Tottenham receive boost in pursuit of 25yo Real Madrid star who has fallen down in pecking order

Tottenham have failed in their attempts to sign Real Madrid star in the past two transfer windows.

There are several glaring issues within the Tottenham Hotspur squad that need to be addressed in the upcoming summer transfer window.

The lack of a natural left-winger has been a major concern, with the North Londoners struggling to create chances down that side of the pitch. Wilson Odobert has been ruled out for the rest of the campaign with an ACL injury, while Mathys Tel continues to be in and out of the side.

Tottenham were reportedly interested in signing Real Madrid star Rodrygo Goes in 2025. The Brazilian was keen to join Spurs after not being fancied much by former Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso. However, the North Londoners were priced out of a move during the January transfer window, with Real Madrid slapping an eye-watering €100m price tag on their Brazilian forward.

Tottenham receive boost in the pursuit of Rodrygo

According to a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, Rodrygo has become the ‘leading candidate’ to leave Real Madrid this summer. The La Liga giants want to refresh their attacking unit, and the arrival of new blood requires freeing up space in the squad.

Rodrygo’s inconsistency and fitness issues have raised doubts among the coaching staff, sporting director and Florentino Perez. The Brazilian’s form before injury was concerning, and Perez and his team are considering several options. The Spanish club are not ruling out listening to offers if tempting proposals are tabled, the report adds.

This means the 25-year-old’s future at Santiago Bernabeu is at stake. He finds himself behind the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr. and Arda Guler in the attacking pecking order, and for the sake of his career, Rodrygo might consider a change of scenery. The player’s representatives are carefully monitoring the situation as they know this summer could be make or break in his career.

Can Spurs tempt Rodrygo away from Madrid?

Rodrygo has found opportunities limited at the Spanish capital, despite his technical quality, pace, flair and versatility across the front line. The Brazilian international’s ability to operate as a number 10 or wide forward makes him an attractive proposition for Tottenham. His technical quality, vision and creativity are exactly what De Zerbi needs to address his team’s problems in attack.

This latest development should come as a big boost for Tottenham in their long pursuit of the Real star. If the Lilywhites avoid relegation, they can offer Rodrygo a glorious opportunity to become the face of their attack for the next five years, consistent game time and the prominent role he craves to unlock his true potential.

Tottenham’s key decision-makers may feel that the prospect of becoming a key figure in their rebuild under De Zerbi could tempt the South American ace to swap Madrid for North London. However, the Lilywhites’ lack of Champions League football next season makes them an unappealing destination for experienced and ambitious players. Understandably, Rodrygo may be reluctant to join a club in transition when other options with European football could emerge.