Tottenham's transfer recruitment over the last decade has been curious to say the least, but none of their signings have been quite as enigmatic as Erik Lamela.
Eight years on from his £33million move from Roma, then a Spurs transfer record, he has never been considered as one of the first names on the team sheet, and there have been occasions where his future at the club have been in serious doubt.
And those questions will return later this year, with quotes from Bologna director Walter Sabatini stating how the Serie A club want Lamela if they lose winger Riccardo Orsolini and AC Milan.