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Georginio Wijnaldum is set to plead with Newcastle not to price him out of a move to Tottenham.

The north Londoners have a keen interest in attacking midfielder Wijnaldum . And he, in turn, is ready to jump at the chance of playing Champions League football with them next season.

But they have no intention of meeting the relegated Magpies ' £25million asking price.

Holland international Wijnaldum turns 26 in November, and Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino’s recruitment drive has previously focused on players aged 25 and younger.

Also, the valuation is nearly double the £14.5m Newcastle paid Dutch side PSV Eindhoven for him just 12 months ago.

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Spurs believe it is unjustified and - although they remain interested - are exploring alternative targets in the event that the Geordies refuse to budge.

Wijnaldum, who signed a five-year deal when he arrived last summer and scored 11 league goals in his debut season, has been left frustrated at the impasse.

He is ready to make his own case in the hope he can convince Newcastle chiefs to soften their stance.

Both Wijnaldum and fellow Magpies midfielder Moussa Sissoko - a target for German heavyweights Borussia Dortmund - have made it clear to the club they want out following their drop into the Championship.

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But we revealed last week that both have been told to either arrange deals with sides willing to pay Newcastle's asking prices or report back for pre-season.

Spurs have already kicked off their summer spending with an £11m swoop for Southampton midfielder Victor Wanyama , although reports of a move for Fiorentina and Germany striker Mario Gomez, 31, appear to be wide of the mark.

The club also insist they are not pursuing their interest in Bayern Munich attacking midfielder Mario Gotze.

They have shown they are willing to walk away from targets if they consider the valuations placed on them to be unrealistic.

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Last summer, they had a series of bids in excess of £20m for West Brom striker Saido Berahino rejected.

They have not returned for Berahino, and are instead poised to confirm the £17m capture of AZ Alkmaar frontman Vincent Janssen , an international team-mate of Wijnaldum's, within days.