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title: "Tottenham: Paratici readying summer transfer bid"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/spurs-transfer-rumours-sporting-lisbon-palhinha-update-paratici-conte-thfc-latest/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Tottenham Hotspur News"
published: "2022-05-12T16:35:29Z"
modified: "2022-05-12T16:35:29Z"
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# Tottenham: Paratici readying summer transfer bid

**[Tottenham Hotspur,](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/) and by extension their transfer chief Fabio Paratici, are now readying a behind-the-scenes [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) bid ahead of the summer window, according to reports.**

### The Lowdown: Spurs eye moves…

Spurs manager Antonio Conte is reportedly eyeing a host of new additions, including the possible signings of a reserve goalkeeper, right-wing-back, central defender, two midfielders and new forward ([The Telegraph).](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/04/20/antonio-conte-targets-six-summer-signings-spurs-face-homegrown/)

[Tottenham newest updates…](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/tottenham-newest-updates/)

One name who has been [repeatedly linked](https://sportwitness.co.uk/tottenham-preparing-initial-offer-midfielder-club-looking-minimum-e30m/) is Sporting Lisbon star Joao Palhinha with Paratici and co allegedly holding a serious interest in Ruben Amorim’s tough-tackling ace.

The Lilywhites held an interest last year and it is believed that former boss Nuno Espirito Santo was a huge admirer of the player, even green-lighting a summer move which did not come to fruition ([Football Insider)](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-tottenham-make-move-to-sign-palhinha-after-nuno-green-light/).

### The Latest: Paratici ‘preparing’ offer…

Now, according to Jornal de Noticias (via [Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/tottenham-preparing-initial-offer-midfielder-club-looking-minimum-e30m/)), it is believed that Spurs, and by extension Paratici, are ‘preparing an initial offer’ to sign Palhinha next window.

Indeed, as the north Londoners ready a bid behind-the-scenes, Sporting are apparently looking for around €30 million (£26m) – which includes bonuses and add-ons.

### The Verdict: £26m?

We believe the Portugal international is certainly worth £26m going by his plaudits and form in the Primeira Liga over this last year.

Called a ‘[sensational player](https://twitter.com/Buntingfootball/status/1479525178036084739)‘ by Islington Gazette reporter Josh Bunting, Palhinha is Sporting’s joint-most fouled star per 90 domestically and averages more tackles every game than anyone in Amorim’s squad ([WhoScored).](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/296/Show/Portugal-Sporting-CP)

If Conte wishes to add an assured and capable midfield man to his ranks, and real protection in front of the back four, Palhinha stands out as one of the low-cost options who could challenge the likes of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Rodrigo Bentancur and Oliver Skipp for a place in the side next season.

***In other news: Reliable source: Tottenham agreement now ‘very likely’ as Conte closes in on ‘top signing’, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/spurs-transfer-rumours-west-brom-conte-johnstone-thfc-latest/)***