Tottenham makes an offer of £51 million for 26-year-old Arsenal in Brazil

Tottenham Hotspur’s proposal of up to £51.3 million for Pepe has been rejected, with Porto insisting that any team interested in signing the winger this summer activate his £64.1 million release clause.

According to a report in the Portuguese newspaper A Bola, Arsenal was told the same thing by Porto after declaring their own interest in the 26-year-old.

Porto, predictably, is desperate to keep Pepe this summer. Otavio has already been sold to the Saudi Pro League by the club. And Sérgio Conceiço regards the 26-year-old as essential.

Tottenham makes an offer of £51 million for 26-year-old Arsenal in Brazil

That hasn’t stopped Tottenham from mounting a bid to bring him to the Premier League. Spurs have made an initial £38.5 million proposal for the Brazilian, according to A Bola. In addition, the charge might have risen to €60 million in add-ons.

Tottenham see Pepe bid rejected by Porto

Porto, on the other hand, has rejected the offer and notified Tottenham that he will only be available if a club meets his €75 million release clause.

According to A Bola, Arsenal is also interested in signing Pepe during this transfer season. They did, however, receive the identical message from his club. And it appears that they are unwilling to negotiate.

In the last few transfer windows, the Premier League has seen a number of players join from Portugal. Teams appear to be increasingly confident that players will be able to transfer their form from the Primeira Liga to the English game.

Last season, Pepe had 10 assists and five goals in all competitions. He also played all over the field, including right back. As a result, Ange Postecoglou would benefit greatly from his adaptability.

According to the article, it is unclear whether Tottenham will make another proposal. However, it is speculated that Pepe will remain for a little longer.

As a result, it appears that the Spurs have shifted their focus elsewhere.