Tottenham Hotspur have to act fast if they want to win the race for an experienced midfielder they have had their eye on since January.
The Spurs midfield could see some major changes in the summer, with Yves Bissouma expected to leave Tottenham this summer, while Joao Palhinha’s future at N17 is also in doubt.
The Lilywhites are being backed to turn to a player they failed with a move for during the winter transfer window.
It was widely reported that Leon Goretzka was a target for Spurs in January, and while Bayern Munich decided to keep him, it has now been confirmed that the Tottenham midfield target will leave on a free transfer this summer.
Four European clubs are ready to challenge Tottenham for Leon Goretzka
CalcioMercato have confirmed that Tottenham Hotspur are in the running to secure the 31-year-old when his contract at the Allianz Arena runs out, and they have been joined in the race by Juventus, Napoli and Atletico Madrid.
However, it is revealed that AC Milan feel that they are leading the race to land Goretzka and gained a ‘significant advantage’ over other clubs in the transfer race.
Massimiliano Allegri views the German international as the ‘ideal addition’ to his midfield in the summer and has been pushing since December for the Bayern star to be signed.
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The outlet says that the Rossoneri first contacted Goretzka’s agency, Roofg, many months ago to begin negotiations over a move to San Siro.
Milan have offered a more lucrative contract to Goretzka than Spurs
CalcioMercato say that Milan are ready to offer the midfielder ‘a leading role in an ambitious project’ and have been working on the deal for several weeks.
They have offered Goretzka a three-year deal worth €5m (£4.3m) per year plus €2m (£1.7m) in bonuses, while the player’s other suitors are only ready to hand him a two-year contract.
However, there is one ‘sticking point’ in the negotiations between the 31-year-old’s entourage and Milan, which is that the player’s representatives are asking for a €10m (£8.6m) signing-on bonus.