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Racing Club de Avellaneda have made concrete efforts to sign Tottenham Hotspur’s Alejo Véliz this summer.

On Friday, we covered claims from Argentina which stated Racing offered $5m plus 30% of a future sale to Tottenham.

A day later, journalist Germán García Grova and MDZ both stated the Argentine club raised their offer to $7m [€5.97m] for the striker plus a 30% sell-on clause. They also stated Spurs are expected to accept the bid before Sunday.

That didn’t happen and journalist César Luis Merlo took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to report that Tottenham are ‘yet to respond’ to Racing’s proposal for the 21-year-old. Therefore, they have identified Cruzeiro’s Lautaro Díaz as the new target.

It’s unclear why Thomas Frank’s side haven’t responded and accepted or rejected the offer for Véliz. It could be because Boca Juniors have joined the race for him.

That’s according to Bolavip, who state Boca Juniors are ready to battle with Racing for the Argentina U21 international. Both clubs have started negotiations for the Tottenham man, with Racing already making an offer for him.

Boca Juniors manager Miguel Ángel Russo previously managed the frontman at Rosario Central. The coach has personally called Véliz to explain how he plans to integrate him in the squad.

The fee Boca Juniors are willing to offer is currently lower than Tottenham’s request. This should give their league rivals an advantage, but the Europa League winners are yet to respond.

Luka Vušković is set to arrive at Tottenham Hotspur, two years after Spurs agreed a deal with Hajduk Split.

The centre-back turned 18 years of age in February and the Premier League club had to wait until then to bring him to the UK. Tottenham can now register him for the new season.

Vušković spent the last 18 months on loan at Radomiak Radom and KVC Westerlo and starred for the Belgian club. His brother, Mario, has been at Hamburg SV since 2022 and didn’t feature last season due to a doping ban.

Hamburger Abendblatt, a newspaper local to the German club, spoke to Mario about several topics, including the Tottenham player.

Two months ago, Hamburg sealed a 6-1 win over SSV Ulm 1846 in the penultimate league fixture of last season. The win at the Volksparkstadion, their home stadium, helped the German club return to the Bundesliga for the first time in seven years.

After the final whistle against SSV Ulm, the Tottenham defender and his father were seen celebrating with Mario at the Volksparkstadion. Hamburger Abendblatt asked the 23-year-old about this.

He said: “When the final whistle blew, my father, my brother, and I immediately went on the pitch. The pitch was already packed with happy fans.

“The whole evening was a crazy experience. We went to the Nikki Tiger (a Hamburg nightclub) with the team, and I was back at the hotel by 5am. I’ll never forget the feelings from that night. It was truly perfect.”

The newspaper asked him whether there’s a chance Tottenham could send his brother on loan to Hamburg.

Responding to that, Mario explained: “Luka loves HSV simply because the club and the fans always support me.

“When he witnessed the promotion party at the Volksparkstadion, he was impressed by how big the club is and how incredible the fans are. He would love to play for HSV and wouldn’t say no to an offer. In the end, however, Tottenham will decide what is best for his development.”

Earlier this week, we covered claims from Argentina that Racing Club de Avellaneda are keen on signing Tottenham Hotspur’s Alejo Véliz to please their manager, Gustavo Costas.

It was initially reported the Argentine club plan to offer $5m [€4.3m] for 60% of Véliz’s rights.

On Friday, both Olé and Racing de Alma stated they have made a formal offer of $5m for 100% of his rights. They also reported Tottenham will receive a 30% sell-on clause.

Spurs weren’t thrilled with this offer and Racing have now made an improved bid. That’s according to journalist Germán García Grova, who took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share the latest.

He claims the South American club have raised their offer to $7m [€5.97m] plus a 30% sell-on clause. The journalist adds the Europa League winners’ ‘OK is expected between now and Sunday’, meaning within 48 hours.

Germán García Grova’s claim is backed up by MDZ, who add Racing’s new offer is ‘close to being accepted’ by Tottenham.

MDZ say if this operation goes though, the Spurs man will be Racing’s new club-record signing.

Véliz left Rosario Central for Tottenham in 2023 and wasn’t able to enjoy regular minutes. The north London club sent him on loan to Sevilla and Espanyol for the last 18 months.

Two days ago, TyC Sports reported Racing Club de Avellaneda offered $5m to Tottenham Hotspur for 60% of Alejo Véliz’s rights. That means it’s a full transfer, but Spurs would get 40% of a future fee.

Later that day, Olé and Racing de Alma both denied Racing making an offer for the striker but insisted they will soon table a bid.

A fresh report from Racing de Alma reports the Argentine club are going all out and made a formal offer for the Tottenham player in the last few hours.

Racing have offered $5m [€4.3m] and Spurs will be entitled to receive 30% of the fee from a future sale.

Olé provide a few additional updates on the South American’s club firm desire to sign the 21-year-old.

They back up Racing de Alma’s claim about the details of the offer and add that the club made this formal offer to Tottenham in the ‘last few hours’.

Thomas Frank’s side have made it clear they will only consider a sale, with a significant percentage of a future sale.

Olé states Racing are ‘currently in full negotiations’ with the Europa League winners over finding an agreement. They add unnamed clubs from Europe and Brazil are also in the picture to sign the striker.

Although Tottenham want a sale, both reports don’t mention whether they have accepted Racing’s formal bid for Véliz.

Koni de Winter was one of Genoa’s best players during the 2024/25 season and the defender is now at the centre of a gorwing transfer battle, with Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace said to be among those keen.

The Belgian played at right centre-back and left centre-back and also operated at right-back, showing his trademark versatility across the campaign.

Juventus and Inter Milan have been linked with the defender but Tottenham are emerging as a candidate to bring him to England.

Corriere dello Sport report Spurs are in the front row to sign De Winter, having scouted him multiple times during the 2024/25 season.

Genoa currently value the 23-year-old at €30m, and Crystal Palace were keen before Spurs moved into the picture.

The Rossoblu have shown no intention of giving discounts and there is an indication that interest from the two English sides is being used to keep the asking price high.

There’s no shortage of interest in the versatile player, and he appears a great squad option and someone who could compete for a starting place.

Georges Mikautadze’s fine displays for Lyon last season have seen him attract interest from a few clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, according to Tutto Juve.

The striker scored 17 goals and registered 11 assists from 47 games and Juventus have identified him as a new target. Juventus are also thinking about the 24-year-old for the new season but have to be wary of Tottenham.

The report states several clubs from England are showing interest in him and only Spurs are mentioned. They add the Europa League winners are in the front row to secure his services.

Earlier this week, Lyon confirmed they will appeal after France’s DNCG relegated them to the second division. The situation at the club could see a few players leave this summer.

After an impressive season, the Georgia international is one of the hottest candidates to leave and the internal crisis at Lyon could accelerate his departure.

According to Tutto Juve, Tottenham are ‘ready to make a concrete offer’ for the frontman in the coming weeks. There’s no mention of the fee they are willing to propose, Lyon’s request or if the player is open to joining Spurs.

Due to Tottenham’s intention, Juve have to step up to sign Mikautadze.

Racing Club de Avellaneda have joined Rosario Central in the race for Tottenham Hotspur’s Alejo Véliz.

Earlier today, we covered claims from TyC Sports that Racing made a $5m bid for 60% of the striker’s rights. They also stated Spurs have agreed to sell if some details of the offer are modified.

Wednesday’s edition of Olé and Racing de Alma both state the Argentina club have denied making an offer to Tottenham for the 21-year-old.

Racing’s Maxi Salas is set to leave and their manager, Gustavo Costas, requested the club sign Véliz.

Olé reports they plan to initiate contact with the Europa League winners for the Argentina U21 international, to please Costas.

After denying making an offer, Racing sources have told Olé they are keen and will push to sign Véliz.

The same source further states: ‘Racing will surely consider sending an offer for Véliz.’

The player’s contract is until 2029, and the newspaper states Thomas Frank’s side are willing to negotiate for a percentage of his rights.

Racing de Alma states the possibility of him joining the club is ‘gaining momentum’. They plan to make formal contact with the north London club and will ‘seek to expedite the move’.

The website also reports Racing are planning to send an offer to Tottenham in the ‘short term’. They may make a ‘significant financial push’ to sign Véliz by investing part of the €8m fee they will receive from Salas’ sale.

Rosario Central haven’t given up on Alejo Véliz, after Tottenham Hotspur rejected their loan offer.

On Monday, we covered claims from Argentina which stated negotiations are ongoing for the striker.

On Tuesday, Rosario Central technical director Federico Lussenhoff said he won’t rule out a move for the 21-year-old and that negotiations are underway.

Rosario Central will face tough competition from Racing Club de Avellaneda to sign the Tottenham player. That’s according to TyC Sports, who state the latter have joined the race.

Gustavo Costas, the Argentine club’s manager, has requested a new striker and the focus is on Véliz.

The report states Racing have contacted the Europa League winners over a move for the Argentina U21 international. If he returns to Argentina, his preference is Rosario Central. They can’t afford to buy him, and their loan offer has been rejected.

According to TyC Sports, the frontman has given his approval to Racing, who have made an initial bid of $5m [€4.3m] for 60% of his rights.

Thomas Frank’s side have ‘approved the transfer, provided some details of the initial offer are modified’.

There’s no mention of what those details are.

There’s a claim in the Turkish media that Galatasaray are the latest Super Lig side to be interested in Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison.

The Brazilian could leave the Premier League side this summer and earlier this month he was linked with Fenerbahce.

Posta report on Galatasaray’s centre forward options if they fail in their attempts to keep Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian spent last season on loan with the Turkish champions, but there is uncertainty if he will remain in Istanbul.

Subsequently, Richarlison has emerged as a target for Galatasaray and Tottenham have reportedly given the ‘green light’ for the 28-year-old to join the Champions League qualified club.

It’s claimed Spurs are willing either to loan out the attacker or sell him on a permanent basis. There are no reports what transfer fee the London club would be demanding.

Gala could expect to face competition from local rivals Fenerbahce after reports Richarlison has been offered to them. At the time it was stated Jose Mourinho would make the final decision on whether to sign the Tottenham player.

Richarlison made 15 Premier League appearances last season, scoring four goals, and is contracted to Tottenham until June 2027.

Tottenham Hotspur have River Plate youngster Ian Subiabre on their transfer agenda for this summer, according to River Noticias.

The 18-year-old initially joined River Plate’s youth system in 2022 and made his way into their first team in 2024. He was part of Argentina’s squad at the U20 South American Championship earlier this year.

After impressing in this tournament, the winger has mainly been used as a substitute at the club, but that hasn’t stopped Tottenham.

The report states Spurs have made formal enquiries about the young attacker’s contract situation in the ‘last few hours’.

Chelsea were the first English club to show interest in him and held a meeting with his agent, former player Claudio Caniggia.

Subiabre has a $30m [€26.1m] release clause in a contract that expires in December 2026. This saw the Blues cool their interest.

The report states the Europa League winners could present a ‘different offer, perhaps with different payment terms’. They could also propose a percentage of a future sale to River Plate, indicating Tottenham’s plan isn’t to activate Subiabre’s clause.

River Plate aren’t ruling out a potential move in the short-term, likely after the Club World Cup. They haven’t received any formal offer so far and their desire is to retain him, unless there’s an offer of $30m.