Tottenham are not ruling out allowing playmaker Christian Eriksen to run down his contract.
The Denmark international is locked in talks over an extension to his current deal that expires in 18 months time.
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has relaxed his rule with Eriksen of not allowing players to enter the final two years of their contract, given his importance to Mauricio Pochettino's plans.
Tottenham are exploring the financial viability of letting him enter the final year of his contract - thus risking losing the midfielder for nothing at the end of next season.