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.