Tottenham Ramp Up Efforts for £26M-Rated Newcastle United Target With PSG Clause

According to a report from L’Equipe, Tottenham Hotspur have stepped up their pursuit of a new striker, targeting Rennes standout Arnaud Kalimuendo.

With the transfer window now open, the report claims Tottenham officials have initiated talks with their counterparts at Rennes to negotiate a potential deal for the forward.

However, Tottenham face competition, as the report also notes that Newcastle United and Bayer Leverkusen are showing interest in Kalimuendo as well.

Kalimuendo is expected to be a key addition and will likely cost around €30 million (£26 million), as he has just two years left on his contract.

Meanwhile, L’Équipe adds that other clubs being alerted to the striker’s availability has prompted Daniel Levy and the Spurs hierarchy to intensify their efforts to complete a deal. The report adds that Tottenham have now made direct contact with Rennes to begin formal negotiations over the transfer.

However, it’s worth noting that no official bid has been submitted yet, as Spurs look to gauge how much they’ll need to pay to secure the signing.