Tottenham have rejected a gap 10m euros (£8.4m) bid from AC Milan for defender Emerson Royal.
The appropriate-back, 25, was topic of a verbal after which written provide, which was swiftly rejected because the asking worth is believed to be double that preliminary bid.
There was no subsequent contact, with reported rival curiosity from Borussia Dortmund and golf equipment in Saudi Arabia.
Spurs are open to protecting Brazil worldwide Emerson however have scoured the marketplace for contingency choices ought to he go away.
One participant being thought of is Brest defender Bradley Locko.
The membership’s precedence stays signing a ahead after the arrival of midfielders Archie Grey and Lucas Bergvall, with Timo Werner’s mortgage transfer from RB Leipzig additionally being prolonged.
Ange Postecoglou is presently overseeing pre-season because the membership goals to construct on a fifth-place end final season.
Spurs play friendlies in opposition to Hearts and Queens Park Rangers this week earlier than a tour of Asia.