As per Midlands source Birmingham Live, there has been an update on Wolverhampton Wanderers’ stance on selling top Tottenham Hotspur target Adama Traore.
The Lowdown: Tottenham in talks…
Reliable reports indicate that Spurs and manager Antonio Conte are continuing their pursuit of the Spain international long into this window as the Italian earmarks Traore for a specialised role.
Indeed, Spurs’ head coach intends to utilise the 25-year-old as a makeshift right-wing-back for his system amid concerns over current duo Matt Doherty and Emerson Royal (The Athletic).
Calciomercato most recently claimed that the club, and by extension transfer chief Fabio Paratici, are readying a ‘concrete offer’ for Traore after Conte’s recent meeting with him and chairman Daniel Levy.
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The Latest: Midlands source shares update…
As per Birmingham Live, Wolves’ stance over a sale is crystal clear despite recent claims that Spurs would prefer a loan with the obligation to buy.
The Molineux outfit are apparently demanding in excess of £25 million for Traore, but club owner will ‘reluctantly listen to offers’ for his winger.
This comes as Tottenham continue their push and come as the side ‘most hotly pursuing’ his signature ‘under the orders’ of Conte.
The Verdict: Pay the money?
Given Traore’s contract situation, with his current deal set to expire in 18 months as things stand, Spurs could theoretically haggle the £25m fee down given Wolves’ weakened position in negotiations.
They have just two more windows after this January to sell for a reasonable fee and you could argue they lose leverage in each passing one.
However, from a Spurs point of view, they’re yet to confirm a major signing with just 11 days of the window remaining and Paratici may be running out of time to seal Traore’s move before the deadline.
In terms of ability, there is little arguing he would greatly strengthen Conte’s options, with the Spaniard averaging more dribbles per 90 (4.3) than any Lilywhites player in the Premier League this season (WhoScored).
Called a ‘big name‘ player by Wanderers correspondent Tim Spiers of The Athletic, it will be interesting to see how this unfolds and whether Spurs can finally seal his move.
In other news: Spurs edge closer to first January signing as Conte now personally eyes ‘massive’ £15m man, find out more here.
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