What Thomas Frank has told Tottenham about Arnaud Kalimuendo transfer move

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A new report has shed light on where Thomas Frank stands on Arnaud Kalimuendo and has explained why Tottenham have an advantage over the other suitors in the race for the Rennes striker.With reports indicating that Tottenham are expected to cash in on Richarlison this summer, the club are thought to be on the lookout for a new striker.It emerged last week that Spurs have stepped up their pursuit of Kalimuendo, who is coming off a prolific season in Ligue 1, which saw him find the back of the net 17 times.It has been alleged that Tottenham have even spoken to Arnaud Kalimuendo’s representatives, with Rennes open to selling the 23-year-old.Photo by DAMIEN MEYER/AFP via Getty ImagesThomas Frank has greenlit the move for Arnaud KalimuendoESPN have now confirmed that Richarlison does not have a future at Tottenham Hotspur under Frank, who is looking to add a new striker to his squad to compete with Dominic Solanke.The Dane has told Spurs to push forward with a move for the Rennes star, who he sees as an option who can either play as a lone striker or behind a central frontman.The report backs up what we have heard from other sources by claiming that the Ligue 1 club are ready to cash in on the France U23 international.According to his update, Rennes are demanding around €40m (£33.4m) from Tottenham for the centre-forward.Spurs have an advantage over competitors in Kalimuendo race ESPN say that Tottenham are facing competition from two Bundesliga clubs for the 23-year-old on the back of his goalscoring exploits in France last season.Eintracht Frankfurt see Kalimuendo as a potential replacement for Hugo Ekitike if he leaves the club this summer, while Stuttgart are also keen on securing the youngster’s services.However, the Rennes star prefers a move to the Premier League and is keen on testing himself in the Champions League, which gives Spurs an advantage over the German duo.READ MORE: Who is Morten Frendrup? Meet the £17m Genoa star Tottenham are interested inThe post What Thomas Frank has told Tottenham about Arnaud Kalimuendo transfer move appeared first on Spurs Web.