Fabrizio Romano says Atletico Madrid have ‘made contact’ over 18-year-old Spurs target
Fabrizio Romano has revealed Atletico Madrid have now reached out to explore a move for Royal Antwerp starlet Arthur Vermeeren, who has been heavily linked with a move to Tottenham.
Vermeeren has emerged as one of the best young players in Belgian football over the last 18 months, with the youngster’s stock growing further in light of his displays in the Champions League this season.
It has been widely reported over the last couple of months that Spurs are one of the clubs to have scouted the teenager this season (90 min).
The Sun even asserted earlier this month Tottenham have moved to the front of the queue for the midfielder’s signature ahead of the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, and Borussia Dortmund.
Over the weekend, Football.London’s Alasdair Gold reiterated that Spurs are continuing to track the £25m-rated sensation, with the Lilywhites alleged to be exploring singing the youngster and loaning back to Antwerp until the summer.
Atletico Madrid enter the picture for Arthur Vermeeren
Romano has now taken to social media to reveal that Atletico have also scouted Vermeeren on multiple occasions this season.
He stated that Diego Simeone’s men have now reached out to Antwerp to understand the conditions of the transfer and asked to be kept informed of any developments.
The journalist added that the Spanish side are one of several clubs around Europe who remain keen on the 18-year-old.
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It is certainly not surprising to hear that Vermeeren is a wanted man across Europe. If Tottenham have identified the 18-year-old as their top alternative to Conor Gallagher, one would think that the Premier League side would have already reached out to the midfielder’s representatives and to Antwerp regarding a deal.
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