English Premier League side Tottenham Hostpur are reportedly in contact with Lazio over a move for Brazilian midfielder Hernanes.
Spurs have already spent heavily in the transfer market this summer, bringing in six new players and breaking their transfer record three times by first purchasing Paulinho from Corinthians for €19 million, then Spanish international Roberto Soldado for €30m and, finally, Erik Lamela from Roma for around €35m.
With the departure of Welsh forward Gareth Bale to Real Madrid for a world-record fee seemingly imminent, the Daily Star now reports that the Europa League side are intent on continuing their big spending with a move for the 28-year-old Lazio midfielder.
While it is believed the Biancocelesti would prefer the midfielder to stay, a new contract has not been agreed upon between the club and player and, as such, the Brazilian could be sold before the transfer window shuts on September 2.
Hernanes has earned himself a reputation as a goalscoring attacking midfielder over the course of his three seasons with Lazio, scoring 31 goals in 102 Serie A appearances.
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