Splashing out on Riyad Mahrez would not really be Tottenham Hotspur’s style… would it?
For the second deadline day in succession, the future of Riyad Mahrez appears set to dominate the headlines.
Mahrez is one of the Premier League’s most exciting players, so could City’s interest spark more clubs into entering the bidding?
Tottenham Hotspur supporters are hoping it will, despite their imminent signing of Lucas Moura.
Mahrez is a player who has been linked to Tottenham since last summer, and his price has only risen since then.
City had a bid of £55 million turned down, and if Spurs topped this then it would mean making a record offer.
Chairman Daniel Levy is one of the most prudent in the league – although is renowned for making late moves.
He made a big error signing Moussa Sissoko on deadline day 18 months ago, but could Mahrez’s transfer request convince him to splash the cash again?
Spurs would have a big task seeing off Manchester City, who could blow them out of the water in terms of wages.
Regardess of this, supporters are keen for the club to show the ambition to try and make it happen.
Here is a look at the comments from Spurs fans…
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