Dream to sign Tottenham player fades – Spurs reject offer and have own plans

Alejo Veliz’s homecoming dreams appear increasingly unlikely as Tottenham Hotspur take a firm stance on the young striker’s future.

The Argentine forward, who swapped Rosario Central for North London in a €17 million deal just last year, now finds himself at a career crossroads after successive disappointing loan spells in Spain with Sevilla and Espanyol.

Rosario Central had hoped to bring their former prodigy back to El Gigante de Arroyito, submitting a formal loan offer for the 21-year-old last week.

However, Tottenham’s hierarchy has swiftly rejected the approach, making clear their intention to pursue a permanent sale rather than another temporary move.

This decision effectively dashes Veliz’s hopes of an emotional return to his boyhood club, at least in the immediate future.

Argentine journalist Uriel Iugt confirmed the development on social media, revealing Spurs’ insistence on including a sell-on clause in any transfer agreement.

TyC Sports reports that Rosario Central consider even a paid loan deal financially unviable given Tottenham’s initial investment, leaving negotiations at an impasse.

The Argentine club’s president Gonzalo Belloso had previously expressed cautious optimism about re-signing Veliz, but now faces the sobering reality of Tottenham’s hardened position.

Veliz’s situation presents a complex dilemma for all parties involved. The young striker remains highly regarded in his homeland despite his European struggles, yet Tottenham appear ready to cut their losses on a player who has failed to make the anticipated impact.

Rosario Central’s only remaining hope rests on Veliz failing to attract suitable offers before the transfer window closes, potentially forcing Spurs to reconsider a loan departure.

For Thomas Frank’s Tottenham, this decision reflects a broader strategy shift. The new manager seems intent on streamlining his squad, favoring permanent departures over temporary solutions for fringe players.

Veliz’s predicament mirrors that of several young talents caught between clubs with mismatched expectations – too expensive for sentimental returns yet unproven for elite European football.

As the summer progresses, Veliz may need to lower his sights or hope for a compromise that satisfies Tottenham’s financial demands.

One certainty remains: his path back to Rosario Central now looks far more complicated than either party had envisioned when this summer’s dance began.