According to Italian news outlet Corriere Fiorentino, as relayed by Sport Witness, Tottenham Hotspur chiefs have held a meeting with the entourage of striking target Dusan Vlahovic.
The Lowdown: Spurs eye Vlahovic deal...
It is no secret that Spurs and new boss Antonio Conte wish to sign the talented 21-year-old amid his precarious future at current club Fiorentina.
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Club president Rocco Commisso recently confirmed that the player has rejected offers to make him the highest paid player in their history, perhaps indicating that Vlahovic has one eye on a move away.
His current deal expires in 2023, meaning Fiorentina are under some pressure to sell, with Spurs, Conte and managing director Fabio Paratici apparently in agreement to target him (TUTTOmercatoWEB).
The Latest: Spurs meet with Vlahovic reps...
As per Corriere Fiorentino (via SW), Tottenham chiefs have met with the player's entourage in London as the Lilywhites table a 'proposal' to sign Vlahovic.
However, it has been deemed 'insufficient' by his agents and, according to the Italian source, 'no one has given the feeling of being able to get close to the almost €80m (£67.1m) that Rocco Commisso is asking for’.
The Verdict: Blow for Spurs...
Vlahovic stands out as one of Tottenham's, perhaps, most crucial targets over the next year given their need for a striking back up to Harry Kane.
The 28-year-old is no stranger to the occasional injury at Spurs and one period on the sidelines could spell disaster in the forward areas.
As well as this, Vlahovic is a proven marksman and one of the most in-form strikers in Europe right now - having netted 12 goals and three assists in 14 appearances already this season (Transfermarkt).
Lauded as 'incredible' by Serie A expert Conor Clancy (This is Futbol), we highly recommend Spurs return to the table with an improved bid.
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