Tottenham up their Nico Paz offer as Como consider €50m bid from Spurs after losing Eberechi Eze race

Shortly after missing out on Eze, who swapped Crystal Palace for Arsenal this weekend, Gianluca Di Marzio states that after Tottenham's initial bid of €40 million (£34.6m) for Paz was rejected, they have returned with an improved €50m (£43m) offer.

Following James Maddison's long-term injury, Tottenham are on the lookout for a quality playmaker, and it seems Paz fits the bill. But the report states that Como value the 20-year-old at around €70m (£60.5m), and so far, there has been no approval of a Spurs transfer from the attacking midfielder or the Italian team.

Argentina international Paz, whose Como contract runs until 2028 after signing from Real Madrid a year ago for just €6m, scored six goals and added nine assists in 35 appearances for the Serie A team last season. 

Thomas Frank's Tottenham may have their work cut out to sign the youngster, as the report adds that he may plan to stay in Serie A for another season, before 'playing his cards' next year in a bid to return to Madrid.