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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Lilywhites now want Joaquin Correa"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-lilywhites-now-want-joaquin-correa/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-06-16T09:10:47Z"
modified: "2021-06-16T09:10:47Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Lilywhites now want Joaquin Correa

**According to [La Gazzetta dello Sport](https://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/14-06-2021/calciomercato-lazio-vetrina-coppa-america-correa-4101970268252.shtml), Tottenham Hotspur now want Lazio powerhouse Joaquin Correa with chairman Daniel Levy told to pay [€40 million (£34.4m)](https://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/14-06-2021/calciomercato-lazio-vetrina-coppa-america-correa-4101970268252.shtml) for his signature.**

### The Lowdown: Striker search?

As per [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/12296538/tottenham-in-hunt-for-new-striker-with-carlos-vinicius-set-for-benfica-return), the Lilywhites are not expected to take up the [£36m loan-to-buy option](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/12296538/tottenham-in-hunt-for-new-striker-with-carlos-vinicius-set-for-benfica-return) to sign Carlos Vinicius permanently this summer.

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The Brazilian barely featured in the Premier League for Spurs over 2020/2021, starting just [three games and scoring one goal,](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/363077/Show/Carlos-Vin%C3%ADcius) and he now looks set to return to parent club Benfica when his temporary spell [expires on June 30.](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/carlos-vinicius/profil/spieler/525287)

As such, Tottenham have been touted to[look for new forward additions](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/12296538/tottenham-in-hunt-for-new-striker-with-carlos-vinicius-set-for-benfica-return) alongside prioritising the problem position of centre-half.

### The Latest: Tottenham now want Correa…

Now, as explained by La Gazzetta, Spurs have joined the race to sign 6 foot 2 Lazio powerhouse Correa in a bid bolster their attacking options.

[Spurs latest updates!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/spurs-latest-updates-2/)

The Argentine notched 11 goals and assisted six others in 38 appearances throughout all competitions over 20/21 ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/joaquin-correa/profil/spieler/227081)), often providing former Lazio boss Simone Inzaghi with a useful outlet up front.

London rivals West Ham United and Arsenal are also said to be interested in a move for the South American, but like Levy, they’ve been told to fork out £34.4m for his services.

As it stands, the trio of interested sides including Spurs aren’t willing to match that price tag – specifically not willing to go over [€20m (£17.1m).](https://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/14-06-2021/calciomercato-lazio-vetrina-coppa-america-correa-4101970268252.shtml)

### The Verdict: Move on…

Given Vinicus’ loan-to-buy option costs in and around the same amount Lazio are demanding for Correa, we believe Levy and new managing director Fabio Paratici should look elsewhere.

Indeed, despite being dubbed a ‘formidable player’ recently by Inzaghi for his contribution ([Lazio official website](https://www.sslazio.it/it/news/ultime-news/64116-laziomilan-conferenza-stampa-inzaghi-non-ci-sono-dubbi-sulla-nostra-vittoria)), Tottenham should definitely eye some alternatives.

Any forward signed by Spurs as things stand will be playing second fiddle to star striker Harry Kane throughout the 2021/2022 season and the Lilywhites need an option who represents good value for money.

However, it will be a challenge finding someone with proven quality who is also willing to play a bit-part role.

***In other news: ‘Tottenham are now planning’…Fabrizio Romano relays big transfer news at Spurs, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/tottenham-hotspur-fabrizio-romano-relays-big-transfer-development-coming-out-of-n17/)***