The Telegraph have claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to complete the signing of Bolgonga defender Takehiro Tomiyasu during the Olympics that begin later this month.
Tomiyasu has been a consistent performer since arriving as a relatively unknown prospect at Bologna in 2019.
It was reported two weeks ago that Fabio Paratici was in talks with Bologna over a deal for the Japanese international, who has shown his proficiency at centre-back as well as at right-back for the Serie A club.
Corriere di Bologna (as relayed by SportsLens) then revealed last week that Spurs’ opening offer of €18m (£15.4m) was turned down by Bologna and that the North Londoners are expected to return with an improved bid.
The Telegraph have now revealed that Bologna value Tomiyasu at around £21.5m.
It is explained that the 22-year-old will be part of Japan’s squad set to compete in the Olympic Games in Tokyo which will take place from 24 August to 5 September.
Spurs are said to be hopeful of completing a deal for Tomiyasu during the event, with the player also said to be keen on joining a Premier League club.
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If the Lilywhites do snap up the Bologna star, he will miss the start of the Premier League campaign due to his involvement in the Olympics.
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While Tomiyasu’s versatility could make him a smart addition, given our need for reinforcements at centre-back and right-back, the Japanese international is certainly not at his best playing in either position as a part of a back four. His signing could perhaps be evidence of the fact that Nuno is indeed primarily planning to deploy a back three at Spurs next season.
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