Tottenham will submit a fresh proposal for Radu Dragusin as Genoa continues to demand €30 million in fixed fees.
According to Rudy Galetti, Tottenham appear poised to make a fresh proposal to sign Radu Dragusin. Spurs had reportedly made an earlier offer which might have fallen short of Genoa’s asking price of €30 million in fixed fees, as talks will continue between the two clubs.
Tottenham to make a second offer for Radu Dragusin
Tottenham had identified Radu Dragusin as their ideal defensive target for January and had opened direct talks with Genoa in the past few days. The two clubs had begun negotiations with personal terms already agreed with the Romanian defender.
Tottenham made a €25 million opening offer after careful considerations, but Genoa had then wanted €30 million in fixed fees. The Italian side have stuck to their stance and in the process knocked back the first proposal, but kept the channels open.
Now, as per Rudy Galetti, Spurs are ready to make a second offer to sign Dragusin and hope that Genoa will accept this new bid. The fresh proposal could come close to the Serie A side’s asking price, although there are chances it could still fall short.
Dragusin remains open to the move as Ange Postecoglou seeks a defender as early as possible. Fabrizio Romano had reported the Australian boss wanted the signing wrapped up this week, and it appears Spurs are on course to fulfil that requirement.
Will Tottenham sign another defender?
Tottenham had set sights on a number of options during the last few weeks. Central defender remains a priority for Postecoglou as the team has already suffered with the regular absences of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven.
The pair had established themselves as Postecoglou’s preferred partnership since the campaign began, but their injury-led absences have cost them points. Now, with Dragusin arriving, there are doubts about whether Spurs will chase another defender.
They had sights on Jean-Clair Todibo earlier, but with OGC Nice likely to prolong negotiations, Postecoglou swiftly turned his attention towards Dragusin. Hence, the chances of another defender after the Romanian seem unlikely, as Tottenham will focus their efforts on bringing the Genoa man at the earliest.
