Tottenham's Number 10 Dilemma

Tottenham Hotspur's quest for a new attacking midfielder has hit a snag after they lost out on Eberechi Eze, who made a surprising switch to Arsenal.

The Spurs put on a spectacular performance, defeating Manchester City 2-0 under the fresh leadership of Thomas Frank. His impact has been nothing short of remarkable, bringing both stability and versatility to the team.

Eze's Departure: A Bitter Blow

Tottenham was poised to seal a deal for Eberechi Eze, only to witness a dramatic hijack by Arsenal as the young talent traded Crystal Palace for the Gunners. This setback has forced Spurs to recalibrate their search for a number 10.

Pursuing New Talent: Who's Next?

With Morgan Gibbs-White recently committing to Nottingham Forest and Eze's departure complicating matters, Tottenham's attention has shifted to potential replacements. They are now reportedly eyeing Bilal El Khannouss from Leicester City, though Crystal Palace is also keen on signing him.

Additionally, Spurs have reignited their interest in Como's Nico Paz, who has recently emerged as a promising playmaker.

A Staggering Offer Shot Down

According to renowned transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham made a substantial bid of €70 million (£61 million) for Paz. However, Como shut down the offer as the 20-year-old is eager to continue his development in Serie A under the guidance of Cesc Fabregas.

Real Madrid's Hidden Agenda

What’s more intriguing? Real Madrid holds a buy-back clause for Paz, enabling them to bring him back to Spain for just €10 million (£8.7 million) next summer. Romano revealed that the Spanish giants plan to match any rival bids, making Tottenham's hopes of securing Paz appear dim.

With a standout season behind him—scoring six goals and providing nine assists—Paz dazzled in Serie A and has already kicked off the new season with a goal and an assist against Lazio.

Future at Real Madrid?

Next summer, if Paz does join Real Madrid, he would join an exciting cohort of young stars, including Franco Mastantuono and Arda Guler. This could leave Brahim Diaz contemplating his position within the squad as well. As it stands, Tottenham's pursuit of Nico Paz seems to be fizzling out, leaving fans to wonder who will don the number 10 shirt next.