Tottenham snubbed £30m star in January, now he could make them pay in Champions League

Tottenham Hotspur repeatedly rejected a chance to sign an attacker, and he could make them pay dearly in the Champions League.

Igor Tudor played down the importance of the Champions League draw, suggesting that Spurs have to focus on their ’11 finals’ domestically as they look to secure their Premier League status.

Tottenham fans would have been hoping to be drawn against Galatasaray in the next round after the Champions League knockout play-off results.

However, the Premier League side have been handed the tougher draw instead, with Spurs set to take on Atletico Madrid in the round of 16.

Ademola Lookman could make Tottenham pay dearly for snubbing him

According to a report in The Sun, Tottenham repeatedly turned down the chance to sign Ademola Lookman from Atalanta.

The Lilywhites declined the chance to sign the forward last summer as well as during January, and he eventually made a £30m move to Atletico Madrid on transfer deadline day.

The 28-year-old has been on fire since his move to the Spanish capital, having scored four times in six appearances for his new side.

He may have a point to prove against Tottenham for turning up their noses at him, and the Lilywhites may come to regret their decision to turn down the former Everton man.

One Spurs star will also have a point to prove against Atletico

While Lookman may be motivated to play at his best against Tottenham, one Lilywhites’ midfielder will also have a burning desire to show Atletico Madrid what he can do.

Conor Gallagher struggled to get regular starts for Diego Simeone’s side this term before eventually being deemed surplus to requirements.

The Spurs midfielder will want to remind the fans at the Metropolitano and his former teammates just how good he is.

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