Tottenham have had two profitable switch home windows beneath Ange Postecoglou and have ready themselves for one more one with a number of targets already in thoughts.
Spurs are set to bolster a number of positions this summer time with Fabrizio Romano revealing {that a} winger stays a high precedence for the membership.
A number of gamers have been talked about as potential targets, however Wolves’ Pedro Neto and Barcelona star Raphinha are two gamers who’ve been persistently linked with the transfer to North London.
Romano says Tottenham’s curiosity in Raphinha is concrete
Throughout a current interview on the Chris Cowlin Podcast on YouTube, Romano make clear Tottenham’s potential curiosity in Raphinha.
Romano indicated that whereas Spurs’ curiosity within the Brazilian worldwide is real, the feasibility of a switch hinges on Barcelona’s monetary state.
He emphasised the necessity for Spanish golf equipment to stability their books, notably given their substantial funding in Raphinha’s acquisition in 2022.
He mentioned:
“For Raphinha, it may very well be completely different. I feel Tottenham’s curiosity is concrete, however it’s necessary to know the monetary state of affairs at Barcelona by the tip of April or starting of Might.
“This understanding will dictate how a lot revenue they intention to make with their gamers, particularly with Raphinha, contemplating they paid vital cash to signal him from Leeds.
“Due to this fact, when it comes to monetary truthful play, Barcelona should intention to make a revenue in the event that they intend to promote gamers. Raphinha is actually appreciated at Tottenham, however earlier than coming into into concrete talks, Tottenham wants to know Barcelona’s plan for this deal, which is presently unclear.”
Raphinha is presently beneath contract with the Blaugranas till June 30, 2027. He joined the membership from Leeds United in the summertime of 2022, signing a five-year deal for a considerable switch charge of €58 million.
The 27-year-old was displaying promising type this season, contributing with a aim and 4 assists in his final 5 league outings earlier than being sidelined by a muscle damage earlier this 12 months in January.
In whole, he has scored 4 objectives and supplied seven assists in 21 La Liga appearances.
The Lilywhites maintain a optimistic view of Raphinha, having been impressed by his performances throughout his tenure within the English high flight at Elland Street.
Since Ange Postecoglou is the driving pressure behind the potential transfer, the membership’s hierarchy might help him in signing Raphinha.