Totenham Hotspur and West Ham United have received a boost, with Barcelona denying making a bid for in-demand Celta Vigo star Maxi Gomez.
The Uruguayan striker’s future has been under the scanner since the winter transfer window when he was linked with a move to England.
West Ham were interested in him but did not manage reach an agreement with Celta Vigo, who refused to accept a bid less than his €50m release clause.
The Hammers have continued to be linked with him, while Tottenham have reportedly held talks with his agent; the 22-year-old has also been on Barcelona’s radar ahead of the summer transfer window.
It was claimed that the Catalan giants have tabled a €25m bid, but according to Spanish daily Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have not done lodged an offer.
It is unclear whether Barcelona are considering making a formal offer to sign the Uruguayan this summer.
Celta Vigo are ready to sell him and believe they can earn an optimum price for a player who has scored 31 goals in his first two seasons in Europe.
The Spanish side believe that interested clubs should meet his €50m buy-out clause.
