Rodrygo open to Tottenham move this summer as Spurs ready to make him highest earner

TBR Football can exclusively reveal that Rodrygo Goes has indicated that he would be open to joining Tottenham Hotspur this summer.TBR Football understands that the winger’s entourage are assessing his options, having already spoken to Arsenal and Liverpool.Tottenham Hotspur have now started discussions with intermediaries, as the North London club are keen to understand Rodrygo’s situation.Real Madrid value Rodrygo at around £70m, which would mean Spurs would need to significantly break their transfer record to sign the Brazilian.Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty ImagesExclusive: Rodrygo Goes open to Tottenham Hotspur transfer Tottenham will consider moving for Rodrygo Goes should Son Heung-min leave the football club this summer, sources have told TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey.Spurs are prepared to make a statement signing if the South Korean legend were to depart, and have also budgeted to allow for a big-name addition.At this stage, TBR Football can confirm that Son is now seriously considering a move to LAFC after they made a renewed push to sign him.The Real Madrid star is one of the names they would consider should he be open to moving to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Part of the North London club’s talks are now around the fact that Rodrygo has shown a willingness to join Thomas Frank’s team.TBR Football also understands that Tottenham have made it known that they would be willing to make the 24-year-old their highest-paid player.PlayerWeekly wageSon Heung-min£190,000James Maddison£170,000Cristian Romero£165,000Dejan Kulusevski£110,000Richarlison£90,000Tottenham’s highest-paid players (Spotrac)Bayern Munich have agreed a deal to sign Luis Diaz for around £65m plus add-ons, which could close the door on their interest.But elsewhere, Liverpool cannot be discounted, as despite their insistence on signing Alexander Isak, the Reds remain in a strong financial position.Harvey Elliott and Darwin Nunez could join Diaz in heading for the exit at Anfield, raising further funds and room for additional arrivals.Rodrygo Goes will be wary of Brazil World Cup spotSpurs would offer Rodrygo the chance of playing Champions League football and a regular starting spot in his favoured role on the left-hand side.Rodrygo enjoyed a solid campaign last term as he netted 14 goals and 11 assists in 54 matches, featuring mostly off the right.But now, the player will know that at Madrid, his spot in the team under Xabi Alonso is far from guaranteed, which is not an ideal situation ahead of next summer’s World Cup.Given the competition for places in the Brazilian national team, Rodrygo will want assurances of a starting spot at the Santiago Bernabeu if he is to stay.The player is currently still on holiday, having played at the FIFA Club World Cup with Madrid and is due for talks with Alonso over his future.