Tottenham are considering a move for £52million Como midfielder Nico Paz after learning James Maddison will miss most of the season.
Paz is a highly rated Argentina international and Spurs are on his trail — although they are yet to make a bid for the 20-year-old.
Spurs will be without Maddison for several months after he ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
The 28-year-old suffered the injury during the draw with Newcastle in South Korea last weekend in an innocuous challenge.
Spurs manager Thomas Frank later confirmed the injury was to the same knee Maddison had injured last season, which meant he missed the Europa League final victory over Manchester United.