Tottenham Hotspur are in the market for quality attacking reinforcements come January and have now been told how much it will take to land a winger who is thriving in one of Europe's top-five leagues.
Thomas Frank has had mixed luck with signings since walking through the door in N17, and many would argue that Spurs' capture of Mohammed Kudus has been their best bit of business so far.
On the flip side, Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani may take a little longer to fully settle at the club after some mixed performances, which is part and parcel of football at the end of the day, and the latter's been very stop-start due to multiple injury problems.
As January approaches, signings will be necessary for Tottenham to kick on under Frank's stewardship, and he already appears to have identified some exciting names to help their push for a strong Premier League finish.
Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo is a high-profile Spurs target and may be on his way to N17 amid the Lilywhites' wish to recruit a new winger as a top priority, rather than a fixed number nine.
Looking towards in-form Premier League stars may be their preference. Everton's Iliman Ndiaye is another name wanted by Tottenham, and they have made an approach for the Senegal international, even if he could cost close to £70 million.
Truthfully, Spurs have the financial muscle to acquire top talent, but half the battle may be convincing players that their project has more to offer in the long term than rival clubs.
Competition for new additions in mid-season is usually fierce, though Tottenham have been told in no uncertain circumstances how much it may cost to bring one of their known targets to North London if they decide to press ahead with a move.
Tottenham told how much it will cost to land Takefusa Kubo
According to Pete O'Rourke on Football Insider's Inside Track, Tottenham target Takefusa Kubo has a £52 million release clause inserted in his Real Sociedad contract, and any bid submitted matching that figure would be enough to enter direct negotiations with the player.
He explained: "He’s been continually linked with the move to the Premier League with Tottenham, Liverpool over the years, Aston Villa as well. Top young player who’s done really well for Real Sociedad. So, it’s no surprise that the top European clubs are looking at the Japanese international as well.
"He has got a release clause in his contract, so it would be straightforward if Tottenham wanted to go and sign him in January. £52million, it’s not a cheap deal by any stretch of the imagination. So, that will come into consideration if Tottenham are to firm up their interest in Kubo as well."