Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly “progressing talks” to name Chelsea top man Fikayo Tomori of Serie A giants AC Milan.
Spurs are moving to add to their squad before the January transfer window closes on Monday night.
The North London outfit were among the clubs in the race to land Bayern Munich teenager Mathys Tel. They agreed a deal with the Bundesliga giants, but Fabrizio Romano has revealed that he’s decided to turn down a move to Tottenham.
Romano said: “Mathys’s resolution is to reject Tottenham’s proposal.
“Despite the will to indicate to 60 million euros and face to face, Tel has spurs of his decision.
“As expected, such will not register at the Spursarray . . . more PL clubs are in this now. “
In the past it was reported that such was Spurs’ “new priority” this month, however, they have turned their attention to signing a new centre-back.
Spurs have been dogged by injuries this season and this is particularly the case at centre-back as they have been without Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven for most of the campaign.
Several Tottenham players have been used outside position for the central defender this season and should point out in the next few days.
Roman also that England International Tomori is a “option” that they are considering.
The 27-year-old progressed through the ranks at Chelsea but left to join AC Milan permanently in 2021. He has made 163 appearances for the Serie A giants in all competitions.
This season, Tomori has been in and out of the team as he’s only made nine Serie A and could return to the Premier League.
Romano said: “Tottenham and AC Milan are in negotiations for Fikayo Tomori, among 3 options for Spurs at CB as clubs are still discussing formula and fee.
“Negotiations are also continuing with Tomori on non-public terms. The spurs need to charge Postcoglou’s team with a defender. “
Journalist Ben Jacobs then added: “Spurs made progress in talks with Milan for Fikayo Tomori.
“Milan hoping for €30m. Nothing agreed with club or player yet, but Spurs moving to add defensive cover before the window shuts.”
Spurs were dealt a further blow on Thursday night as Radu Dragusin was forced off injured against Elfsborg. Speaking post-match, Ange Postecoglou said: “We seem to be losing players as we get them back.
“We do not need to lose anyone, once again, the most productive plans established. We tried to dazzle Radu last night, because he had played a lot of football. He comes and is injured.
“You can’t plan for those things. We have a big week ahead of us, starting on Sunday. We’re going to have to do it with that core of players, so we’ve got to be careful how we do that. “