Tottenham are now leading the race to sign Roma’s Roger Ibanez, with Chelsea and West Ham United also interested.
Tottenham are the frontrunners for Roger Ibanez, according to Roma Giallorossa. The north London club is said to be competing with Chelsea and West Ham United for the 24-year-old Brazilian defender, with Roma demanding at least $30 million.
After another strong season from the 24-year-old Brazilian defender, Roma will not put any pressure on him to stay. As in previous window, the Serie A giants are willing to sell players in order to create revenue and strengthen their roster.
Along with the now-injured Tammy Abraham, Ibanez is regarded as one of their most valuable assets. They are unlikely to receive any interest in the English striker, but the 24-year-old Brazilian might still bring them some much-needed revenue.
Premier League clubs are keeping a close eye on the Brazilian.Tottenham have recently increased their interest in Ibanez and are already in talks with Roma over a possible transfer. The Italian club’s valuation, which they feel is about €30-35 million, is the sticking point.
Tottenham are unwilling to pay more than €20 million for the defender, which may jeopardize Roma’s efforts to secure the necessary funds. Nonetheless, the two teams are discussing and may strike an agreement, according to the article. Spurs are the frontrunners in the race to sign the 24-year-old Brazilian.
West Ham and Chelsea are also interested, with Roma already in talks with the Hammers about loaning striker Gianluca Scamacca with a purchase option. As they look for a new defender, the London club may consider a trade including the two players.
In any case, they anticipate a busy summer, which will be supported by the likely sale of Declan Rice, who Arsenal is expected to sign. They are already looking for a replacement in Joao Palhinha and may be able to recruit at least two more players following the Portuguese.
Ibanez will almost certainly reinforce their defense, as West Ham may lose Angelo Ogbonna in the summer. Chelsea, the Hammers’ main rival, is on the hunt for the 24-year-old. The Blues may not consider a center defender to be a priority, but Ibanez has the skills to improve their defense.
If they end up selling LEvi Colwill, he might become a solid target, and Kalidou Koulibaly is also slated to go. Chelsea, on the other hand, is under financial scrutiny and may struggle to fulfill Roma’s assessment of Ibanez. They could even consider offering Ruben Lodtus-Cheek in exchange, as they have done for past players.
As things stand, Ibane may leave Roma if the Premier League makes a significant yet intriguing offer. He is a high-quality defender who would help either of the London trio’s defenses.
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