Tottenham want £25m Roberto Fernandez as Espanyol director confirms release clause

Tottenham Hotspur are targeting Espanyol striker Roberto Fernandez ahead of the January transfer window following his impressive start to the campaign. Espanyol director of football Monchi has confirmed the 24-year-old forward has a €30m (£25.4m) release clause in his contract, while noting that Chelsea and Brighton are also monitoring the player.

Fernandez has scored six goals in seven matches this season, earning his first senior Spain cap under Luis de la Fuente. Monchi stated that while Espanyol would be forced to seek solutions if a club pays the permanent transfer release clause, he believes remaining at the club provides Fernandez with the regular playing time needed to secure his international future.