Fabrizio Romano has reported that RC Lens have agreed a deal to sign Elye Wahi despite several other clubs showing interest in the 20-year-old striker, including Spurs.
A couple of days ago, we relayed a report from CaughtOffside, which claimed that Tottenham had emerged as ‘contenders’ for Wahi’s signature over recent days, having expressed a concrete interest in the forward. The outlet claimed that Spurs look set to battle their local rivals, Chelsea, for the Montpellier star’s services.
However, Foot Mercato subsequently stated on Wednesday that West Ham United had moved into pole position for Wahi’s signature ahead of their two London rivals.
The publication added that Eintracht Frankfurt and Paris Saint-Germain were also keeping an eye on the Frenchman’s situation.
RC Lens come out of nowhere to secure Wahi deal
Fabrizio Romano has now reported that RC Lens have won the race for Wahi this summer, despite all those previous links to big Premier League moves.
The French club will pay €35m for the youngster, signing him on a five-year deal.
I expect Tottenham to instead focus on Gift Orban this summer, but we may have to wait for some outgoings before the Lilywhites actually put in a bid for the Gent striker.
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Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Eric Dier could find his days at Hotspur Way limited this summer. Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Eric Dier’s days could be “becoming numbered” at Hotspur Way, as journalist Dean Jones provides a further transfer update to GIVEMESPORT from north London.
Spurs head coach Ange Postecoglou could be willing to let the defender leave the Lilywhites this summer.
Tottenham transfer news – Eric Dier
According to Football Insider, Tottenham could let Eric Dier leave the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium if the remainder of their transfer window goes to plan.
The 29-year-old has missed out on Postecoglou’s last two Premier League matchday squads.
Spurs have already welcomed Wolfsburg and Netherlands U21 centre-back Micky van de Ven to Hotspur Way this summer, pushing Dier further down the pecking order.
And it’s believed that the £85,000 per-week earner will only find his place in further jeopardy should Tottenham welcome more central defenders to north London.
