Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey may soon complete a switch to Tottenham this summer transfer window.
Spurs are interested in the Villa star, and Unai Emery’s team have placed a £40million asking price for him.
The North London outfit could lose Yves Bissouma to Leeds United in the coming weeks, and they seem to be ready to blow their competition out of the water for the English midfielder.
West Ham United sources admit Ramsey to complete Tottenham transfer
Sources close to West Ham United’s owners have admitted Ramsey is likely to sign for Tottenham.
The East London outfit are interested in the Villa star as they seek replacements for Mohammed Kudus, with Spurs also eyeing the English midfielder.
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Now, a top spokesman for the Irons’ owners has expressed defeat in the race for the 24-year-old’s signature, potentially giving Thomas Frank a major boost.
Speaking to Hammers News, they said: “I think [Ramsey] is going to Spurs.”
It looks like West Ham can’t compete with Tottenham, and Graham Potter’s team appear to have resigned themselves to losing out on Ramsey’s transfer.
The North London club will be looking to improve their engine room this summer, and the Englishman’s possible arrival will undoubtedly delight fans in N17.
Ramsey not the only transfer Frank needs at Tottenham
It would be massive for Spurs to sign a talented player like Ramsey from the Birmingham outfit, who finished sixth in the Premier League last season.
Tottenham evidently have to strengthen their squad in the ongoing transfer window as they endured an abysmal domestic campaign, losing 22 matches in the English top flight.
Despite Spurs’ struggles, they will be playing Champions League football next season after winning the Europa League.
Daniel Levy must back Frank in the coming weeks and build a team capable of competing on all fronts.
The Tottenham chairman will undoubtedly be under pressure if the former Brentford manager’s tenure in North London is underwhelming.
Apart from additions in the midfield, the Lilywhites arguably have some new defenders and attackers, with uncertainty around the likes of Cristian Romero and Son Heung-min.
While West Ham seem to think Spurs are favourites to sign Ramsey, it remains to be seen how his situation unfolds this summer.