Having missed out on Michael Keane, who joined Everton, Tottenham have seen one bid turned down for Swansea City’s Alfie Mawson and are now considering another offer.
Swansea want £30m for England Under-21 international Mawson, but Spurs could try to offer Josh Onomah on loan to the Welsh club as part of a lower bid.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/07/07/manchester-united-still-pursuing-eric-dier-spurs/
Swansea City insist they have not received any offers for Alfie Mawson as they plan for the new season with the England Under-21 international firmly part of Paul Clement's plans.
Mawson, 23, enjoyed a fine debut season at Premier League level, forming an ever-improving defensive partnership with Federico Fernandez under the guidance of head coach Clement.
He joined from Barnsley in a £5million deal last summer and was given the challenging task of filling the number six shirt vacated by Ashley Williams when the captain moved to Everton.
The new man ended up making 27 Premier League appearances in total, and his performances saw him earn his first Under-21 caps under Aidy Boothroyd.
By the time this summer's finals came round, Mawson had cemented his place in the back four of the Young Lions, and impressed many with his maturity in a side that reached the semi-finals before bowing out in the all-too-familiar manner of a penalty shoot-out defeat at the hands of Germany.
Performing in the shop window of tournament football - allied to the impression he made in the top-flight - has led to more focus on Mawson's abilities, with some pundits describing him as a potential future England captain.
Tottenham have been linked with a big-money move for a player who just three years ago was plying his trade in the non-league game.
Reports claim Swansea have already rejected an offer, with Spurs set to return with an improved bid including Josh Onomah as a makeweight.
But sources at Swansea insist they have not received any bids nor serious interest in Mawson.
Given Mawson is still developing as a player, Swansea could be forgiven for believing the defender's value will only increase over time and will not see the immediate need to cash in when he could be a few years away from hitting his peak.
Barnsley would be due a small percentage of any deal, having negotiated a sell-on fee when the defender left Oakwell.
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/swansea-city-insist-theyve-no-13299353
Swansea want £30m for England Under-21 international Mawson, but Spurs could try to offer Josh Onomah on loan to the Welsh club as part of a lower bid.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/07/07/manchester-united-still-pursuing-eric-dier-spurs/
Swansea City insist they have not received any offers for Alfie Mawson as they plan for the new season with the England Under-21 international firmly part of Paul Clement's plans.
Mawson, 23, enjoyed a fine debut season at Premier League level, forming an ever-improving defensive partnership with Federico Fernandez under the guidance of head coach Clement.
He joined from Barnsley in a £5million deal last summer and was given the challenging task of filling the number six shirt vacated by Ashley Williams when the captain moved to Everton.
The new man ended up making 27 Premier League appearances in total, and his performances saw him earn his first Under-21 caps under Aidy Boothroyd.
By the time this summer's finals came round, Mawson had cemented his place in the back four of the Young Lions, and impressed many with his maturity in a side that reached the semi-finals before bowing out in the all-too-familiar manner of a penalty shoot-out defeat at the hands of Germany.
Performing in the shop window of tournament football - allied to the impression he made in the top-flight - has led to more focus on Mawson's abilities, with some pundits describing him as a potential future England captain.
Tottenham have been linked with a big-money move for a player who just three years ago was plying his trade in the non-league game.
Reports claim Swansea have already rejected an offer, with Spurs set to return with an improved bid including Josh Onomah as a makeweight.
But sources at Swansea insist they have not received any bids nor serious interest in Mawson.
Given Mawson is still developing as a player, Swansea could be forgiven for believing the defender's value will only increase over time and will not see the immediate need to cash in when he could be a few years away from hitting his peak.
Barnsley would be due a small percentage of any deal, having negotiated a sell-on fee when the defender left Oakwell.
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/swansea-city-insist-theyve-no-13299353