Tottenham rejected chance to sign Premier League winger after conducting thorough checks

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Tottenham were presented with the chance to sign a big-six Premier League winger this summer, but the north London side opted against a move.

Rumours earlier in the summer transfer window suggested that Tottenham Hotspur were keeping close tabs on the situation surrounding Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho.

The 21-year-old Argentine is involved in a fallout with United manager Ruben Amorim, who has forced Garnacho out of the first-team picture at Old Trafford. As a result, Garnacho has been placed on the transfer list, with several European clubs showing interest in him.

Among them was Tottenham Hotspur, who at one point were tempted to test the waters with an opening bid for Garnacho, whose valuation was understood to be around £40 million.

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Tottenham and Arsenal turn down Alejandro Garnacho transfer

A report from Manchester Evening News now confirms that Tottenham were among three Champions League clubs that considered signing Alejandro Garnacho.

It is understood that Spurs, alongside Arsenal and Atletico Madrid, were in the race for the United winger, but after conducting thorough checks on the 21-year-old, they moved on to alternative targets.

Arsenal, for their part, went on to secure the signing of Noni Madueke and are reported to be interested in Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze.

Tottenham, meanwhile, sealed the capture of Mohammed Kudus and remains active in the market, with both Eze and Savinho high on their shortlist.

Chelsea now favourites to sign Garnacho from Man United

Chelsea have emerged as the likeliest destination for Alejandro Garnacho, with the winger still searching for a new club despite the transfer window entering its final two weeks.

Last season, the Argentine recorded 11 goals and 10 assists in 58 appearances for Manchester United, highlighting the quality he could bring to any frontline.

From a Tottenham perspective, Garnacho might have offered an exciting option for Thomas Frank’s squad, yet Spurs are instead pressing forward with their preferred signings.

Eberechi Eze is believed to have agreed personal terms with the club, while Savinho has expressed a strong desire to leave Manchester City and make the switch to N17.