‘The deal has a high chance of success’ – Tottenham have £51m signing in their sights

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Tottenham Hotspur continue to be mentioned as the most likely destination for AC Milan star Rafael Leao this summer.Tottenham are now prioritising signing a top-class left-winger after reinforcing their midfield and their backline, and the Milan star is one of the names on the Lilywhites’ radar.A number of outlets have reported that Spurs have held discussions with Milan over the transfer of Leao, who has just two years left on his contract at the San Siro.Tottenham have also held productive talks with the Portugal internaitonal’s representatives, and they have learned that the player is open to moving to N17.Photo by Torbjorn Tande/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty ImagesTottenham told they have a ‘high chance’ of winning Rafael Leao raceJournalist Enzo Bucchioni has now revealed on TuttoMercatoWeb (as relayed by Sport Witness) that Milan will not stop the winger from leaving the San Siro this summer.He claims that Leao is not short of options and adds that Spurs have a ‘very concrete interest’ in the Rossoneri attacker.Roberto De Zerbi is said to be keen on adding the winger to the squad, with the Italian being one driving Tottenham’s pursuit of the player.The journalist concludes that ‘the deal has a high chance of success’ since it is being overseen by agent Jorge Mendes, who made Mateus Fernandes’ switch to the North London club a reality.Milan are already planning for life after LeaoBucchioni reveals that Barcelona are also keeping their eye on the former Lille man, who is valued at €60m (£51.4m) by the Rossoneri.The TMW reporter adds that it ‘won’t be difficult’ to reach an agreement with Tottenham, who are capable of meeting Milan’s asking price.It is revealed that new boss Ruben Amorim is keen on reshaping the Milan squad ahead of his first season in charge, and the Portuguese coach wants to use funds from Leao’s sale to sign Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk.READ MORE: Gary Neville says Tottenham have one of the ‘best worst centre-backs in the world’The post ‘The deal has a high chance of success’ – Tottenham have £51m signing in their sights appeared first on Spurs Web.