Tottenham Hotspur are considering the “ruthless” Gift Orban as a potential replacement for star striker Harry Kane, should he secure a move to Bayern Munich, according to Fabrizio Romano. He states that Orban is “really appreciated” by the North London club.
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Tottenham Eye Move for Gift Orban
Tensions Rising Over Kane Deal as Spurs Look at Gift Orban
Bayern Munich, who have been actively pursuing Kane, have submitted an improved bid that they consider their final offer. They were expecting a response from Tottenham on Friday to determine whether a deal will proceed. Kane has expressed his willingness to join Bayern, but the transfer hinges on the decision of Spurs chairman, Daniel Levy.
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Tottenham dismissed the Bundesliga club’s initial offer of £60m plus add-ons for Kane, deeming it insufficient. The German champions have reportedly returned with an offer of close to £86 million, which has received no response from Daniel Levy.
Orban Identified to Fill Void
Amidst the ongoing saga, Tottenham’s interest in Orban as a potential replacement for the record-breaking goal scorer has come to light. Romano stated that he is one to “keep an eye on” suggesting that perhaps the club see him as a viable option to fill this potential void left by their star striker’s seemingly imminent departure.
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As negotiations between Tottenham and Bayern Munich continue – it remains to be seen if Orban will move to North London. Romano has ignited speculation by telling us he will reveal “more on this one in the next few days”. Fans now eagerly await updates to learn the outcome of Tottenham’s pursuit of the promising striker. Romano said that he can “guarantee” he is a name on the list.
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Tottenham’s proactive approach in identifying potential replacements for Kane perhaps shows that they are more accepting of his potential sale than first thought.
As the transfer window enters its final month, the speculation surrounding Orban will likely continue to gather momentum.
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