La Liga
Tottenham has decided to postpone the signing of Rubén Vargas, the winger from Sevilla, despite the interest shown in recent months.
The London club, led by Thomas Frank, assessed the possibility of closing the deal in the winter transfer market, but will now focus on reinforcing other positions, keeping the Swiss international as an option for the summer.
Tottenham's Interest in Rubén Vargas
Since his arrival at Sevilla from Augsburg, Rubén Vargas has raised his level and become an important piece in the Andalusian scheme. This season, he has scored a goal and provided three assists in just four matches in LaLiga, attracting interest from several elite European clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur.
Journalist Pete O'Rourke mentioned in Football Insider that Spurs have him on their target list, but the signing won't happen in January. O'Rourke explained, “Vargas is performing at a high level at Sevilla and also as a Swiss international, but he doesn't seem to be an immediate priority for the English team.”
Transfer Market Movements
Tottenham had already tried to strengthen their attack with Savinho from Manchester City, but Guardiola's club blocked the deal. As an alternative, the London club targeted Rubén Vargas, but the plan changed after the signing of Xavi Simons on the last day of the summer transfer window.

With players like Wilson Odobert, Mathys Tel, and Richarlison capable of playing on the wing, Frank believes it's not urgent to add another winger in winter. “We have quality and options in attack; the focus now is on strengthening other areas,” the coach reportedly commented to British media.
Rubén Vargas' Contractual Situation
Rubén Vargas's contract with Sevilla runs until 2029, giving the Andalusian club a strong position in any negotiation. Sevilla does not plan on his mid-season departure, and if offers come in the summer, they will demand a significant fee for the 27-year-old player.
Tottenham's board is aware of this situation and intends to wait for the summer window when there will be more flexibility to negotiate and assess their squad departures.
For now, Tottenham will prioritize other needs in January but keeps Rubén Vargas's name on their agenda. The player is comfortable in Sevilla but doesn't rule out a move to the Premier League if the right opportunity arises.
The outcome will depend on how the season progresses, both for Spurs and the Swiss forward, whose performances could continue increasing his value in the transfer market.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Tottenham deja en pausa el fichaje de Rubén Vargas para el verano
