Pape Sarr could head out the Tottenham door before the September 1 deadline, but Spurs have put a surprisingly high valuation on him.
Spurs have bolstered their midfield with the additions of Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes for a combined £185m.
While Joao Palhinha left at the end of his loan spell, no other senior midfielder has been sold, leaving Roberto De Zerbi with an abundance of riches in the middle of the park.
It was previously reported that one Spurs midfielder could be allowed to leave for £30m, but it has now emerged that the player could cost significantly more than that figure.
Tottenham want close to £50m for Pape Matar Sarr
CaughtOffside have now confirmed what other sources have reported over recent weeks, revealing that Pape Sarr’s future at Spurs is uncertain following their midfield additions this summer.
The report reveals that Al Ahli have made enquiries about Sarr, while Aston Villa and Brentford are also keeping tabs on the Senegal international.
Tottenham are open to selling if a ‘suitable’ offer arrives, but there has been no formal bid for the 23-year-old so far.
The outlet suggests that while Villa may explore a £30m move for the former Metz man, Tottenham value him closer to £50m.
It is suggested that the Lilywhites will not rush into accepting a low fee for Sarr since he is young, Premier League-proven and contracted until 2030.
Another Spurs midfielder faces uncertain future
Sarr is not the only Tottenham midfielder whose future is up in the air, with reports indicating that Lucas Bergvall remains intent on exploring a late move away from the club.
The Swede is thought to want a prominent starting role, which he is unsure he will get in North London, with Newcastle and Nottingham Forest eyeing a late move for the Spurs midfielder
According to Alasdair Gold, it would take an offer of over £60m to price Bergvall away from Tottenham at this stage of the transfer window.