Tottenham Hotspur may have to accept a huge loss on a youngster they signed nearly two years ago, as his future at North London is in doubt beyond this summer.
While many of Tottenham’s young guns have seen their reputation blossom out on loan this season, that has not been the case for one man.
Alejo Veliz has endured two disappointing loan spells at Sevilla and Espanyol over the last two seasons, with the striker struggling to get starts under his belt and looking short of confidence at the moment.
Over recent weeks, it has been reported that River Plate are keen on taking Veliz back to Argentine football, with the club allegedly wanting to bring the centre-forward through the door ahead of their Club World Cup campaign this summer.
River Plate could sign Alejo Veliz on a discount
A new report in Bolavip has also credited River Plate with an interest in the Argentine youngster.
The outlet points out that Veliz has struggled this season with just four goals from 1,171 minutes across 24 games for Espanyol so far.
Even though his current deal with Tottenham runs until 2029, it is suggested that he is unlikely to have a place at the North London club next season.
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As a result, a return to Argentine football would be a ‘tempting’ option for Veliz, with River Plate emerging as a potential destination.
The Argentine giants could sign him for a discount as the outlet states that the forward, who was valued at €11m (£9.4m) when he left Rosario Central, is now valued at just €2.8m (£2.4m).
Tottenham actually signed Veliz for £12.9m in 2023, and a sale at £2.4m would result in an 81.5% loss.
Is Veliz ready to call time on his Tottenham career?
While this latest update by Bolavip might be talking up the chances of the forward returning to his home country this summer, other Argentine outlets have suggested that it is unlikely to happen.
This includes an update by TyC Sports two weeks ago, with the publication claiming that Veliz has told River Plate that he intends to continue in Europe.