Villarreal are ready to pounce on a Tottenham Hotspur attacker after learning that the club he is currently on loan at cannot afford to pay his release clause.
Several Tottenham players have impressed out on loan this season, and a couple of them have put themselves in the shop window.
One of those is Bryan Gil, who has shone right from day one at Girona, not only emerging as one of the club’s best players but also forcing himself back into the Spanish national team set-up.
A permanent departure from Tottenham Hotspur this summer seemed inevitable for the winger, but that has been put in doubt after the 24-year-old picked up a knee injury back in March, which ended his season prematurely.
Over recent weeks, it has been reported that Girona are now unlikely to activate their €15m (£12.5m) option to buy Gil, but another Spanish club are now allegedly ready to pounce.
Villarreal plotting a move for Tottenham’s Bryan Gil
According to a report in El Desmarque, Villarreal are now plotting a move to sign the Spain international this summer.
In fact, the outlet alleges that they have identified the Tottenham man as one of their three top summer targets alongside UD Las Palmas’ Alberto Moleiro and Atlético Madrid’s Rodrigo Riquelme if they qualify for the Champions League.
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It is pointed out that Girona cannot afford to pay £12.5m to land Gil, which has opened the door to Marcelino García Toral’s men, who would find the deal more affordable, particularly if they achieve Champions League qualification.
What has Gil said about his future?
While it is not clear where the winger will end up, it is certain that he will not be at Spurs next summer.
This was confirmed by the player himself two weeks ago, with Gil stating that he will leave Tottenham this summer, adding that he has no hard feelings towards the club.