Tottenham ready to test Premier League new-boys Southampton’s resolve with transfer swap offer for Carlos Alcaraz
TOTTENHAM will try to thrash out a deal with Southampton to swap Joe Rodon for Carlos Alcaraz.
Spurs want to sell £10million-rated Wales centre-half Rodon, 26, who is back from a loan at Leeds.
And they are also keen on Argentine midfielder Alcaraz, who had a temporary stint at Juventus last season.
The 21-year-old did not want to play in the Championship after joining Saints from Racing Club for £12m in January 2023.
While in Italy, the Alcaraz made 12 appearances and provided one assist.
But the clubs will have to work on valuations as Alcaraz is rated at around £30m.
Saints are also after a new keeper for the Premier League and like Sunderland’s Anthony Patterson, 24.
Gavin Bazunu ruptured an Achilles in April and Southampton had to call in Alex McCarthy, 34, for the run-in.
But Black Cats will ask £15m-£20m for Patterson while Saints are looking to spend about half that.
Alcaraz is not the only player that Ange Postecoglou‘s side is interested in.
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Spurs are also interested in signing Manchester City outcast Yan Couto.
The wing-back starred at Girona in LaLiga last season as he helped the club qualify for the Champions League.
Tottenham are keen on signing the Brazilian as a replacement for Emerson Royal.
Leeds prospect Archie Gray is also a target for the club as he enjoyed a breakthrough season in the Championship.
The midfielder is rated at £20million but has interest from Liverpool.
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