Tottenham Hotspur may have been handed a potential transfer boost as they eye a move for Villarreal star Arnaut Danjuma, according to Sky Sports reporter Michael Bridge.
The Lowdown: Spurs in Danjuma transfer hunt...
The Lilywhites and club chief Fabio Paratici are apparently interested in a move to bring the former Bournemouth forward to the Premier League.
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Sharing news recently, 90min claimed that Spurs officials were in attendance to run the rule over Danjuma and heavily-linked team-mate Pau Torres in Villarreal's recent Champions League semi-final clash against Liverpool.
The 25-year-old has been in red-hot form in La Liga, with pundit Kevin Phillips claiming that the Dutchman is a rare type of player who can be a 'nightmare' for defenders when at his best (Football Insider).
The Latest: Bridge drops Danjuma transfer hint...
Speaking to GiveMeSport in sharing what he's 'heard', Sky Sports journalist Bridge has now hinted that Danjuma could be open to joining Spurs.
The reporter says that the 25-year-old would 'like to come back to England' amid reports Tottenham have registered their interest.
Bridge explained: “The little bits I’ve heard here and there is that he’d like to come back to England. He’s enjoyed his time in Villarreal, but I don’t know how happy he is there.”
The Verdict: Make a move?
As this claim emerges that Danjuma is in fact eyeing a move back to England, we believe that Paratici shouldn't hesitate in giving him the opportunity to sign on the dotted line.
The Dutchman is one of Unai Emery's most potent attacking threats, ranking among the most goals and assists combined (13) for Villarreal over the 2021/22 domestic season (WhoScored).
He also attempts the most shots at goal per 90 for Villarreal (2.7), illustrating his real menace going forward and leaving little wonder that his club saw fit to include a €75m (£64m) release clause in his contract.
If Spurs can negotiate that price down in potential negotiations and persuade the La Liga outfit to sell for less, Danjuma may well be a brilliant capture if the north London club decide to advance.
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