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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Spurs make improved offer for Domingos Duarte"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-spurs-make-improved-offer-for-domingos-duarte/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Sean Clifford"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-08-25T14:40:31Z"
modified: "2021-08-25T14:40:31Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Spurs make improved offer for Domingos Duarte

**Tottenham Hotspur are believed to have submitted an improved offer for Granada CF centre-back Domingos Duarte, as they eye further defensive reinforcements \[Fichajes via** [**Sport Witness**](https://sportwitness.co.uk/tottenham-raise-offer-to-sign-player-after-spurs-first-proposal-rejected-by-club/)**\].**

### The Lowdown: Defensive solidity becomes a focus for Spurs in 2021/22

Starting off 2021/22 with [consecutive clean sheets](https://www.google.com/search?q=tottenham+results+premier+league&rlz=1C1CHBF_en-GBGB887GB887&oq=tottenham+resutls+p&aqs=chrome.2.69i57j0i13l2j0i22i30l7.6260j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#sie=t;/m/0hvjr;2;/m/02_tc;mt;fp;1;;) in the Premier League, Nuno Espirito Santo will be keen to continue this defensive consistency, whilst using it as a platform to mount a challenge for Champions League qualification this season.

Identifying the need for fresh blood at the back, the Portuguese coach has recently brought in Argentina international Cristian Romero \[[Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/aug/06/tottenham-sign-defender-cristian-romero-from-atalanta-in-55m-deal)\]. It seems he’s not done yet, as the Lilywhites may be set to move closer to signing another defender owing to claims in the Spanish media.

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### The Latest: Tottenham submit improved offer for Duarte

Tottenham are said to have put forward a second bid for 6 foot 4 Duarte, after their first proposal of around €8 million (£6.8m) was turned down by the La Liga outfit \[Fichajes via [Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/tottenham-raise-offer-to-sign-player-after-spurs-first-proposal-rejected-by-club/)\].

There is no mention of the fee or structure in the second bid or whether it will be accepted by Granada CF.

The 26-year-old is rumoured to have a release clause of €30 million in his contract, but his club are seeking to sell him for €18 million (£15.4m) according to [Tribal Football](https://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/tottenham-in-granada-talks-for-domingos-duarte-4383237).

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### The Verdict: Spurs should look to sign dominant Duarte

Needing to conclude business swiftly with the window nearing an end, Duarte would be an encouraging signing that would add some leadership and a dominant presence to the Spurs backline, even if not a guaranteed starter.

In 2020/21 he was ever present, registering a solitary goal in 42 appearances for his current employers in all competitions \[[Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/domingos-duarte/leistungsdaten/spieler/257376/plus/0?saison=2020)\].

Furthermore, the Portugal international showed his ability to attack the ball effectively, winning an average of 1.7 aerial duels per fixture across this timeframe \[[WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/322772/History/Domingos-Duarte)\].

Once described as someone who “oozes calm and confidence” by [La Liga Lowdown](https://www.laligalowdown.com/post/the-men-who-make-granada-tick) pundit Heath Chesters, Spurs could secure an effective back-up for whoever earns the first XI spot alongside big money signing Romero.

***In other news, Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a move for a La Liga ace. Find out who [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/spurs-tottenham-martin-braithwaite-barcelona-harry-kane-nuno-espirito-santo/).***