Tottenham have tabled an offer worth around £37million (€45m) for Porto forward Luis Diaz, according to reports, although this falls short of his release clause.
Antonio Conte is desperate to strengthen his squad in the winter window, with a new attacker high on his list of targets - and the impressive Diaz is on the shortlist.
However, Spurs' efforts to snap him up for a reasonable fee are continuing to falter, with both the winger and his club in no rush to part ways this season.
Indeed, it has been claimed by O Jogo in Portugal that the latest bid from the north London outfit is below his valuation, and therefore looks set to be rebuffed.
Currently, Porto are 'analysing' the recent proposal, which may rise to a £41.7m (€50m) fee with bonuses, but are said to not be 'inclined' to accept it.
To little surprise, the club are desperate to tie down their talisman until the end of the campaign at least, while they continue to close in on the Primeira Liga title.
It has been reported that the exit clause written into Diaz's contract is worth £67million, and that any potential suitor would need to match it to buy him.
The fact he also has two-and-a-half years left on his current deal also means that Porto are in a strong negotiating position, further adding to Spurs' frustration.
Multiple sources have linked them to Diaz, though. SIC Noticias revealed that they tabled a £37.6m offer, with may again rise with performance-related bonuses.
In a surprise twist, however, Tottenham are said to have given the club just 48 hours to respond to their offer, suggesting they may set their sights on other targets.
Liverpool have also been linked with Diaz, a Colombia international, but it is understood they are not looking to make any signings during this window.
Manchester United reportedly sent scouts to watch him in action last week, with the club potentially mulling over making a sensational approach of their own.
It was claimed Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund also had talent spotters in the stands to take in Diaz's showing in the 3-1 victory over Famalicao on January 23.
Diaz has scored 16 goals and picked up six assists in 28 appearances this season.
Meanwhile, Spurs are moving closer to wrapping up a £20m deal for Wolves winger Adama Traore, after their initial £15m bid was rejected by the Molineux side.
Sportsmail has reported that both clubs are expected to come to an agreement in the near future, with talks ongoing. Boss Conte plans to play him at wing back.
pibclopu
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Conte wanted to sign vlahovic but Tottenham are not moving because they have harry kane they are signing 40 million for dias and 20 million for traore they could splash the 75 million and sign vlahovic who would be a crucial number 9 for spurs
Vadadekpu
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Daniel Levy's treats Antonio Conte's like a kid and later he will regrets it by losing Antonio Conte by Quitting the Club's Coach and manager jobs because his fucking Stingy Antics..
Vadadekpu
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Now Spurs was The 2nd. Rumored Club's behind Manchester United that can't reached agreements and often's loose their targets . What a baised and disappointing decisions without anybodies purely beings signs to truely joined the Club and surely becoming our Newly signing players . Rumours means Nothing with a waste of times..
fourthorty430
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Luis Diaz is a talented footballer.. He is dubbed as the Portuguese Christiano Ronaldo.. He will be a good buy...
yeah... Thanks for the correction bros
yueacnrt
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if we sign Luis diaz and adama then top 4 guaranteed
Gunners4ever❤
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Luis Diaz is a talented footballer.. He is dubbed as the Portuguese Christiano Ronaldo.. He will be a good buy...
Luís Díaz is Colombian.
Etilomi0147
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I can’t believe Chelsea are missing on both Diaz and Adama………the most painful thing is they’re both heading to Spurs. This City revenged what we did to them last season and y’all can expect Spurs to do their own next season!!!
menbeimrty
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good content
Tejiripe4
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Liverpool is not serious in signing player this summer
Nichfooty
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If we could get him under 40mil, Liverpool should go for him too. Will need decent backup wingers for Mane and Salah soon
Runadilsuz
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Spurs should cut certain losses and sign the players conte wants if you think you wants him to stay with tottenham. You can't be doing transfer business till the final hour. If you wants the best you have to pay the best..
rohithirapur
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Luis Diaz is a talented footballer.. He is dubbed as the Portuguese Christiano Ronaldo.. He will be a good buy...
u mean Colombian Cristiano Ronaldo?🙃
Kioeioptu
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since man city signed dias anybody bearing dias becomes hot cake in Portugal!
fourthorty430
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Luis Diaz is a talented footballer.. He is dubbed as the Portuguese Christiano Ronaldo.. He will be a good buy...