Tottenham Hotspur reportedly join rivals Arsenal in the race to sign a La Liga midfielder drawing comparisons with Xabi Alonso.
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly joined the race to sign Arsenal-linked Javi Guerra from La Liga side Valencia.
The Valencia academy product was linked with a potential move away from Mestalla in the summer transfer window.
Atletico Madrid appeared to be in a strong position to sign the 21-year-old, but a move ultimately failed to materialise as Atleti opted to bolster their midfield with the addition of Conor Gallagher.
After the transfer window had closed, it was reported that Arsenal had instructed their scouting department to monitor Guerra.
The Gunners are seemingly keen to keep track of the youngster’s progress as they weigh up whether to make a move in 2025.
Spurs join Arsenal in Guerra race
According to TBR Football, Tottenham are set to join Arsenal in the race to sign the Spain Under-21 international.
Guerra is believed to have a €100m (£84m) release clause in his contract which is set to run until the summer of 2027.
However, there is seemingly a belief that Valencia could entertain offers significantly below that clause in the region of €30m (£25m)
The report also claims that Liverpool and West Ham United have also made checks on the Valencia star this season.
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Football Talent Scout’s Jacek Kulig has compared Guerra to former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso, particularly due to his impressive passing range from deeper positions.
Guerra has been a regular fixture in Valencia’s side this season, featuring in 10 of the club’s 11 matches in the Spanish top flight.
Overall, the midfielder has made 61 senior appearances for his boyhood club, contributing with five goals and one assist.
Guerra will want to help Valencia avoid relegation to the second tier, but a failure to avoid the drop would increase the likelihood of a departure next summer.
Having taken seven points from 11 matches, Los Che are currently languishing at the foot of the table with three points separating them from safety.
