Report: Spurs want to sign player by next week with negotiations ‘ongoing’

According to The Sun, Tottenham Hotspur want to swiftly complete a deal for Rennes starlet Desire Doue but the North London club are facing the prospect of a bidding war with Chelsea and Manchester United.

Tottenham are keen on signing Desire Doue

A lot of outlets over the last couple of weeks have talked up Spurs’ interest in Doue and the latest report from The Sun suggests that the Lilywhites are in a hurry to get the deal done.

The report claims that both Tottenham and Chelsea are looking to sign the 19-year-old ‘immediately’ and they could be embroiled in a bidding war for the player.

The teenager has reported been identified as a ‘top priority’ by Spurs, with the negotiations between the club and the youngster’s entourage now said to be ‘ongoing’.

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In fact, the outlet asserts that both London rivals are quite keen on securing the Frenchman and want a deal sealed by next week.

Ange Postecoglou is thought to be one driving Tottenham’s interest in Doue, with the Australian said to be a big fan of the attacking midfielder.

Finally, the report adds that Man Utd are also ‘hot’ on the Rennes star and are continuing to follow the developments over his future closely.

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It sounds like Tottenham are among the clubs at the front of the queue for Doue but the Lilywhites face a major challenge to get the deal over the line.

If Ange has insisted on the youngster, one would expect Levy and co to push the boat out to sign the French starlet.

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