The Star reported how Spurs wanted to hijack Leicester’s move, but Manchester City preferred not want to sell to a rival and complicated negotiations with demands of a buy-back option.

These are no longer factors if Tottenham wish to renew their interest in the talented striker, who is just 21-years-old.

One stumbling block would be his £115,000 per week wages, and he would have to be convinced to take a pay cut to join Tottenham.

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