Tottenham have two formulas to seal Joe Rodon deal after new offer tabled - Sources

Founder & Managing Director AUTHORITY Former chief correspondent at Evening Standard, Goal and Press Association with nearly three decades in national, regional and digital news and sports journalism. Wayne directs the network’s news strategy and high-level operations. FOCUS Editorial direction for the 11-site network and newsroom management. THE BRIEF Wayne oversees the network’s editorial standards across the network. He provides the final sign-off on all headline scoops, ensuring content across all platforms meets the standards required for a high-velocity newsroom.

Published on:

16 Oct 2020, 1:15 am

Tottenham are offering to increase the add-ons to Swansea City in a late bid to seal the signing of Joe Rodon, Football Insider has learned.

In a new twist to discussions about luring the Wales centre-back, 22, to north London, Spurs have structured a deal with heftier top-up payments.

Tottenham have offered an initial fee of £8m plus £5m of add-ons, which is closer to the £15m in total Swansea are said to be willing to accept.

Multiple formulas have been discussed between the Premier League giants and Championship club in recent days.

Tottenham have also offered fringe stars to sweeten the transfer and get close to the £15m valuation mark.

Swansea have knocked back a number of suggestions including USA international Cameron Carter-Vickers.

A recruitment source has told Football Insider that Tottenham are still hopeful of completing the signing of Rodon by Friday's 5pm deadline even though an agreement is not yet in place.

Swansea would prefer a straight-cash deal, and the chances of a deal are likely to depend on the value of the initial payment.

The Londoners had a bid for the centre-back rejected on the international window deadline day last week.

It has been reported Swansea want nearly £18m for their academy product. Spurs are not willing to go that high.

Rodon broke into the Swansea side after their demotion from the Premier League in 2018.

The 6t 3in defender has played 54 times for the club, 52 of which have come in the Championship.

He has played the full 90 minutes of all four of Swansea's league matches this season as well as representing Wales in their 3-0 defeat to England at Wembley last Thursday night.

In other news, we can reveal a critical Gareth Bale update ahead of Tottenham clash against West Ham on Saturday.

Tottenham Hotspur

Swansea City