The North Londoners have been looking to bring 20-year-old Argentine international Nico Paz to Hotspur Way in the ongoing summer transfer window as Daniel Levy looks to bring in a creative outlet in the current roster.
The North Londoners have been fortifying interest in his signatures, given that they made a €40m bid for the 20-year-old in the last weeks following his exemplary performances last season, which saw him aggregate 15 goal contributions. This ended up giving him glances from clubs across Europe, with the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Real Madrid also chasing the highly rated midfielder.
Tottenham have been issued a warning by Real Madrid regarding Nico Paz's future.
Tottenham face Man United competition to sign Paz.
And for Tottenham, with James Maddison suffering that ACL injury against Newcastle United which will see him sidelined for most of the season, Thomas Frank will be desperate to replace what the England international brought to the table. Given that Paz has that technical ability complemented by his eye for a pass and knack for breaking lines, it means that he can replicate a lot of the dazzling attributes that Maddison brought at Hotspur Way.
Moreover, given his 6 ft 1 in frame, Paz gives you that blend of physical presence alongside his flair, which would suit the structural fluid style that Thomas Frank is likely to deploy at Tottenham, given how he has that ability to play centrally as well as in more advanced roles.
Man United willing to pay a premium fee for Nico Paz
Tottenham are interested in signing Como playmaker Nico Paz
Tottenham want to sign Nico Paz.
Now reports from fichajes suggest that Manchester United are willing to pay €70-80 million for the 20-year-old this summer, which comes as a massive blow for Daniel Levy’s pursuit of his signature. And then comes Chelsea into the picture, who see Paz as a potential backup to Cole Palmer in the final third.
Lastly is Real Madrid, a club where Paz came through the academy, and now they are also said to be monitoring the situation closely.
Tottenham should push to sign Nico Paz
For the Lilywhites, bringing in Paz will give you that filling for the Maddison-shaped gap in the squad, but then this also shows the intent that Levy wants to bring in this Thomas Frank era.
Given his age (20), he would be looking to add up some regular game time under his belt, and while a move to a Champions League-level club like Tottenham comes with prestige, it also comes with some added risk of game time. But at Tottenham, he gets a head coach and a team that is looking to build on the high potential of these young players and is not scared of throwing them into the far end.
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