Spurs pursue £12 million Spanish midfielder

Tottenham are pursuing Sevilla midfielder Diego Capel as they look to build a squad to challenge for Champions League qualification next season. The 20-year old has impressed whilst playing with the La Liga giants this season, so much so that Juande Ramos is prepared to make a £12 million bid for him.


Capel has been strongly linked with several other moves to the Premier league with Spurs' North London rivals Arsenal also said to be interested. Ramos has previously worked with Capel during his time with Sevilla and it is now thought that Ramos is keen to reignite their relationship.

I have seen Capel on several occasions in recent months and I must say I have been impressed. He has possess a terrific left-foot and he has pace to burn. I think £12 million is a fair price for the Spanish under-20 international.

source: press association