Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy risks pricing Roberto Soldado out of a move to Villarreal.
The Mirror says Soldado has seen his potential move to Villarreal put on hold because of an “enormous" difference on price.
Villarreal believed they had a deal - but it has stalled because Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is determined to get a higher price.
Tottenham are resigned to taking a big financial hit on Soldado, but are determined not to sell him too cheaply.
Villarreal have not given up but are now offering a season-long loan with a fixed-price permanent deal next summer in an attempt to push the transfer through.