Spurs Shock Barca! A Secret £30m Deadline Day Bid Just Changed Everything
Spurs Shock Barca! A Secret £30m Deadline Day Bid Just Changed Everything
Spurs Launch Deadline Day Raid for Ronald Araujo
Tottenham Hotspur are turning up the heat as the transfer window slams shut, reportedly submitting a formal €35m (£30m) bid for Barcelona’s powerhouse defender Ronald Araujo.
Following a gritty 2-2 comeback draw against Manchester City—fueled by a Dominic Solanke brace—Spurs boss Thomas Frank confirmed the club’s intent to be "active" in the final hours of the market. If successful, Araujo would join new arrivals Conor Gallagher and Souza in a significant mid-season overhaul.
The Deal on the Table
According to reports from Fichajes, the North London club has structured the offer to help navigate Barcelona's delicate financial situation:
Fixed Fee: €30 million
Add-ons: €5 million
Total Package: €35 million
Why Barcelona Might Sell
While Araujo has long been considered a pillar of the Catalan defense, the club is currently facing a "sell or hold" dilemma:
Form & Value: Concerns are growing in Spain that Araujo’s market value may have peaked, making a sale now more "pragmatic" before it dips further.
Financial Pressure: Barcelona’s ongoing economic struggles mean a guaranteed €35m injection is difficult to ignore.
Internal Divide: The board is reportedly split between those who fear the sporting risk of losing a top-tier defender and those who prioritize balancing the books.
Thomas Frank on Spurs' "Magic" Momentum
Despite the transfer noise, Frank remains focused on the pitch. Reflecting on the dramatic point earned against City, he praised his squad’s resilience while acknowledging the need for better starts.
"We were even more aggressive in the high pressure [in the second half]," Frank noted. "The fans helped us massively and pushed us towards a big point... if we can do that more consistently together, we can create some magic."
With the Gallagher and Souza deals already in the bag, landing Araujo would signal a massive statement of intent for Tottenham's top-four aspirations.
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