Tottenham Ramp Up Efforts for £26M-Rated Newcastle United Target With PSG Clause | OneFootball

PSG have players like Xavi Simons and Hugo Ekitike, for whom they have a sell-on clause. However, another player whose future should interest PSG supporters on whether he gets sold this summer is Stade Rennais’ Arnaud Kalimuendo.

L’Equipe reported in 2022 that Rennes and PSG agreed to an estimated €25 million transfer for Kalimuendo, including bonuses. The deal also includes a percentage of any future resale of the forward.

Since joining Rennes in 2022, Kalimuendo has recorded 40 goals and 14 assists in 112 appearances across all competitions. This production from the 23-year-old is now leading to interest from the Premier League.

Tottenham step up efforts for former PSG ace

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According to a report from L’Equipe, Tottenham Hotspur have stepped up their pursuit of a new striker, targeting Rennes standout Arnaud Kalimuendo.

With the transfer window now open, the report claims Tottenham officials have initiated talks with their counterparts at Rennes to negotiate a potential deal for the forward.

However, Tottenham face competition, as the report also notes that Newcastle United and Bayer Leverkusen are showing interest in Kalimuendo as well.

Kalimuendo is expected to be a key addition and will likely cost around €30 million (£26 million), as he has just two years left on his contract.

Meanwhile, L’Équipe adds that other clubs being alerted to the striker’s availability has prompted Daniel Levy and the Spurs hierarchy to intensify their efforts to complete a deal. The report adds that Tottenham have now made direct contact with Rennes to begin formal negotiations over the transfer.

However, it’s worth noting that no official bid has been submitted yet, as Spurs look to gauge how much they’ll need to pay to secure the signing.