Tottenham Unwilling to Overpay for Real Madrid Star Amid Liverpool, PSG Transfer Interest

Rodrygo has been connected to several English clubs like Manchester City, Liverpool, and more recently, Tottenham. Spurs could want him to become the new star of their team, especially with Heung-min Son reportedly heading to MLS.

Nonetheless, while Tottenham could spend the money needed for Rodrygo, Diario AS doesn’t believe the Premier League club will do anything wild to ensure that a deal happens.

“Spurs have already formally requested permission from Real Madrid to begin direct talks with the player, with the intention of making him the offensive star of the new project led by Thomas Frank,” Diario AS wrote.

“The signing won’t be easy: Madrid have set his price at €90 million. Tottenham have financial muscle following the arrival of a new investor, but they refuse to pay both the high wages and the full transfer fee at the same time.”

Moreover, Spurs will need to do some convincing. Foot Mercato’s Santi Aouna reported that Rodrygo isn’t interested in joining Tottenham. While Spurs are said to have inquired, there are no active talks. If the Brazilian leaves Real Madrid, his sights are set on a club with a higher profile than Tottenham.