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Psv Reject Spurs' Van Bommel Bid PSV Eindhoven have rejected an offer from Tottenham for Dutch international midfielder Mark van Bommel.
Tottenham have a long standing interest in the midfield general, having tried to sign him last summer, and it would appear the White Hart Lane board have been monitoring his situation of late.
With interest growing in the midfielder, Spurs are reported to have come to the table with an offer believed to be in the region of €2 million, but PSV chairman Harry van Raaij has indicated they will have to substantially up the ante if they are to win the race.
German titans Schalke are also eyeing the midfielder and posted scouts at PSV's Uefa Cup win over Auxerre on Thursday.
Representatives from Aston Villa were also in attendance and must have come away impressed, having witnessed van Bommel produce a fine all round display and score a goal in the 3-0 win.
PSV have made it clear they will allow van Bommel to further his career if a decent offer is tabled in the summer, but Spurs have been warned they will have to raise their bid - especially with interest growing on the continent.
"It is nothing concrete," PSV spokesman Pedro Salazar told Sky Sports News of Tottenham's interest. "It is true we are talking to Tottenham about Mark van Bommel.
"I believe they made an offer, but PSV did not find it good enough to go through with the negotiations.
"It is something we are waiting on.
"We know there is a lot of interest in our players, Mark van Bommel being one of them.
"Mark has been here for five years and sooner or later we know the big players are going to leave, that is the way of life for PSV.
"That is the situation and that is nothing new.
"If a club from England or Spain or Italy comes, we know the players will go so it is just a case of trying to secure the best price for PSV."
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