SPURS have had an £11million bid for Vincent Janssen rejected.
The White Hart Lane club, long-time admirers of the Holland striker, have been told by AZ Alkmaar to up their offer to £16m.
The club’s technical director Max Huiberts said Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy would need to dig deeper into his pockets to sign the 22-year-old hitman.
He told De Telegraaf: “The difference between the offer and the price we demand was too big.”
Janssen finished his first top-flight season as the highest scorer in the Eredivisie.
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And although he been to Bundesliga side Wolfsburg for discussions in addition to visiting London with his agent, it appears Spurs remain in the driving seat.
Huiberts added: “Spurs have made the only official bid.
“I’ve read a lot of speculation and been telephoned by other clubs but no one else has made any concrete offer.”
Janssen scored for Holland in his second international cap against England at Wembley in March and now has three goals in five appearances.
Tottenham yesterday confirmed the signing of former Southampton star Victor Wanyama.
The Kenya international signed with the North London club until 2021 in a deal that could reach £12million.
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