According to a report from Calcio Mercato (translated by Sportwitness), Pochettino is eyeing up the Brazilian as an alternative to Lo Celso/Dybala.
Tottenham will move for the winger if the other moves do not materialise.
Everton are thought to be keen on the player as well but Spurs are prepared to outbid them.
The Londoners are ready to offer €60m (£54m) for the Ajax star this summer. Everton, on the other hand, have offered €50m.
If that happens, Spurs are likely to win the race for his signature. The player is highly unlikely to pick Everton ahead of Spurs.