Tottenham have placed a €60million bid for Real Madrid forward Brahim Diaz, according to Fichajes in Spain.
Spurs are looking to bolster their squad in the January transfer window, with Thomas Frank's side languishing in 14th place in the Premier League table after a disappointing first half to the 2025/26 campaign.
The first signing looks set to be completed in the coming days, with 19-year-old Brazilian Souza expected to arrive in a £13million deal from Santos.
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GIVEMESPORT understands that Spurs are on the lookout for a new defensive midfielder, a left-sided forward following the injury to Mohammed Kudus and the departure of Brennan Johnson and a new striker.
Diaz does not quite fit that bill, given he is better suited to the No.10 role, but he has been known to play as the main striker.
Manel Casanova, Malaga's academy director said: "I see him play in European games for City and for Spain’s youth teams and he still has that vision of the game that very few have.
“I don’t like where he has been played. For example, in Manchester, in the European games, they have had him as a central striker. For me, it’s not strange, it’s an error. He doesn’t have the physique to play against defenders like that. He’s better as a No.10.”
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With injuries to Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison, Xavi Simons is currently the only player available to play in that No.10 role and with his history of playing through the middle too, he could be a good option for Thomas Frank and Spurs.
The 26-year-old is something of a bit part player at the Santiago Bernabeu, having only started three La Liga games for Los Blancos this season. He is, however, starring on the international stage for Morocco.
He has scored in every single game for the Atlas Lions at their home tournament, helping them into the semi-finals where they will play Nigeria on Wednesday.
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Morocco coach Walid Regragui said after the win over Cameroon in the quarter-finals: "What I like is that he didn't just score, he changed his mentality.
"What he did was run, fight, and keep possession. He sent a message to his teammates. It's very important for the team's morale when you see your best player running like that.
"He can be the best player in the world if he wants to be."
According to Fichajes, Spurs have made their first move with that £52million offer, although they could face serious competition for his signature, given the player's rising stock at the African Cup of Nations.
Manchester United were linked with making a move in the summer transfer window, but no move materialised.
Diaz started his career at his hometown club Malaga, before moving to England with Manchester City as a 16-year-old. He made 15 appearances, scoring twice before making the move to Real Madrid, where he has been since.