Report suggests Tottenham will bid for 26-yr-old target in the coming days – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Portuguese international Joao Palhinha in recent weeks.
According to Portuguese publication Record, the Premier League side are now preparing an official bid for the defensive midfielder and the offer should arrive in the coming days.
Apparently, the midfielder is valued at €40 million but Tottenham are only willing to pay around €20 million for the player.
It remains to be seen whether Sporting are prepared to cash in on their star player this summer.
The player has a release clause of €60 million but the Portuguese outfit are under pressure to raise funds through sales. They are likely to let the midfielder leave for a fee below his release clause but Tottenham’s €20 million offer might not be enough to secure the transfer.
Palhinha has been a key player for club and country over the past year and he could prove to be a quality addition to Nuno Espirito Santo’s midfield.
The 26-year-old could provide cover for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg next season and his ability to operate as a centre back will be an added bonus for the Londoners.
The Portuguese international will not only improve Spurs defensively with his reading of the game, but his presence will also allow the creative players to operate with more freedom and that will help Spurs going forward as well.
Read: Tottenham linked with a move for 28-yr-old Serie A ace.
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