Villarreal chiefs don't believe Mateo Musacchio will complete a move to Tottenham.
AS says Villarreal do not want to be shortchanged, but Spurs won't play ball over Musacchio's complicated registration.
Villarreal own only 35 per cent of the Argentine's contract, with the remainder held by his agent and former club River Plate.
Only paying Musacchio's buyout clause - €50 million - would leave the Yellow Submarine with a satisfactory fee for the defender - €17 million.
Tottenham have so far indicated they won't go higher than €20 million for the Argentina international.
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