Tottenham want to sign Carlos Vinicius on a permanent deal, but not for the option-to-buy fee.
The Brazilian is on loan at Spurs from Benfica and has scored 10 goals across all competitions.
Spurs agreed a permanent fee option with Benfica for £38m.
Howver, the Express says the north London club want to negotiate a lower fee for the 25-year-old.
Jose Mourinho believes Vinicius is the perfect back-up striker for star Harry Kane.
But he will not have his man next season unless Daniel Levy is able to push down Benfica's demands.
