Tottenham have submitted a €100m (£87m) offer for Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, Spanish publication Fichajes has claimed.
The Lilywhites have reportedly taken the first step towards signing the Brazil international as they aim to bring in a ‘quality’ replacement for their departing captain Son Heung-min.
The South Korean forward is now close to joining MLS side Los Angeles FC, and Rodrygo has been identified as his potential successor, although he is not ‘entirely convinced’ about joining the North London side.
Rodrygo reportedly believes a move to Spurs could be a step backwards in his career and may prefer to wait for an offer from a club with greater potential.
Tottenham Make Bid for Rodrygo
Brazilian ‘not convinced’ about Spurs move
Rodrygo has been heavily linked with both a departure from Real Madrid and a move to the Premier League in recent weeks.
The ‘world-class’ 24-year-old forward was not part of new head coach Xabi Alonso’s plans at the Club World Cup last month, where he made just three appearances, playing a total of 92 minutes.
Alonso’s tactical set-up has seen Rodrygo lose his starting place to Arda Guler in the tournament, hinting at a looming tough battle for regular minutes at the Santiago Bernabeu next season.
While he is believed to have the desire to remain at the club, Rodrygo is ‘aware’ his role at Real has changed and a move elsewhere is reportedly considered the best solution for his further development.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Rodrygo scored 14 goals and provided 11 assists for Real last season.
Tottenham have spent a total of around £120m on new signings this summer, with Kevin Danso, Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus among the notable arrivals.
The Lilywhites have also tried to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, but saw their efforts collapse, with the England international signing a new three-year contract at the City Ground.
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