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.