One of Tottenham Hotspur’s top summer transfer targets is making huge demands to join the club, and it is unlikely that Daniel Levy will match his request.
Tottenham’s transfer plans are currently on hold, with Ange Postecoglou’s future being decided by Daniel Levy.
Levy is considering sacking Postecoglou, as despite him helping to end their 17-year wait for a trophy, Spurs finished 17th in the Premier League.
But despite the uncertainty surrounding the manager’s situation, work is ongoing in the background in preparation for Champions League football next season. However, one of Tottenham’s top targets might be about to get away due to his extortionate demands.
Tottenham won’t match Leroy Sane’s wage demands
Tottenham Hotspur are unwilling to match Leroy Sane’s £300,000-a-week wage demands, according to journalist Dean Jones.
Jones told Transfers From Paradise: “Absolutely not, no. Tottenham remain cautious as they head into the next window. They are open-minded about bringing in a marquee player, but the prospect of them going even beyond £200,000-a-week is unlikely.”
Sane, who’s been described as ‘incredible’, is free to leave Bayern Munich this summer as his contract with the German champions is due to expire at the end of the month.
Tottenham are keen on Sane as they look to make a marquee signing, having just secured qualification back into the Champions League.
Sane is also being targeted by Arsenal, with Mikel Arteta keen to work with the German international once having coached him at Manchester City.
However, the 29-year-old’s huge contract demands could make it tricky for him to remain in Europe and especially to make a return move to the Premier League.
Tottenham’s top five current highest earners
Tottenham would have to smash their current wage structure in order to bring Sane back to England.
The North London club’s current top earner is Son Heung-min, who is on around £190,000-per-week, with James Maddison the next highest receiving a weekly wage of £170,000.
The Lilywhites may need to reconsider their wage bill if they want to start competing at the highest level and sign the top players.
But rightfully, Spurs should be steering well clear of Sane’s weekly wage request of £300,000, which probably wouldn’t be the best investment considering his age.