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title: "Tottenham: John Wenham discusses Dusan Vlahovic claim"
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author: "jonathan radcliffe"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-10-12T16:35:05Z"
modified: "2021-10-12T16:35:05Z"
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# Tottenham: John Wenham discusses Dusan Vlahovic claim

**Tottenham Hotspur insider John Wenham does not believe Fabio Paratici’s comments that Spurs aren’t interested in Dusan Vlahovic.**

### **The Lowdown: Paratici denies Vlahovic rumours**

Tottenham have been heavily linked with a move for the Fiorentina striker ([Tuttomercatoweb](https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/tmw-l-atletico-si-avvicina-alle-richieste-viola-per-vlahovic-domani-incontro-con-inter-e-spurs-1569028)).

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However, Lilywhites director Paratici has denied the rumours, saying that the north London outfit are not interested in the Serbia international ([via Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1447255177162014720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1447255177162014720%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-15459696084170398721.ampproject.net%2F2109272305001%2Fframe.html)).

### **The Latest: Wenham doesn’t believe**

Speaking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/insider-tottenham-are-in-for-vlahovic-after-paratici-reveal/), Wenham has revealed that he does not believe the comments from Paratici. He said:

> *“That’s not surprising to me.*
>
> *“What Paratici says to the Italian media and what is going on in the background are two very different things.*
>
> *“It would be dangerous to put down a real statement if Atletico Madrid then offer him double the money and we miss out.*
>
> *“Then we’re looked at as a failure. Sometimes it’s better to conduct your business quietly in the background.*
>
> *“I would imagine we are interested. We were heavily linked over the summer.*
>
> *“He seems to have a nice profile to him, a nice build. From what I’ve seen he looks very good.*
>
> *“I’m always a fan of those iconic Fiorentina kits. I think Tottenham are in for him.*
>
> *“I wouldn’t read too much into Paratici’s comments.”*

### **The Verdict: Worth a punt**

With Harry Kane handing in a transfer request and looking for a move away from Spurs ([Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/12309404/harry-kane-again-tells-tottenham-he-wants-to-leave-as-manchester-city-manchester-united-chelsea-lie-in-wait)), Daniel Levy was on the lookout for a new striker in the summer. Unsurprisingly, Vlahovic featured high up on the list of targets.

Last season, he scored 21 times in 37 Serie A matches ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/dusan-vlahovic/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/357498)), while he already has four goals in seven league matches this term. He was even [called](https://football-italia.net/vieri-vlahovic-the-best-striker-in-europe-after-haaland/) one of the best strikers in Europe by Christian Vieri.

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Valued at £36m by [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/dusan-vlahovic/marktwertverlauf/spieler/357498), La Viola were said to be looking for at least €70m (£59.4m, [via Goal.com](https://www.goal.com/es/noticias/la-postura-del-atletico-de-madrid-respecto-a-dusan-vlahovic/h3wx4sa7qyd41uctimswumqy0)) for his services, which would represent a huge outlay for the London outfit. However, if Spurs really want a top-quality striker, they would need to shell out a big sum. Hopefully for them, Paratici’s comments are part of a bigger plan.

***In other news, [Tottenham want to sign this controversial midfielder](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/tottenham-spurs-tottenham-hotspur-stadium-daniel-levy-weston-mckennie-juventus-nuno-espirito-santo/)***