Tottenham exploring exciting deadline day move for £86m Rafael Leao

Tottenham Hotspur are exploring an extremely ambitious deadline day move for one of the biggest superstars in Italian football, Rafael Leao.

Tottenham’s struggles against Bournemouth on Saturday were proof that this squad is far from the finished article just yet.

According to some sources, Spurs are still exploring two more late signings before Monday’s transfer deadline, but the Lilywhites are running out of time to make those additions.

It was reported earlier this month that Tottenham had enquired about a move to Rafael Leao, and a new update has now claimed that the Premier League side are now exploring the possibility of signing the AC Milan star.

Tottenham eyeing deadline day move for Rafael Leao

This update comes from The Independent’s Miguel Delaney, who reveals that Spurs want to sign another attacker and a centre-back before the transfer window slams shut.

He explains that while Thomas Frank’s men ideally want a winger, they could opt for a different profile, given that Xavi Simons can operate on the left.

Delaney adds that the Lilywhites are looking at the possibility of signing Leoa on deadline day, but admits that a deal for the Portugal international would be difficult to do.

Tottenham may have to shatter their transfer record to land Leao

A report in GiveMeSport relays this information from Delaney and adds that the 26-year-old winger is valued by Milan at £86m.

Additionally, Ben Jacobs revealed a couple of weeks ago that Leao is not too keen on leaving the San Siro this summer.

However, Jacobs stated at the time that Milan would be open to cashing in on the player, who has netted 71 goals and provided 62 assists for Milan in 261 appearances, as long as a sufficiently large offer arrives.

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