TuttoJuve have now reported that Genoa's asking price for Albert Gudmundsson has now gone up and this could play into Tottenham's hands.

Gudmundsson has been one of the standout attackers in Serie A this season and the versatile forward is expected to be the subject of a transfer battle this summer.

A number of Italian outlets have reported over the last few weeks that Tottenham are set to fight it out with Inter Milan and Juventus for the Iceland international's signature (Tuttosport via Sport Witness).

Photo by SpursWeb Genao's asking price has gone up TuttoJuve have now said that while Alberto Gilardino's men were initially demanding EUR35m (PS30m) for Gudmundsson, they are now asking for EUR40m (PS34.3m) to part ways with the player.

The report explains that Juve and Inter were even hesitant to pay PS30m for the 26-year-old, with the price increase potentially scuppering their hopes of landing the forward.

The publication add that Tottenham can 'take advantage' of the 'reluctance' of the two Serie A sides and could 'overtake' them in the race for Gudmundsson's signature.

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Not only do Spurs have a financial advantage over both Inter and Juve in the race for Gudmundsson but they also have an ace up their sleeve in the form of Djed Spence, who is on loan at Genoa. The Lilywhites could potentially drop the right-back's price as a sweetener to aid their purusit of the 26-year-old.

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