
Saúl Ñíguez is expected to make a switch to Sevilla and his exit could lighten Atlético’s wage bill, which would help them sign a defensive midfielder.
That’s according to Wednesday’s edition of Mundo Deportivo, who say the Madrid club’s target list includes the Tottenham player, Real Sociedad’s Mikel Merino, Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher and Paris Saint-Germain’s Manuel Ugarte.
The newspaper points out Merino can operate as a defensive midfielder even though it’s not his preferred position. He is still a target for Los Rojiblancos because his deal lasts until 2025.If Atlético were to secure Merino’s services, they could still sign another midfielder and this is where Højbjerg fits in. He impressed for Denmark at the Euros, and operates as a defensive midfielder.
There’s a deal to be done here for Atlético, considering earlier claims have stated that the Dane would favour a move away from Spurs.
According to a journalist, Tottenham Hotspur are expected to formalise their interest in a highly sought-after attacker.
The North Londoners have made a positive start to the summer transfer window having already added Timo Werner and Archie Gray to their ranks.
Ange Postecoglou has indicated that a number of players could leave the club this summer as he leads a squad rebuild.
With Emerson Royal nearing an exit, Tottenham are now ready to launch a proposal for an attacker this week.
Tottenham to bid for Baris Yilmaz this week
Turkey and Galatasaray winger Baris Yilmaz has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs in recent weeks including Liverpool and Brighton.
Though, it’s Tottenham and Manchester United who are now expected to formalise their interest with a bid this week, according to Ali Naci Kucuk, via Haber Sari Kirmizi.
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