Tottenham Hotspur are pressing ahead with a move for Lazio centre-back Mario Gila, but two of the Lilywhites’ Premier League rivals have had offers sent back for the centre-back over recent days as the Serie A club’s asking price has now come to light.
With Cristian Romero continuing to be linked with a move to Atletico Madrid, it has been reported over recent days that signing a centre-back is one of Thomas Frank’s priorities this summer.
A few days ago, reports from Italy indicated that Tottenham had set their sights on Lazio defender Mario Gila, who has come on leaps and bounds over the last couple of years in Rome.
However, Spurs are expected to face intense competition for the Lazio man, including from two domestic rivals as well as from two of the biggest clubs in Europe.
Chelsea and Bournemouth offers for Tottenham target rejected
This update comes from Il Messaggero, who say that it is not just Tottenham Hotspur who have their eye on the 24-year-old, but also Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid.
Additionally, Chelsea and Bournemouth have not just signalled their interest in Gila, but have submitted bids, which have been turned down by Lazio.
It is revealed that the Cherries made a proposal of €40m (£34m) while the Blues offered €35m (£30m) for the Spaniard, but neither offer was good enough.
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Tottenham thus have to see off a lot of competition if they wish to bring Gila to N17 this summer.
How much do Lazio want for Gila?
Il Messaggero say that with Maurizio Sarri returning to Lazio this summer, the Italian coach has made it clear that the centre-back is part of his plans.
The 66-year-old has told the Serie A club’s hierarchy that he intends to fix the ‘flaws’ in Gila’s game and has urged them not to sell the player.