‘Spurs ready to pay Fazio clause’

Sevilla sporting director Monchi has revealed that Tottenham are prepared to meet Federico Fazio’s release clause.

The centre back has long been linked with a move away from Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, with Barcelona thought to be interested at one point.

But with a release clause of just €12m, the Rojiblancos board member has admitted that Spurs are ready to bring the 27-year-old to England.

“It seems that Tottenham is willing to pay the [release] clause,” Monchi is quoted as saying by the London Evening Standard.

“We are waiting to see the money in the Football League. We are not going to negotiate with anyone because our desire is to keep Fazio in Sevilla.

“Two months ago we talked about his renewal, but it was not possible. When an English team appears interested in one of our players it is difficult because they can multiply player salaries

“We tried to renew him since last season but the distances were huge even if we were hoping to make a new deal.”

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