Tottenham are ready to do for Mateus Fernandes what they would not for Eberechi Eze
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly prepared to meet West Ham's 85 million pound valuation for Mateus Fernandes to avoid repeating past transfer failures. The club is looking to secure the midfielder amid competition from Manchester United.
Why it matters
It highlights the evolving transfer strategy of Premier League clubs and the influence of managers like Roberto De Zerbi on recruitment spending.
Last summer transfer window, Tottenham Hotspur let a few of their top transfer targets let go to other Big Six Premier League clubs because they were not able to spend just enough money to close the deal. Although Spurs are probably happier they ended up with Xavi Simons instead, the most prominent example of this was the way they lost out on Eberechi Eze to rivals Arsenal .
The article reports on sports business and transfer rumors without taking a political stance, though it is critical of Tottenham's past management.
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