Tottenham Hotspur suffered a huge transfer blow on Sunday after Liverpool informed them they would sanction a deal for Andy Robertson. It emerged late last week that talks had been opened between both clubs as Thomas Frank sought to add some much-needed experience to his squad.
Robertson has started only four Premier League matches this season, having lost his place to Milos Kerkez and his contract is set to expire at the end of the season. However, it now appears the Scotland international will remain at Anfield at least until the end of the season.
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But with just a week to go until the window closes, and Frank still under pressure following Saturday's 2-2 draw with Burnley, Tottenham continue to be the subject of transfer news and gossip.
Spurs have already splurged on Conor Gallagher and Souza in January, but look set to miss out on a deal for Brazilian forward Rayan. A report from Brazil claimed last summer that talks with Vasco da Gama over a deal for the forward had taken place, with links persisting into January.
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However, it is now being reported by multiple outlets that Rayan has agreed personal terms with Bournemouth ahead of a proposed £30m transfer. The teenager is set to undergo a medical today.
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Tottenham remain open to selling striker Alejo Veliz to Bahia – but the deal could collapse today. The forward, who Spurs accepted a £7.4m bid for, is currently on loan at Rosario Central, and Thomas Frank’s side did have a recall clause this month.
But it is now claimed that the clause is no longer valid, as Veliz has played 1,430 minutes so far this season. As a result, Spurs will need the 22-year-old and Rosario Central’s approval to terminate his loan deal.
But Bahia, according to journalist German García Grova, took matters into their own hands and made a formal offer to Rosario Central to terminate the loan agreement immediately. However, and this is the important part, the offer they have made expires today, meaning all parties face a race against time to get a deal completed.
Spurs, meanwhile, have already conceded 31 goals this season, more than most top-half teams, so it is little surprise to hear they have joined the race to sign AS Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar.
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According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Spurs, Chelsea and Bournemouth are thought to be keen, as well as Bayern Munich, on signing the 26-year-old. The report claims that the Serie A side, as of the middle of January, value the Belgium international at £60m.
Any deal involving Svilar is unlikely to take place until the summer, and the report also claims that current Spurs No.1 Guglielmo Vicario is 'of interest' to various Serie A clubs, which he could join in the summer following a difficult season.