Two Premier League clubs could challenge Spurs for Kevin Zenon
Fichajes reveal that Tottenham will not have a free run at Argentine starlet Kevin Zenon, with Newcastle United and Brighton also on the wide-man’s trail ahead of January.
Who is Kevin Zenon?
Zenon only joined Boca Juniors at the start of this year but such has been his impact at the club that he is already being touted as a target for several big European sides.
At the start of last week, Boca Noticias became the first outlet to credit Tottenham with an interest in the 23-year-old, explaining that the Lilywhites had made contact to ask about the player’s availability.
Spurs’ interest in Zenon was subsequently backed up by Pasion Futbol, who claimed that Ange Postecoglou’s men have now ‘decided to join the fight’ for the Argentina Under-23 international.
The publication added that Boca are concerned about losing the player, who has a $15m (£11.4m) release clause in his contract.
More clubs now after Zenon
Fichajes too have named Tottenham as one of the leading contenders for Zenon but they say that the Lilywhites would have to battle the likes of Newcastle and Brighton for the player.
The outlet explains that the Magpies failed with a move for the Boca man in the summer and are expected to reignite their interest at the turn of the year.
Apart from the Premier League sides, it is revealed that Napoli and Lyon are also keeping close tabs on Zenon’s situation.
Spurs Web Opinion
One can understand why Tottenham are looking at Zenon as he seems to have the characteristics to play as an inverted left-back, being capable of operating as a midfielder and as a wing-back.
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