Report: Asking price for Spurs target could decrease following CL elimination

CalcioMercato have stated that Club Brugge could lower their asking price for rumoured Spurs target Charles De Ketelaere after they were knocked out of the Champions League.

De Ketelaere, who broke into Brugge’s senior side in 2019, hit the limelight last season after establishing himself as a regular in the club’s starting eleven.

The 20-year-old has continued to shine so far this campaign, with five goals and five assists in 17 league matches.

The versatile attacking midfielder, who is also capable of playing up top, in the number ten role or out wide, has also already featured on multiple occasions for the Belgian national side.

It was reported last month that Spurs and Milan were set to battle it out for the Belgian wonderkid’s signature in January.

CalcioMercato have now provided an update on De Ketelaere’s future, claiming that Brugge’s exit from the Champions League makes it more likely he will depart next month.

The report explains the attacking midfielder has been on Milan’s radar for a long time and the Serie A giants are continuing to monitor his progress.

It is stated that Bruge previously valued the youngster at more than €25m (£21.3m) but their asking price could now decrease, which makes him a more attractive target for the Rossoneri.

Spurs Web Opinion

Conte tends to like attackers like De Ketelaere, who are versatile and capable of taking up different positions across the frontline. At 20 years of age, the youngster still has plenty of room to develop. 

Going for a young attacker of De Ketelaere’s profile might be the best way for Spurs to go in January rather than buying an experienced striker who knows that he would have to play second fiddle to Kane.

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