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Tottenham’s transfer swoop for Diaz hits the rocks amid Mendes row
TOTTENHAM’S swoop for Porto ace Luis Diaz is caught in limbo as a result of a livid brokers’ storm.
The golf equipment have agreed the switch of the Colombian winger for £40million plus £8m in add-ons.
However the star’s two representatives — who’re primarily based in Europe and South America — are refusing to log off the deal due to the way in which super-agent Jorge Mendes has turn into embroiled within the transfer.
Diaz’s advisors are adamant the deal won’t be accomplished if Mendes performs any half of their participant’s affairs.
With out their approval, the change can’t be accomplished.
Tottenham are determined to make Diaz, 25, their first signing of the switch window.
He’s one among Europe’s most sought-after attackers, having scored 14 objectives in 18 league appearances this season, whereas the Colombian completed joint-top scorer with Lionel Messi ultimately summer time’s Copa America.
New boss Antonio Conte had referred to as for signings earlier than the top of the month.
The membership are additionally in superior talks with Fiorentina a couple of mortgage deal for Moroccan midfielder Sofyan Amrabat.
However their bid to land Adama Traore seems to be failing, with the Spaniard now set to return to Barcelona.
The Wolves winger has been in Barcelona all week, staying at his household dwelling, hoping to seal a £29m dream transfer.
He is because of have a medical in Barcelona on Friday with a mortgage deal anticipated to be struck, together with inside it an obligation to purchase.
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Traore was a youth participant at Barca and his household nonetheless reside there.
In the meantime, Tottenham are additionally eyeing Genk midfielder Kristian Thorstvedt – son of former Spurs keeper Erik.
The goalscoring midfielder, 22, is rated at £25m and has performed 11 video games for Norway.
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