Tottenham Hotspur are plotting a move for a highly decorated German international, but they are expected to face intense competition for his services.
Tottenham’s interest in Andy Robertson is perhaps evidence that the club are prepared to shift their transfer policy and sign players who are 30 or above.
The Liverpool left-back is not the only experienced player on the Lilywhites’ radar, with a six-time title-winning midfielder also thought to be on the club’s wishlist.
It emerged a few days ago that Tottenham have expressed an interest in Leon Goretzka, who is expected to leave Bayern Munich when his contract runs out in the summer.
Tottenham will face plenty of competition for Leon Goretzka
CalcioMercato have now also suggested that the German international is expected to leave the Allianz Arena in the summer despite featuring 18 times already for Bayern this season.
The outlet says that Tottenham Hotspur have made the first move for Goretzka as the North Londoners look to revamp their midfield ahead of next season.
However, the Lilywhites are expected to face an intense transfer battle for the Bayern Munich man, with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid also enquiring about the experienced midfielder.
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Florian Plettenberg has backed up Atletico’s interest in Goretzka, as they ironically want him to replace Conor Gallagher.
Fabrizio Romano has also commented on the transfer rumours: ‘Atlético Madrid have genuine interest in Leon Goretzka, he’s a target. But my understanding is that Bayern manager Vincent Kompany doesn’t want to lose any player in January. So we have to see if Atlético will convince Bayern to let Goretzka leave now, or if he will leave as a free agent in the summer. Atlético have a good relationship with Goretzka’s agents and are trying.’
However, Tottenham’s main competition for Goretzka could come from a Serie A side.
AC Milan ready to go toe-to-toe with Spurs for Goretzka
CalcioMercato say that AC Milan have also made an initial approach to sign the 30-year-old on a free transfer in the summer.
The Rossoneri have made contact with Goretzka’s camp, with their sporting director, Igli Tare, a big admirer of the German international.