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Tottenham transfer news LIVE: Spurs submit £56m bid, Bruno Fernandes talks, Napoli bid
TOTTENHAM transfer news live - All the latest rumours and gossip coming out of Spurs as Mauricio Pochettino eyes late signings.
Eriksen: Pochettino is 'willing to let him go' says pundit
Spurs transfer news LIVE: Express Sport brings you the latest updates from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Wednesday, August 7
- Tottenham have submitted a bid for Real Betis midfielder Giovani Lo Celso
- Spurs have offered £56million for the Argentine international
- Bruno Fernandes will not be sold for less than £65million
- Manchester United have discussed a deal for Christian Eriksen
Spurs eye Elseid Hysaj
Tottenham have renewed interest in Napoli full-back Elseid Hysaj.
Hysaj, 25, has fallen down the pecking order at Napoli and is currently considered third-choice by manager Carlo Ancelotti.
And Goal claim Spurs could soon launch an offer.
It’s claimed Napoli would be prepared to do business for a fee in the region of £23million.
Neymar deal hinges on Coutinho
Barcelona have to offload Philippe Coutinho to bring Neymar back to the Nou Camp.
PSG are prepared to loan Neymar to Barcelona with an obligation to purchase outright next season, according to Goal.
However, the deal hinges on Coutinho.
The Brazilian must leave the club in order to free up cash to pay for Neymar's salary and meet financial fair play regulations.
Tottenham have been closely linked with the former Liverpool star but will have to fork out a hefty £28million loan fee.
Giovani Lo Celso bid
Tottenham have submitted a bid for Real Betis midfielder Giovani Lo Celso.
That’s according to Sky Sports, who claim Spurs have offered £56million for the Argentine international.
The north London side, who have signed Tanguy Ndombele and Jack Clarke this summer, were exploring the possibility of signing Philippe Coutinho.
But with the Barcelona playmaker snubbing their advances - Spurs will have another crack at Lo Celso.
Bruno Fernandes meeting
Sporting Lisbon chiefs met with Bruno Fernandes’ agent this afternoon to discuss his future with the club.
Fernandes, 24, has been pursued by Manchester United and Spurs this summer - but neither have matched Sporting’s valuation.
Now, Sky Sports claim Sporting Lisbon’s president told Fernandes that he would not be sold for less than £65million up front.
It’s claimed that Tottenham remain interested in the player and could still swoop before tomorrow’s deadline.
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Christian Eriksen wants Spain
Manchester United have discussed a deal for Christian Eriksen, but the Tottenham playmaker is understood to favour a move to Spain.
United explored a deal for Eriksen, whose contract with the north London club only has one season to run.
The Old Trafford giants have been long-time admirers of the 27-year-old, who indicated earlier in the summer that he was ready to "try something new", but the Denmark international is believed to have set his sights on a switch to Real Madrid.
Discussions have come to an end so it looks unlikely that Eriksen will be heading to United, and time is running out if they are to add to their squad before Thursday's 5pm deadline.
Good news and bad news…
Paulo Dybala is open to joining Tottenham.
However, Italian sources don’t think Spurs and Juventus will be able to resolve the details before tomorrow’s 5pm deadline.
Il Messaggero claim three big issues have put the transfer in doubt.
His wage demands, his agent fees (reported to be £12million) and image rights.