According to a report by the Sun, the promise of first team football 'could be enough' to convince Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus to make the switch to Tottenham Hotspur this summer.
The Lowdown: Spurs and Jesus...
Recently, Spurs have been touted with interest in the Brazilian as part of a possible swap deal for star striker Harry Kane - who is now believed to want out of north London this summer (Sky Sports).
The coronavirus pandemic ensures that clubs do not have mounds of money to spend when it comes to blockbuster transfers and part-exchange deals may be seen as a good alternative.
Reports suggest chairman Daniel Levy could demand up to £200 million for Kane with City apparently interested in using makeweights to bring his asking price down.
The Latest: Jesus could be convinced by Tottenham move
Sharing the latest on Tottenham and Jesus, the Sun believe that the 24-year-old joining Spurs as part of a Kane swap deal is far more likely than Raheem Sterling, who is now being touted with another potential switch to Arsenal.
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It is believed Jesus' £90,000-per-week wages won't be a problem for the Lilywhites, even if they are increased, and the promise of first team football could convince him to join Spurs this summer.
He bagged nine goals and four assists in 22 Premier League starts for the Premier League champions over 2020/2021 (WhoScored), and despite the departure of club legend Sergio Aguero, Jesus is still not seen as the man to lead City's forward line.
The Verdict: Do it Levy...
Lauded as an 'incredible fighter' by his manager, Pep Guardiola, Jesus is revered at the Sky Blues for his work off the ball and other aspects of his game than goalscoring acumen - including a tireless work rate (mancity.com).
He is prolific at finding the net too, however, having scored 103 career goals in total across his spells at both City and Palmeiras.
Valued at around £54 million by Transfermarkt, Levy could feasibly bypass a fee entirely if he was included in a swap deal for Kane.
The Englishman would undoubtedly be a huge loss for the club, but Jesus is arguably a capable alternative if plenty of cash comes Spurs' way as part of the deal as well.
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