Tottenham Hotspur have just been handed a major blow in their pursuit of Kingsley Coman, with a report claiming that Arsenal are likely to beat their North London rivals to the player’s signature.
Given the business that the Lilywhites and Bayern Munich have done over the last couple of years, there was some optimism among Spurs fans when it was first reported that Tottenham are plotting a move to sign Kingsley Coman.
However, despite the relationship that the Premier League side have with the Bundesliga giants, it appears that they are not the favourites to land the Frenchman.
It emerged last week that Arsenal have shown the most serious interest in Coman, and now a fresh update has suggested that Ange Postecoglou’s men have their work cut out to win the race for the winger.
Tottenham are unlikely to beat Arsenal to Kingsley Coman
Football Insider have now revealed that while Tottenham have indeed expressed an interest in Coman, Arsenal are currently ahead of their local rivals in the race for the Bayern man.
It is explained that the Gunners weighed up a move for the winger in January and have retained their interest in the player ahead of the summer window.
The report says that Spurs are now ‘unlikely’ to beat their arch-rivals to Coman, who is expected to opt for a move to the Emirates over the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer.
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The outlet adds that an exit from the Allianz Arena now looks inevitable for the 28-year-old, with Arsenal ‘well-paced to sign him’.
Two factors may prevent Spurs from landing Coman
Coman would understandably feel that he has a much better chance of competing for major honours at Arsenal than Spurs.
Tottenham would likely have to win the Europa League and secure Champions League qualification to stand any chance of turning the Bayern man’s head.