1 Adrien Silva celebrates for Sporting Lisbon

Sporting Lisbon have rejected Tottenham’s initial offer for star midfielder Adrien Silva, according to reports in Portugal.

The 28-year-old, who came close to a move to Leicester City last summer, is once again being lined up for a potential move to the Premier League.

Tottenham have been keeping a close eye on the Portugal international over the last season, but have failed with their opening offer.

According to O Jogo, Sporting have made clear their financial demands for Silva, having rejected an initial offer of £17.5m plus a further £4m in bonuses.

It has been claimed that the Portuguese giants are looking for closer to £27m for their star asset, plus the £4m in bonuses Spurs have already proposed.

Silva is currently away with the Portuguese national side preparing for this month’s Confederations Cup in Russia, but Tottenham may return with an improved offer in the coming weeks.