Tottenham Hotspur have now approached Real Madrid to make a request as the chips seem to be falling in the North London club’s favour in their pursuit of Rodrygo.Just a couple of days ago, Spurs Web relayed a report claiming Tottenham are advancing their interest in Rodrygo after the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich cooled their interest in the Brazilian.Since then, multiple outlets have said that Spurs have pressed forward with talks over a deal for Rodrygo, who is yet to make a final decision on his future.Now, a new report has shed light on the exact step the North London club have taken as they eye a club-record deal for the Brazilian international.Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty ImagesTottenham ask for permission from Real Madrid to speak to RodrygoThis update comes from AS, who say that Tottenham Hotspur have now reached out to Real Madrid to ‘request authorisation’ to speak to the winger.The report does not shed light on whether Spurs have been granted permission to speak to the player, but it is asserted that the Premier League side want to make Rodrygo ‘the jewel in the crown of Thomas Frank’s project’ at N17.Even though Madrid are ready to sell the winger, the outlet warns that it will not be a simple operation for Tottenham to complete, with Los Blancos valuing the 24-year-old at €90m (£76m).The report adds that there are several factors that need to be ironed out before Rodrygo becomes a Spurs player, but one factor may be working in the Lilywhites’ advantage.Path clearing for Spurs to sign RodrygoAS say that Spurs have not been put off by Real Madrid’s demand and have made it clear that they ‘want to negotiate’ a deal for the pacy winger.The report says that ‘fortune seems to be smiling on Tottenham’ in their pursuit of the Santos academy graduate. This is because until last month, it seemed like there would be a bidding war for Rodrygo.However, Chelsea and Liverpool are now prioritising a move for Xavi Simons and Alexander Isak, respectively, while money is short at Arsenal after the club spent big on Viktor Gyokeres.As a result, Tottenham are now emerging as the only club with the required financial resources to land the Brazilian.READ MORE: Tottenham fans receive big Heung-min Son update as LAFC deal advancesThe post Tottenham attempt to start talks with 'crown jewel' star signing for Thomas Frank's squad appeared first on Spurs Web.