This article includes exclusive comment from former Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson.
Rodrygo could be on the move from Real Madrid this summer.
After it emerged that Morgan Gibbs-White had signed a new deal at Nottingham Forest, it is clear that Tottenham will have to look elsewhere to bolster their creativity.
Rodrygo has been linked with a move to North London over the last few days, with Arsenal and Liverpool also mooted as potential landing spots for the Brazilian.
Danie Levy has been trying to negotiate the price down for the forward, who could be on his way to the Premier League.
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Tottenham may struggle to accommodate Rodrygo arrival
Mohammed Kudus’ arrival is the biggest yet at Tottenham this summer, and that of Rodrygo would go one step further.
However, Paul Robinson thinks his wage demands would be out of reach for Spurs to pursue any reasonable deal.
Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said: “He’s a world-class talent. There’s been a lot made about him moving from Real Madrid.
“Maybe hasn’t quite hit the heights of what people expect of him. But that’s difficult when you set that type of bar for yourself.
“If he is to come to the Premier League, I’d love to think that Tottenham are in the mix to get him. But I don’t think that their wage structure would allow it. I think you look at other clubs in the way that they’re quite flexible.
“You look at what Liverpool have spent, and you look at their wage budget; he would have to come in and smash Tottenham’s wage budget.
“There’ll be a whole host of suitors sitting around the table trying to entice him. Champions League football obviously helps massively. And you’d like to think that Tottenham could put themselves in a conversation.”
Rodrygo would take Spurs to another level
While Tottenham have every right to stick to their wage budget, there comes a time when that needs to be broken if you are to reach the next level.
The signing of Rodrygo would take them there, which would, in turn, generate the additional money spent back through success.
It remains to be seen whether Tottenham push further for a deal, but it would be a major coup if so.