Tottenham Hotspur have their eye on Palmeiras striker Flaco López as he continues to impress for the Brazilian club.
That’s according to journalist Diego Firmino. He reports that Tottenham have the player on their radar ahead of the summer transfer window.
According to his information, Palmeiras are expecting an offer of €40-45m to arrive for the 25-year-old after the World Cup. It remains unclear whether the move will come from Tottenham or elsewhere.
They’re not the only side in the Premier League showing an interest according to Firmino. He adds that Fulham and West Ham are also aware of him.
Fulham and West Ham
That’s something Sport Witness have covered over the last year. In August, reports said Fulham were monitoring López as a possible successor to Rodrigo Muniz.
Their interest was pushed forward again December when West Ham were also brought into the mix. Neither side ended up moving in the January transfer window, despite both targeting strikers to bolster their squads.
Now, according to Firmino, Tottenham are also showing an interest. Any summer move will remain on hold until they secure their Premier League status.
Given that’s far from the case, and they have an interim manager in Igor Tudor, López is likely just a name on a list.
Atlético Madrid competition for Tottenham
The striker has impressed for Palmeiras since joining them in a €9.5m deal in 2022. He’s since managed 62 goals and 18 assists in 189 games for the club. That followed 22 goals and five assists in 599 for CA Lanus.
The Premier League trio are not the only side interested, as Firmino says Atlético Madrid are also monitoring the Argentinian.
They have a deep and active connection with Argentina, with seven players from the Albiceleste in their current squad and Diego Simeone on the touchline too.
It wouldn’t be a surprise to see them provide competition to Fulham, West Ham and Tottenham should they ever make concrete moves.