According to AS, Tottenham Hotspur is exploring a shock move for Barcelona winger Raphinha this summer.
Although Raphinha has posted some impressive numbers since making his big-money switch from Leeds United to Barcelona last summer, some of the winger’s general play has attracted criticism.
AS state that some at the La Liga club do not believe that the Brazilian has ‘lived up to expectation’ in his first season at Camp Nou.
The report claims that while the Catalan club’s official position is that Raphinha is not for sale, they would consider any big offer that comes their way for the player this summer since the funds can be used to balance the books and try to re-sign Lionel Messi.
It is revealed that the 26-year-old is attracting plenty of interest from the Premier League, with Tottenham, Arsenal, and Newcastle United ready to offer him a route back to England.
AS also add that Raphinha himself feels that he is not valued highly enough at Barca as Xavi Hernandez has preferred playing Ousmane Dembele on the right, which is the former Leeds star’s favorite position.
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Tottenham as well as several other clubs from the Premier League would be circling around many of Barca’s players this summer as these clubs would be aware of the Catalan club’s financial position.
There could be some good deals to be had, as Xavi’s men could end up sacrificing the likes of Ansu Fati, Franck Kessie, and Raphinha in order to bring in their top targets.
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Tottenham will have to fork out a huge sum if they want to land French stopper Mike Maigan this summer, according to reports.
Maignan is one of the top goalkeepers in the world and is being considered by Spurs as the long-term successor to Hugo Lloris. Lloris has had a nightmare season by his own high standards and now well into his 30s, Spurs are looking to the future.
Maignan has had a superb season with AC Milan, helping them into the semi-finals of the Champions League.
And according to Inter Live, AC Milan will not even entertain offers of less than £60m for Maignan. It comes as his stock rises massively thanks to this season and Spurs look in desperate need of a new number one.
The Milan stopper has impressed a number of players and pundits this season. England international Fikayo Tomori lauded the goalkeeper as ‘ world-class after his recent efforts in Europe.
Whether or not Tottenham will see value in spending so much on a new goalkeeper, remains to be seen. But they have seen the impact the likes of Ederson and Alisson have had and Daniel Levy will need to take that into account.
TRB’s View: Maignan is quality and ideal for Tottenham
There aren’t many better out there right now than Mike Maignan. He’s been excellent for Milan and it’s little wonder they’ve done so well in Europe with him in the sticks.
For Tottenham, replacing Lloris is massive. Put simply, the Frenchman is past his best and looks a shadow of the goalkeeper he once was.
Maignan ticks so many boxes for the Spurs. At 27, he is about to enter his prime years really. If Tottenham are serious this summer, then landing a goalkeeper like Maignan is vital.
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