The Turkish international has long been on the radar at White Hart Lane.
Tottenham Hotspur have long been linked with an interest in Mainz midfielder Yunus Malli.
Now the Mainz sporting director Rouven Schroeder has commented on the future of Malli.
He insists that the club are in a position to say no to interested clubs financially but would not categorically deny that Malli was not for sale.
Yunus Malli
“We are able to say no, if we do not want to give a player.
“Let’s see what happens.”
It was reported by Fussball News in Germany that Malli did have contact with Spurs regarding a transfer this summer.
However, the report claimed the Turkish international informed the English club of his desire to remain in the Bundesliga at this point in his career.
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It was initially reported by the Daily Mail that the Spurs wanted Malli as a cheap alternative to Georginio Wijnaldum, who went on to join Liverpool from Newcastle United, in the summer.
The 24-year-old, who notched 11 goals and four assists from midfield last season, had a release clause of €10 million (£8.4 million) but that clause ran out on the 31st July – as reported by the Mirror.
Whether Spurs need another combative midfield option is certainly up for debate, but Malli could surely remain an option.
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