Tottenham Hotspur are now racing Liverpool and a whole host of other Premier League clubs for the signature of a former Real Madrid player.
Spurs eyeing new signings amid Frank uncertainty
After a difficult Premier League campaign thus far, the FA Cup may have been a welcome distraction for Thomas Frank, but his side were knocked out at the third round stage, falling to a 2-1 home defeat against Aston Villa.
Journalist Martin Lipton has since suggested the writing could be on the wall for the Tottenham boss, saying: "Thomas Frank’s lifeline at Tottenham is getting shorter and shorter. You can’t see it lasting too much longer.
"This is a club that feels dysfunctional, feels lost. It doesn’t look as though the Dane will be sacked this week, but in truth, it looks and feels like nothing more than a matter of time."
With Spurs winning just one of their last seven matches in all competitions, it remains to be seen how much longer Frank can last in the job, but the blame can't be solely placed at the manager's door, and with the north Londoners 14th in the table, some new recruits may be needed.
According to a report from Caught Offside, Tottenham are now racing Liverpool, Chelsea, Newcastle United, Brighton and Crystal Palace for the signature of Como defender Jacobo Ramon, but former club Real Madrid have a major say on his future.
The Spanish club have the option to buy Ramon back for a fee of just €8m (£7m), which means they could choose to re-sign the centre-back before selling him on for a higher fee in the future.
At the moment, the 21-year-old's value is estimated to be €18m (£16m), but a deal could end up being considerably more expensive, amid widespread interest.
"Complete" Ramon has shades of Van Dijk
Scout Jacek Kulig has taken to X to praise the youngster, describing him as a "complete" and "dominant" defender, while also likening him to Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk.
Since arriving at Como, the Spaniard has established himself as a key player, scoring two goals in 16 Serie A appearances this season, and he has showcased his strong defensive attributes on a regular basis over the course of the past year.
As such, there are clear signs the Como star could soon be ready to make the step-up to a top club, and he could be a fantastic long-term addition to the Tottenham squad.