Tottenham Hotspur have suffered a setback in their pursuit of Hugo Larsson as it has been confirmed that Eintracht Frankfurt will not entertain lowering their demands for the Hotspur Way target during the fast-approaching summer transfer window, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.
Spurs ended their 17-year wait to add to the trophy cabinet by beating Manchester United in the Europa League final last week, leading to boss Ange Postecoglou and members of the recruitment department being desperate to show ambition as preparations are made for next season.
A final decision still needs to be made over whether to make Mathys Tel a permanent member of the squad, with there being a £45million option to buy him from Bayern Munich after an initial loan spell, but Tottenham have been giving indications that they want to improve their options in the middle of the park.
Spurs Discover Larsson Has a Hefty Price Tag
Sweden international will not head to north London for bargain fee
Tottenham are facing an uphill battle to seal a summer deal for Larsson, according to GMS sources, as influential figures behind the scenes have discovered that they will have to fork out £50million in order to convince Eintracht Frankfurt to sanction his departure after playing a key role in qualifying for the Champions League.
The Bundesliga giants have been expecting offers for the Sweden international, thanks to Spurs not being the only side to have shown interest ahead of the transfer window reopening for business, and that has resulted in them being determined to hold out for a hefty fee instead of entertaining the possibility of accepting a cut-price offer.
GMS sources have been informed that it would come as a shock if Tottenham choose to meet the demands for Larsson, who has been among the first names on the team sheet for Eintracht Frankfurt, but they are still contemplating whether to try their luck by entering discussions in the coming weeks.
The central midfielder's current employers are in a strong negotiating position thanks to there still being four years remaining on a contract which allows him to pocket in excess of £30,000-per-week, complicating matters for Spurs, and they are determined to avoid a situation where their squad is decimated as they prepare to return to the Champions League.
Tottenham have been tracking Larsson with a view to lodging a formal offer this summer, GMS sources have learned, but their hopes of being able to reach an agreement for a lower figure have gone up in smoke due to Eintracht Frankfurt being adamant that they have priced him at fair market value.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Hugo Larsson won six ground duels and made five tackles during Eintracht Frankfurt's Europa League quarter-final first leg draw with Tottenham Hotspur last month
Postecoglou Must Meet Demands for Larsson
Replacement already being lined up ahead of 20-year-old's exit
GMS sources have been told that Eintracht Frankfurt are prepared to sell Larsson to Tottenham if Postecoglou and key decision-makers are willing to meet the German side's financial expectations, meaning the possibility of him embarking on a fresh challenge in north London has not been ruled out.
The 20-year-old, who has been described as 'exceptional' after taking his game to another level in his current surroundings, will unite with fellow countrymen Dejan Kulusevski and Lucas Bergvall if he is given the green light to become the latest addition to Spurs' squad ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
Eintracht Frankfurt have already been preparing for Larsson's potential departure from Deutsche Bank Park by attempting to recruit Jobe Bellingham in the aftermath of sealing promotion to the Premier League with Sunderland, GMS sources understand, and that may open the door for Tottenham to pounce.
GMS sources recently revealed that Roony Bardghji is open to completing a summer move to Spurs, having been assessing his options as he edges towards entering the final six months of his Copenhagen contract, highlighting that it could be a busy summer for technical director Johan Lange and chairman Daniel Levy.
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