BREAKING NEWS- “Fabrizio Romano reveals Tottenham want to sign “big name talented player, Johan Lange playing key role to ensure he complete the deal for Spurs ahead of rivals
Tottenham Hotspur have initiated discussions about signing Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey, but they have not yet made a formal offer for the 23-year-old, according to exclusive information shared by Fabrizio Romano with GIVEMESPORT.
Romano indicates that while Tottenham is keen on securing the homegrown talent, Aston Villa is determined to retain Ramsey during this transfer window. The club has already sold Douglas Luiz to Juventus and is reluctant to lose another pivotal player.
Although there have been reports suggesting that Tottenham proposed a £20 million bid plus Giovani Lo Celso for Ramsey, Romano clarifies that the two clubs only engaged in preliminary talks a few weeks ago. Aston Villa values their academy product at approximately £45 million, viewing him as integral to their squad as they prepare for their inaugural Champions League season.
Aston Villa had a stellar Premier League season, finishing fourth under the guidance of Unai Emery. This success has allowed them to navigate the transfer market more freely, adhering to Profit and Sustainability Rules, without the pressure to sell key players. Thus, securing Ramsey’s transfer will be challenging for Tottenham, Romano notes.
Romano, in his conversation with GIVEMESPORT, emphasized that Tottenham has not yet submitted an official bid for Ramsey, whom Emery has lauded as a future “big, big player”:
“What I heard is that this was a story from probably end of May, beginning of June, when they started a conversation. But it was just a conversation, not a formal bid from Tottenham to sign Ramsey.
“So the interest is there, but that’s it, at the moment. I think Aston Villa will do their best to keep the player at the club, they already sold Douglas Luiz, so it’s not going to be an easy one for Tottenham.”
Tottenham, having qualified for the Europa League under Ange Postecoglou last season, is eager to enhance their attacking lineup ahead of the Australian manager’s second season. The club has yet to find a direct replacement for star striker Harry Kane, who left a year ago. Last season, Son Heung-min and Richarlison stepped up as the team’s top scorers.
However, Ramsey’s injury history might concern Tottenham. He played only 16 league games last season due to injuries and is currently recovering from a toe injury. Tottenham’s interest in Ramsey is reportedly fueled by their recruitment director Johan Lange, who previously worked at Aston Villa before moving to Tottenham last year.
As Villa gears up for a historic Champions League campaign, Ramsey aims to regain his form and contribute significantly to the team.
In addition to Ramsey, Tottenham is also interested in bringing back Southampton defender Kyle Walker-Peters. Sources from GIVEMESPORT reveal that the 27-year-old could be a more cost-effective option this summer compared to Monaco’s Vanderson and Feyenoord’s Lutsharel Geertruida. Tottenham is in the market for a new right-back amidst rumors of Emerson Royal’s potential departure, with AC Milan showing interest and Spurs reportedly seeking £20 million for the Brazilian defender.