Boost for Tottenham: Bayern out of race for £30m gem | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur may have received a big boost in the race to sign Anderlecht midfielder Nathan De Cat in the summer window. 

The 17-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Spurs in recent weeks, while Bayern Munich are also thought to be interested.

Spurs are close to the relegation zone in the Premier League, and their survival is at stake with seven games left to play.

Tottenham in the race for Nathan De Cat?

The young midfielder has been enjoying a breakthrough campaign at the Belgian club.

His meteoric rise has been noted by top clubs, including Tottenham, which are showing keen interest as it looks to revamp its squad in the summer.

It has been reported that Anderlecht could demand up to £30.4m for the young midfielder.

The youngster has made 38 appearances across all competitions this season for Anderlecht, scoring three goals and providing five assists, and widely regarded as a gem of a talent.

Meanwhile, Tottenham are unlikely to sign Joao Palhinha permanently from Bayern.

The midfielder joined Spurs last summer on loan, and Spurs have an option to sign him. However, he is likely to return to his parent club.

Bayern Munich not looking to sign De Cat – boost for Spurs

Christian Falk has informed CFBayern that, while Bayern do like the youngster, they are not currently in the race.

Bayern are focused on bringing through young players from their own academy, and right now several fantastic young players are ready to play for the senior team.

The Bavarian giants have enough depth in midfield, and they may not even need to look for elsewhere to replace Leon Goretzka, who will leave the club for free in the summer.

The news should come as a boost for Spurs, although a lot will depend on where they finish at the end of the season.

If Tottenham suffer relegation, they could see a mass exodus of top players, and would struggle to attract top talents, including De Cat.

“It is NOT TRUE: Bayern Munich are planning to sign Nathan De Cat in the summer. So, I have some good news for the Premier League!

“Bayern Munich won’t go for Nathan De Cat any more. The Premier League can go for him. FC Bayern find the player interesting, that’s very much true. However, there just isn’t a free space in the midfield for any more midfielders of his playing style.”