According to 90min, amid all the noise surrounding pre-summer talks for Paulo Dybala, it appears Tottenham Hotspur have made contact to sign another superstar forward in Darwin Nunez.
The Lowdown: Nunez in demand...
Touted by reliable reporter Fabrizio Romano as one of the 'big name' players who could be on the move this summer, Benfica's star striker is apparently attracting interest from across Europe and the Premier League.
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As well as Spurs, north London rivals Arsenal, Aston Villa, Newcastle United and West Ham are all harbouring an interest in Nunez, who could leave for £65 million this summer (90min).
This is significantly less than his release clause, which is estimated to be over £100m, and 90min believe that the Lilywhites are already making their first moves for the player before July 1.
The Latest: Spurs in contact...
While the links to Dybala are hotting up, according to 90min's information, Tottenham are also in contact with Nunez's representatives to find out what sort of agreement is possible to back manager Antonio Conte with the forward's signing.
The report adds that Nunez himself is 'ready to move' this summer and a switch to England is very much 'in his sights'.
The Verdict: Promising target...
While it will require a hefty investment on Tottenham's part, the 22-year-old has been in scintillating form for Benfica this season, leaving little wonder why they are set to demand a hefty fee.
He's racked up a quite incredible 20 goals in 22 league appearances over 2021/2022 with his young age and versatility across the forward line coming as yet more incentives for Spurs to attempt a move.
As Spurs officials allegedly make contact, this could be an indication that the club have real ambition to satisfy Conte.
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