Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly preparing themselves for Real Madrid to feature among the teams bidding for £50 million-rated right-back Kieran Trippier this summer.
The Sun (h/t Metro's Will Kent) reported that's the fee at which Spurs value their 2018 FIFA World Cup breakout star, and Trippier is mentioned as being "aware of Real’s interest."
A sterling 2017-18 season in north London already boosted Trippier's reputation, but a string of impressive showings for England in Russia—not to mention a superb free-kick in the defeat to Croatia—enhanced his profile further.
The 27-year-old was one of England's best performers in Russia and returned from this summer's World Cup with head held high in leading the team with some impressive displays:
Kieran TrippierBack home from an incredible few weeks.