Report: Spurs battling Aston Villa for defender with a £21m price tag

According to Viola News, the race for Fiorentina right-back Michael Kayode is now heating up between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa.

Tottenham are being linked with Michael Kayode

Tottenham’s interest in Kayode first came to light on 24 June when Corriere Fiorentino (via Sport Witness) revealed that Spurs had been impressed by the 19-year-old’s displays last season and had expressed an interest in signing him.

The report explained that the Lilywhites’ approach had put Fiorentina in a dilemma because, while they want to hang on to the teenager who they viewed as a generation talent, the club also need to raise cash to balance their books.

Not too long after, journalist Alfredo Pedulla revealed that Aston Villa had also entered the picture, presenting an offer of €15m (£12.7m) plus bonuses for Kayode, which was turned down by the Viola.

Race heating up between Spurs and Aston Villa

Viola News have now also named Spurs and Villa as the two leading contenders for Kayode’s signature and they claim that both sides have seen proposals turned down.

It is asserted neither side were willing to pay more than €20m (£17m) for the Italy Under-21 international.

The publication adds that it would take an offer of around €25m (£21.1m) including bonuses to tempt Raffaele Palladino’s men into selling the youngster.

Spurs Web Opinion

Following the capture of Archie Gray, I believe that Tottenham will now end their interest in other right-backs, with the 18-year-old Leeds academy graduate likely to be used as Porro’s main understudy next season.

But if Postecoglou sees him as a regular midfielder, then you never know, Spurs may still need another right-back for this coming season.

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