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Report: Roma considering £30m bid from Tottenham Hotspur for Erik Lamela

By Joe Fish, Reporter | 21 August 2013

Tottenham are making plans for life after Gareth Bale and have reportedly lodged a £30m bid for Roma starlet Erik Lamela, an offer that is under consideration by the Serie A club.

Roma are believed to be entertaining the thought of selling starlet Erik Lamela, who is the subject of an apparent £30m offer from Tottenham Hotspur.

The Lillywhites want to sign the versatile Argentine, and Anzhi Makhachkala playmaker Willian, to help fill the void that may be left by Gareth Bale, should the Welshman leave for Real Madrid as expected.

Roma sporting director Walter Sabatini was in London on Tuesday to discuss the possible transfer of Lamela with his Spurs counterpart, Franco Baldini, who worked for the Giallorossi last season.

According to Sky Sport Italia, Tottenham's representatives made it known that they were willing to pay £30m for the 21-year-old forward, and Roma are mulling over whether or not to accept the bid.

The same source understands that Lamela's potential departure is dependent on the Serie A outfit brining in a replacement, with Palermo striker Abel Hernandez an apparent target of coach Rudi Garcia.