2JJ68R4 File photo dated 09-04-2022 of Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou who declared Celtic "in a good place" after they rounded off their pre-season campaign with a 2-0 friendly win over Norwich at Parkhead on Saturday. Issue date: Saturday July 23, 2022.
Report confirms €65 million Tottenham offer for 26-year-old South American attacker
Tottenham Hotspur are looking to bring in attacking reinforcements this summer and they have been linked with a move for the Brazilian winger Pepe.
The 26-year-old has done quite well for Portuguese outfit Porto and Tottenham have reportedly made their move to sign him.
A report from A Bola claims that Tottenham have had an offer of around €60 million turned down by the Portuguese outfit for the Brazilian. Apparently, Spurs offered €45 million for the player along with €15 million in add-ons.
Pepe has been a key player for Porto and it is no surprise that year and willing to sanction his departure. It will be interesting to see if Spurs decide to come forward with an improved offer in the next few days.
The North London outfit could certainly use more quality and depth in their front three. Pepe is versatile enough to operate on both flanks and he will add goals and creativity to the side.
The 26-year-old contributed to 5 goals and 10 assists across all competitions last season.
The Brazilian is at the peak of his powers and he will look to make an immediate impact in the Premier League if the transfer goes through.
Spurs recently sanctioned the departure of Harry Kane and they have been linked with a number of strikers and wingers.
They will need to sign multiple players in order to fill the void left by the England international and Pepe could be a useful acquisition for them.
Kane was more than just a goalscorer and Tottenham will have to replace his playmaking abilities as well. Although Pepe is not a prolific goalscorer, he will certainly help out with the creative responsibilities.
Spurs must look to sign a reliable finisher as well.
READ MORE:
NEWS NOW: Tottenham has make offer of £75m to sign concrete player from…..
£75m Spurs target has declined offer to sign new contract with PL rival this summer
Tottenham Hotspur target Eberechi Eze was offered a new long-term contract by Crystal Palace earlier this summer, but the attacking midfielder has declined the offer so far.
That is according to a report from 90min, which notes that Manchester City are also admirers of the England international following their failure to sign Lucas Paqueta.
Palace are surely braced for the battle to keep Eberechi Eze to get harder and harder. The 25-year-old has established himself as one of the most exciting attacking midfielders in the Premier League.
Tottenham target Eze has declined signing a new Crystal Palace contract
Journalist Alasdair Gold recently told Football London that Tottenham love Eze. He is also represented by the same company which looks after Ange Postecoglou. However, Gold added that there has been talk that he could cost at least £75 million.
90min is now suggesting that Manchester City also have Eze on their radar. And it seems that he may feel that he is ready for the next step in his career.
The report claims that Crystal Palace have offered Eze a new long-term deal at Selhurst Park. However, Eze has, so far, turned down the chance to put pen to paper.
Obviously, that may not necessarily be a sign that Eze is keen to leave. Michael Olise looked destined to leave for Chelsea before signing a new contract at Crystal Palace. So the situation could very much change if no club is willing to make a substantial offer.
It would be a surprise if Tottenham were willing to make a bid Palace would consider at this stage of the window.
But he is an outstanding talent. So it would not be a shock if Palace did receive some serious offers in one of the coming windows if Eze has still not signed a new contract.
