Jose Mourinho may be handed a blow by Tottenham Hotspur in the pursuit of a Ligue 1 star, who is now playing the waiting game after hearing that Spurs and other Premier League clubs are interested in his services.
With Richarlison expected to depart Tottenham this summer, the North London club are expected to be in the market for a centre-forward to offer competition to Dominic Solanke.
It was reported last month that Tottenham are plotting a move for Nice striker Evann Guessand, who found the back of the net 13 times and provided 10 assists across all competitions last season.
Since then, Fenerbahce have stepped up their pursuit of the 23-year-old, but Tottenham Hotspur have now been handed a lifeline in their chase for the young forward.
Evann Guessand is playing a waiting game but Tottenham have to hurry
This report comes from GiveMeSport, who say that Fenerbahce have already launched a £26m offer for the Ivory Coast international.
Additionally, Guessand has already spoken to Mourinho about a potential switch to Istanbul, but the striker has now decided to press the pause button on a move to Turkey.
This is because he is now anticipating offers from the Premier League and wants to see if a bidding war emerges for his services this summer.
The report says Tottenham are keen on winning the race for the striker, but it explains that Spurs are in danger of being beaten to the player’s services if they do not step up their pursuit.
Tottenham face competition from Premier League rivals for Guessand
GiveMeSport make it clear that Spurs are not the only Premier League side who have signalled an intention to sign the Nice star.
The likes of Arsenal, Newcastle United, Aston Villa, West Ham United, Brighton & Hove Albion, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Bournemouth and Leeds United have all sent scouts to watch the forward in action, and are contemplating a move.
Additionally, Juventus are also considering whether to make an offer for the 23-year-old centre-forward.
It is explained that none of these clubs would have an issue meeting the player’s salary demands, as Guessand is currently on a £15,000 per week contract at Nice.
