Jan 27, 2022
Tottenham’s transfer swoop for Luis Diaz hits the rocks as furious agents row over Jorge Mendes involvement in £48m deal
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TOTTENHAM’S swoop for Porto ace Luis Diaz is stuck in limbo due to a furious agents’ storm.
The clubs have agreed the transfer of the Colombian winger for £40million plus £8m in add-ons.
2Diaz's potential move to Spurs has stalled due to a row between his representatives and MendesCredit: Getty 2Mendes is widely considered one of the biggest agents in footballCredit: ReutersBut the star’s two representatives — who are based in Europe and South America — are refusing to sign off the deal because of the way super-agent Jorge Mendes has become embroiled in the move.
Diaz’s advisors are adamant the deal will not be completed if Mendes plays any part in their player’s affairs.
Without their approval, the switch cannot be completed.
Tottenham are desperate to make Diaz, 25, their first signing of the transfer window.
He is one of Europe's most sought-after attackers, having scored 14 goals in 18 league appearances this season, while the Colombian finished joint-top scorer with Lionel Messi at last summer's Copa America.
New boss Antonio Conte had called for signings before the end of the month.
Most read in Premier LeagueEcuador 0 Brazil 1 World Cup qualifying chaos as match starts with TWO red cardsTRANSFERS LIVE Wijnaldum 'keen on Prem return', Luis Diaz LATEST, Bruno Guimaraes MEDICALGunners news Ruben Neves talks begin, Aubameyang 'offers himself to Barcelona'LIVERPOOL TRANSFER NEWS £66m Luis Diaz battle with Spurs, Tielemans LATEST, Phillips exitThe club are also in advanced talks with Fiorentina about a loan deal for Moroccan midfielder Sofyan Amrabat.
But their bid to land Adama Traore appears to be failing, with the Spaniard now set to return to Barcelona.
The Wolves winger has been in Barcelona all week, staying at his family home, hoping to seal a £29m dream move.
He is due to have a medical in Barcelona on Friday with a loan deal expected to be struck, including within it an obligation to buy.
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Traore was a youth player at Barca and his family still live there.
Meanwhile, Tottenham are also eyeing Genk midfielder Kristian Thorstvedt - son of former Spurs keeper Erik.
The goalscoring midfielder, 22, is rated at £25m and has played 11 games for Norway.
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Barcelona could include Memphis Depay as part of swap transfer for Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski
BARCELONA will include Memphis Depay in a blockbuster swap deal for Robert Lewandowski, according to reports.
The 33-year-old Bayern Munich star is said to have verbally agreed a deal with the La Liga side.
2Barcelona are clear Lewandowski must 'lead the project' next season, say reportsCredit: Rex 2Memphis Depay is said to be used in a swap deal to negotiate with Bayern MunichCredit: APMundo Deportivo report that the Catalan club are meeting with Bayern to negotiate a transfer in the "next few days".
The Spanish giants are "clear that Lewandowski must lead the project for next season".
The striker's contract runs out in 2023, and Bayern may cash in on him this summer "if they can find a replacement".
Barcelona are looking to land the Polish international for around £30million, plus 28-year-old Memphis.
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The ex-Man Utd man signed for Barcelona on a free transfer last summer, where he currently has 12 goals in 27 LaLiga outings.
Lewandowski is known as one of the most prolific scorers in the world, and there has never been any shortage of interest for his signature.
He has netted a monumental 50 goals in 46 appearances for Bayern across all competitions this campaign.
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With his contract expiring, European powerhouses Chelsea, Arsenal, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have all been enquiring after the hot shot.
But Xavi's side are now supposedly the frontrunners in the transfer race.
Lewandowski is said to have his heart set on a move to Barcelona and will do everything in his power to make it happen.
Talks between the 33-year-old's representatives and the club opened in January, and a three to four year deal has been mentioned.
The only thing remaining for Lewandowski's representatives is an agreement between the two teams.
Meanwhile, the Catalans are also the current favourites to sign Chelsea duo Andreas Christensen and Cesar Azpilicueta for free.
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is another name on the transfer wishlist, but it would be hard to tempt him away from Anfield.