Espanyol have refused Tottenham’s latest bid for Pau Lopez because they believe they can get more for the goalkeeper next year.

After failing with a £3milion bid, Spurs proposed paying £450,000 for a one-year loan, with an option to buy Lopez for £6m next summer.

However, Espanyol think Lopez, who has two years left on his contract, will be worth much more after another season in La Liga.

Mauricio Pochettino is keen to bolster his options after captain and Spurs No1 Hugo Lloris was ruled out for four weeks with a hamstring injury, with Michel Vorm deputising in goal.

The Dutchman has yet to concede a goal this season having replaced Lloris with Tottenham already a goal down against Everton, before keeping a clean sheet in Saturday’s 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace.

“We trust in Michel - he did well during preseason,” Pochettino insisted earlier this month.

“From day one, he was our first option as keeper. He played a lot of friendlies. He's ready to compete. He has a lot of experience in Premier League and internationals. There's no doubt about his quality."

