A new report has shed light on where Tottenham stand in the race to sign Sporting Lisbon left-back Maxi Araujo.Destiny Udogie’s development has been stalled by his constant injury problems over the last couple of years, while Ben Davies is expected to leave Tottenham when his contract runs out in the summer.It is thus unsurprising that the Lilywhites are looking to add a left-back to their squad this summer, and Spurs have allegedly set their sights on Sporting Lisbon star Maxi Araujo.The 26-year-old has emerged as the best wing-back in Portuguese football, and Tottenham have scouted the defender on multiple occasions ahead of the summer window.Photo by MIGUEL LEMOS / AFP via Getty ImagesTottenham ‘tussling’ to sign Maxi Araujo but five other clubs are interestedWe have heard over recent weeks that Spurs may face competition from the likes of Chelsea and Man United for the Sporting star.A new update on Sport Witness reveals that they have heard from sources in the know that Araujo very much continues to remain on Tottenham’s agenda.It is asserted that the Lilywhites have already initiated contact with the left-back, but contrary to reports in the British press, the outlet states that they have not been informed of any interest from Arsenal for the Uruguayan.However, Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City could get involved in the transfer race, with Tottenham ‘tussling’ with those clubs to land the full-back.Spurs can land Aruajo for a much lower fee than expectedSport Witness backs up what other outlets have reported by revealing that the left-back is protected by an €80 m (£69.4m) release clause.The publication relays claims that Sporting want €60m (£52m) but reveals that their sources have informed them that the Portuguese club would be willing to sell the player for around €45m-€50m (£39m-£43.3m) this summer.However, it is made clear that Tottenham Hotspur will have to secure their place in the Premier League to stand a chance of landing the 26-year-old.READ MORE: Micky van de Ven knows his preferred transfer destination but Tottenham have a lifelineThe post Tottenham could land Maxi Araujo at a £30m discount but five English rivals want him too appeared first on Spurs Web.