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Tottenham Hotspur have a concrete interest in Como’s Nico Paz and have made attempts to sign him this summer.

Earlier this month, Gianluca Di Marzio reported Spurs offered €40m, but the Serie A side turned it down.

On Sunday, the journalist explained Tottenham have increased their bid to €50m, which is still short of Como’s €70m valuation.

Gianluca Di Marzio provides the latest on the Europa League winners’ pursuit of the 20-year-old, who joined Como from Real Madrid a year ago.

Thomas Frank’s side have made a new offer of €65m plus €10m in bonuses, which meets Como’s valuation. Despite this, the Italian club have rejected this and Di Marzio claims Tottenham are unlikely to raise further.

This decision was taken after discussions between Como’s Indonesian owner and the La Liga side. They hold 50% of the attacking midfielder’s rights, meaning Real Madrid will receive 50% of the resale fee.

Paz is also in favour of staying with the Italian club, with a hope of returning to Real Madrid next summer.

Di Marzio reports that unless there’s a major turnaround, the Argentina international will continue at Como.

Como will hold fresh talks with Real Madrid to buy the remaining 50% of his rights. Xabi Alonso’s side can still retain the buyback option, but for higher than the current price of €10m.

On Sunday, Como sealed a 2-0 win over Lazio and Paz got his name on the scoresheet. After the tie, Sky Italia, relayed by Gianluca Di Marzio, asked Cesc Fàbregas about Paz’s future.

“Nico Paz? I know he’s very happy in Como, he wants to be a top player. He always trains on free kicks, and he scored,” he said.

Spanish side Girona have reactivated the idea of signing Bryan Gil on a free transfer, if he is released by Tottenham Hotspur.

That’s according to journalist Nil Solà, who reports that the Spanish club are interested in bringing Gil back if he is available on a free.

He explains that they are looking at repeating the operation that they concluded this week for Alex Moreno. He was released from his contract by Aston Villa and then signed for the club not long afterwards

According to his information, Gil is totally willing to make the move to Montilivi. It remains to be seen what Tottenham’s stance on the matter is, though.

Gil is not a part of their current plans and has spent the last few seasons out on various loan deals, including at Girona last season.

The player’s current deal expires in 2026 so this summer is the last in which they can make any sort of money on him. He cost €25m to sign from Sevilla in 2021.

He’s also out injured with a ligament tear, though, and that’s made finding a permanent exit, even at a reduced fee, a difficult task. Perhaps Girona are looking to take advantage of that and get Gil on a free transfer at the end of the window.

Earlier this month, Gianluca Di Marzio reported Tottenham Hotspur have offered €40m for Nico Paz, but it was turned down by Como.

On Saturday, the journalist said Tottenham are ready to make an improved bid for the 20-year-old, valued at €70m by Como. He made no mention of the fee Spurs plan to make.

Gianluca Di Marzio has a fresh report, providing the latest on Tottenham’s efforts to sign Paz this summer.

He claims the attacking midfielder has been a ‘long-time transfer target’ for the Premier League club. They continue to chase the youngster despite seeing their initial offer of €40 get rejected.

According to Di Marzio, Tottenham have tabled a new offer of €50m and continue to hold talks with Como.

The Serie A side haven’t yet approved the Europa League winners’ latest bid as it’s €20m short of their valuation. The Argentina international has also not given his approval and hasn’t made any moves so far.

That’s because the journalist claims the former Real Madrid man’s desire is to continue this season with Cesc Fàbregas’ side, hoping that Los Blancos could bring him back next summer.

Galatasaray are interested in a deal for Tottenham’s Yves Bissouma, but need to convince Spurs on a loan deal to get him.

That’s according to journalist Ali Naci Küçük, via Futbol Arena, who says the Turkish side are determined to add a midfielder to their squad.

Bissouma has been linked with a move away from Tottenham this summer as he doesn’t appear to currently be in Thomas Frank’s plans.

A move to Turkey has been mooted for weeks without anything progressing but a report three days ago insisted that Galatasaray had put themselves into the picture.

That claimed that they had joined the likes of Juventus and Fenerbahce in looking at the Tottenham man and were planning to make their move for him before too long.

Küçük backs that up, reporting that the decision to move for a midfielder was made after the recent win over Fatih Karagümrük. The problem at the minute, though, is that Tottenham don’t want to sanction a loan deal and would prefer to sell outright to try and recover some of the €29.2m they paid to sign him from Brighton in 2022.

“Galatasaray management clearly decided that a midfielder would be a good option, so as not to be left out of the woodwork later in the season,” he said.

“This was discussed with coach Okan. Now, Galatasaray wants to bring in a player on loan in that area. Because, as I said, they’ll be allocating their transfer budget to center-backs next year and also spending on goalkeepers, so they want to loan a midfielder.

“At this point, Galatasaray’s primary target is Bissouma; the player is ready to come to Turkey. Tottenham is ready to let him out of his contract.

“But the only disagreement here is that Tottenham want to sell. Galatasaray want to loan him for a transfer fee. If Galatasaray manages to convince the English club at that point, they will sign him.”

Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with Atlético Madrid’s Alexander Sørloth this summer.

The Magpies are in the market for a new striker, especially with the ongoing saga around Alexander Isak. There’s also been talk of Tottenham interest in Sørloth.

Recent claims from Spain have said the 29-year-old’s future at the La Liga side remains uncertain. It’s even reported he’s unhappy to have fallen behind Giacomo Raspadori and Antoine Griezmann and has asked to leave in this window.

Earlier this week, El Desmarque said Atlético are looking to collect €35m for the striker.

Dagbladet have relayed these and also claims made elsewhere about Newcastle and Tottenham’s reported interest in Sørloth.

They also got in touch with the 29-year-old’s father, Gøran Sørloth, to get an update on reports linking his son to Newcastle and Tottenham.

“I can deny most of it. It’s a transfer window, and that’s how it is, all summer and throughout January. I can deny that. It’s just wild rumours,” he said.

“There are definitely clubs that have their feelers out and want to strengthen their team. That’s not surprising. Alexander Isak won’t be a Newcastle player any longer, I see. There are several teams that have injuries and things like that.”

“But Alexander is an Atlético Madrid player. Hopefully he’ll start tomorrow [today against Elche]. Then suddenly there’s a little less chance… Then I think the rumour mill will quiet down a bit.”

Dagbladet specifically asked Papa Sørloth whether the Norway international could consider joining Eddie Howe’s side if they were to assure him of a starting role.

Responding to that, Gøran explained: “I certainly hope Alexander [Sørloth] is not satisfied with not getting more playing time. If he is satisfied, he will have to find something else to do.”

“The season has just started. He had a slight hamstring injury before last weekend’s game. Now he is fit.”

On August 7th, Gianluca Di Marzio reported Como have turned down Tottenham Hotspur’s €40m bid for Nico Paz.

Recent claims in the UK have discussed the north London club’s interest in the attacking midfielder.

On Saturday, La Provincia di Como dismissed Tottenham making an offer but reported they made an approach for Paz.

Gianluca Di Marzio shares the latest and continues to insist Tottenham have already made a ‘clear move’ by offering €40m at the start of this month, which was rejected by Como.

Thomas Frank’s side are looking for an attacking midfielder following James Maddison’s serious injury setback. According to the Italian journalist, they are keen on signing the 20-year-old, despite Como’s initial rejection.

Cesc Fàbregas’ side are said to have requested €70m for the Argentina international, who has a contract lasting until 2028.

Di Marzio claims Tottenham now want to raise their offer, without specifying the figure or whether they’ll meet the €70m requested by Como.

Paz left Real Madrid for the Italian club in August 2024. Los Blancos have an option to match Tottenham’s offer or reportedly receive 50% fee from his sale. In other words, the journalist reports the Spanish club will have a huge say on the player’s future.

Two weeks ago, Gianluca Di Marzio reported Tottenham had made a €40m offer for Como’s Nico Paz.

While this claim was denied by sections of the media, reports this week from England have spoken of a renewed Spurs approach for the Argentine.

La Provincia di Como have responded to this and completely trash the idea of an offer from Tottenham.

While the Italian side have refused to comment publicly on this topic, the outlet claim there’s never been a formal negotiation for the talented Argentine and no offer has been received by Como.

Even though Tottenham are interested in the 20-year-old, Thomas Frank’s side have not gone beyond an enquiry and Come can’t stop anyone making an approach.

The newspaper reiterates Real Madrid will have a say in Paz’s future. They have the option to match any offer that arrives for the youngster or are entitled to a 50% resale fee from his potential Como exit.

The overwhelming local stance is Cesc Fabregas’ side will not be convinced easily to sell Paz.

Como have shown a lot of ambition this summer and as well as battling Inter Milan to keep Fabregas, they have also managed to keep Assane Diao at the club. This indicates that any move from Tottenham will face a brick wall.

AS Roma have identified Tottenham Hotspur’s Wilson Odobert as one of the targets to improve their attack this summer.

That’s according to Corriere dello Sport, and they report the Serie A side have made an attempt to sign the winger. Last August, Odobert left Burnley for Tottenham and finished his debut season with three goals from 21 games.

He picked up a hamstring injury and spent close to 150 days on the sidelines between September and February, restricting his game time at Spurs. The Giallorossi could now try to sign him before this window closes.

Roma have an agreement with Manchester United to sign Jadon Sancho, but he’s yet to give his approval. The situation has forced their sporting director, Frederic Massara, to evaluate other options.

On Thursday, the option of the Tottenham player emerged, and Roma have probed the possibility of securing his services.

The 20-year-old has a contract until 2029, and the newspaper reports the Europa League winners have set a starting price of €25m. It’s claimed Gian Piero Gasperini’s side ‘could guarantee’ this fee through a loan deal with an option to buy.

It’s unclear whether Tottenham will accept this formula and Corriere makes no mention of Odobert’s stance on joining Roma.

On Wednesday, Il Messaggero reported AS Roma have been offered a chance to sign Manor Solomon and Bryan Gil from Tottenham Hotspur.

Even though the Italian club’s main target for attack is now Jadon Sancho, Spurs were testing the transfer waters.

Today’s edition of Gazzetta dello Sport has more information about the Tottenham players and the situation now also involves West Ham.

The Italian newspaper explains Roma have rejected the opportunity to sign Solomon and Gil. West Ham’s Crysencio Summervile is being monitored as a target and his profile could be of interest to Gian Piero Gasperini.

Roma’s main focus is still Sancho, which is proving to be a difficult deal due to demands from the player’s camp. Wolves’ Fabio Silva is also a target, so it remains to be seen if a formal offer is made to West Ham for Crysencio or not.

The 23-year-old is currently nursing a hamstring injury and last season he played only 19 times in the Premier League, scoring once.

Tottenham Hotspur have been credited with interest in Real Madrid’s Rodrygo for weeks and the Spanish media continues to name them as his contender.

The forward has been an unused substitute in four of seven games, and came off the bench twice, since Xabi Alonso arrived at Real Madrid. The manager has favoured others ahead of the 24-year-old.

Thursday’s edition of Mundo Deportivo states ‘The Rodyrgo case remains alive’ and it needs to be seen where he’ll play beyond this summer window.

It’s claimed Real Madrid’s desire is to retain him, but if he were to ask for a move, they won’t stop him.

Although he’s been linked to several clubs, Los Blancos haven’t received any offers. The newspaper reports Tottenham are the only club to have approached Real Madrid. A move to Manchester City would depend on Savinho, pursued by Spurs, leaving the Etihad.

Thursday’s edition of AS reports the Brazil international is starting to lose prominence at Real Madrid, and the newspaper talks up Tottenham, Manchester City and Liverpool as his potential suitors.

Defensa Central have gone a step ahead and have a detailed report focusing on the north London club’s interest in Rodrygo.

It’s claimed Liverpool and Arsenal are focusing on other targets, while Manchester City haven’t made progress. This leaves Thomas Frank’s side as the only option and they are said to be keen.

The report states Real Madrid would look favourably on loan move as long as Tottenham cover his full salary. The two clubs are said to be considering whether or not to include a purchase option.

Real Madrid have realised no European club is ready to offer €100m and are therefore considering a loan move.

The outlet makes no mention whether Rodrygo is willing to move to London. He may have to decide soon as his situation is unlikely to improve at Real Madrid.

Claims from Brazil on Wednesday also talked up a move to the Premier League.