TOTTENHAM could be ruled out of a move for Diego Forlan after Atletico Madrid slapped a £30million price tag on the forward.
With Dimitar Berbatov pining for a move to Manchester United, Lilywhites boss Juande Ramos is desperate to boost his striking options.
That has seen him linked with a move for a number of strikers from across Europe, with ex-United hitman Forlan emerging as one of his top targets.
However, the Daily Star understands that Atletico have slapped the huge valuation on the 29-year-old.
That has all-but ruled out a move to White Hart Lane with Ramos willing to offer only £16million for the Uruguayan.
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