According to a report by Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manhã, via Sport Witness, Tottenham Hotspur, and by extension chairman Daniel Levy, 'admit' they're signing Carlos Vinicius on a permanent deal at the end of the season - but they are 'far' from paying his €45 million (£41 million) loan-to-buy clause.

Tottenham 'admit' Vinicius desire

Vinicius, who Spurs reportedly see as the 'ideal' partner to Harry Kane going forward according to this report, is now at the centre of a desire from Levy and co to make his move permanent, but only for a cut price.

Backed by manager Jose Mourinho, who reportedly said the club are 'doing well' by going for a 'realistic' purchase amount, Tottenham wish to sign Vinicius as a permanent Lilywhites player but only if parent club Benfica accept a lower fee - with Levy reportedly eyeing a cut price move.

Despite originally agreeing to a £41m loan-to-buy clause last summer, Tottenham 'admit' their desire for Vinicius but a deal will not happen at that valuation.

Transfer Tavern take

Tottenham chiefs 'responsible' for this stance apparently now see the 26-year-old as Kane's 'ideal partner' - backing up a recent opinion by pundit Gabriel Agbonlahor who called Vinicius the 'perfect player that Spurs need' for that role (Football Insider).

Time will tell whether Benfica are willing to negotiate a much lower asking price for Vinicius, but Spurs reportedly wish for that to happen as this transfer admission emerges.

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