Tottenham are now reportedly in talks with Angers and Morocco superstar Azzedine Ounahi, with Leicester City recently making a bid to sign the 22-year-old midfielder.
According to La Repubblica, the north London side have been in contact with the Ligue 1 side over their prized asset, with the report stating that Leicester have in recent days made an offer to sign Ounahi, with L’Equipe claiming that the bid is in the region of €20m (£18m).
Ounahi was one of the breakout stars of the 2022 FIFA World Cup as the midfielder played a huge role in Morocco making history out in Qatar, becoming the first African and Arabic nation to make it to the semi-finals as the Atlas Lions eliminated both Spain and Portugal.
And as a result, Ounahi’s stock has risen considerably for the January transfer window, with Tottenham seemingly now in talks to sign the midfielder despite Leicester making a bid for the youngster just a few days ago.
With Ounahi set to leave Angers this January, a bidding war could soon spark between Leicester and Tottenham, with other clubs also interested in signing the midfielder. Though given the potential prospect of playing UEFA Champions League football, Antonio Conte’s side could have the edge.
Indeed, Ounahi would be perfect for what Tottenham need this month as the midfielder fits the profile for what the north London side have been missing in that area of the pitch. Yet with Leicester already making an offer, Spurs have to act fast if they’re to sign the Moroccan sensation.
Tottenham are in a race against time to sign Ounahi
Leicester have been as proactive as ever when it comes to Ounahi, with the Foxes getting their foot in the door early and already making a bid for Angers to consider for their prized asset. Which could mean Tottenham now have a race against time to get their affairs in order.
With central midfield a key position for Tottenham to improve on this January, Ounahi could be the ideal signing to solve Spurs’ problems in the area given just how impressive the youngster was at the World Cup, with the youngster also shining in Ligue 1 before Qatar.
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