Tottenham plot £38m bid for Inter striker Mauro Icardi in attempt to snatch star from Arsenal’s grasp
Spurs have flown representatives to Milan to thrash out a deal for coveted Argentinian hotshot ahead of north London rivals
TOTTENHAM are prepared to offer £38million for Inter striker Mauro Icardi, according to reports.
Spurs have sent representatives to Milan to thrash out a deal for the Argentina international, 23.
But reports the Premier League club faces stiff competition from north London rivals Arsenal.
While Champions League finalists Atletico Madrid are also believed to be keen on landing the forward's signature.
Inter, under new ownership, will listen to offers for their coveted poacher, but a generous sum would need to be tabled for the Serie A giants to part with their star man.
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Icardi has emerged as one of the world's hottest prospects over the last few seasons, helping revive Inter to a fourth-placed finish last campaign.
The Nerazzurri No9 scored 16 league goals last season as Inter finished three places above city rivals AC.
Icardi is a clinical finisher and holds the ball up well - something Mauricio Pochettino will relish given the wealth of attacking midfielders in Spurs' side.
Harry Kane single-handedly fired Tottenham to third last term - netting 25 times and claiming the Golden Boot in the process - but Poch will be eager to share the load up front next season.
Kane failed dismally on the international scene and there is a worry the England striker will return to White Hart Lane low on confidence.
Tottenham have made just one signing so far this summer, poaching Victor Wanyama from Southampton for £11.5m.