Tottenham were turned off by Feyenoord coach Arne Slot's buyout clause.
Slot rejected Spurs' interest last week to commit to a new deal with new Eredivisie champions.
The Daily Mail says Spurs were led to believe his buyout clause of 5m.
But in reality, Feyenoord were demanding 17m to release from his previous contract.
The Dutchman is no longer on Tottenham's shortlist.
