Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly preparing to make an offer for Barcelona star Raphinha and are willing to include Cristian Romero as part of the deal to entice the Spanish club.
Spurs made an impressive start to the 2023-24 Premier League season, securing victory in eight of their first 10 league games, and are among the front-runners in the early stages of the title race.
However, with injuries to several key players, Spurs suffered back-to-back defeats in their last two league games, revealing a significant vulnerability in their squad depth.
Sport reports that Tottenham are now set to make a push for Raphinha in January, with Ange Postecoglou looking to freshen up his side's attacking firepower.
The report adds that the Australian manager is also prepared to offer Argentine defender Cristian Romero as part of the deal to bring Raphinha to London.
La Blaugrana have placed a £61m price tag on the Brazilian winger, just a year-and-a-half after acquiring him from Leeds United for £50m.
It is understood that Tottenham are unwilling to meet the £61m valuation but are prepared to include a player as part of the deal.
Raphinha, now 26 years of age, is in his second season at Barcelona and has scored 12 goals and 15 assists in 61 games since making the switch from Leeds United.
Devesh Jaganath
