A club who just won their domestic league have identified Tottenham Hotspur winger Mathys Tel as a potential target for this summer.
Work continues to be done on the pitch at Tottenham Hotspur ahead of next season as they look to improve their first-team squad.
We have already seen Spurs hand Ben Davies a new deal, while several other players have departed north London, including Yves Bissouma and a couple of youngsters.
There could well be more outgoings as Spurs look to create a squad in the mould of Roberto De Zerbi. The Italian made it clear last season that only 10-12 players within his squad were good enough to form the spine of the side.
It remains to be seen which other players depart, but a few Tottenham stars have continued to attract interest from elsewhere.
Tottenham winger Mathys Tel eyed by Porto as Borja Sainz replacement
Mathys Tel is a player who has been linked with a move away from Spurs in recent weeks, with Porto said to be showing interest in signing him.
According to Bola na Rede, the Portuguese side is not backing down in their efforts to sign the Spurs wide forward.
As things stand, Porto are at risk of losing winger Borja Sainz, a player they are willing to sell and who is attracting interest from Athletic Bilbao.
Should he depart, a move for Tel is said to be on the cards, with the Tottenham attacker viewed as a potential replacement.
Spurs hold strong position amid growing Mathys Tel interest
The publication further reports that Tel is valued at around £26m (€30m), with any move most likely to be structured as a loan with an option to buy.
It is also made clear that a deal is unlikely to happen unless Sainz is sold first. Porto would need to find a financial formula capable of satisfying Tottenham, who committed around £39m (€45m) to sign Tel from Bayern Munich, while the player’s salary is also considered a challenge.
Competition for the forward is also stiff, with Borussia Dortmund and clubs in Turkey keen on signing Tel. Lille and Eintracht Frankfurt are also said to be in the picture.
Spurs do hold the upper hand in negotiations, given Tel’s contract does not expire until 2031, meaning they could still demand a significant fee for the winger, who made 38 appearances for Tottenham last season, scoring four goals and providing two assists.