Taking to Twitter in reply to a Tottenham supporter, Sportitalia TV's transfer 'insider' Gianluigi Longari has made a two-word claim involving River Plate striker Julian Alvarez.

Over the summer, Tottenham chief Fabio Paratici pinpointed the centre-forward position as one of the main areas to strengthen for Spurs given their over-reliance on star man Harry Kane.

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As per The Telegraph, Spurs' managing director had his sights on Fiorentina's Dusan Vlahovic as well as other lesser-known targets like Crotone forward Simy, who eventually sealed a loan move to Salernitana.

Ahead of Janaury, Tottenham have been tipped to target reinforcements for the forward areas yet again, and as per Longari's information, their eyes may now stretch beyond Europe.

The Latest: Spurs eye Alvarez...

Dropping a two-word Spurs claim on social media, the Italian reporter has revealed that they are one of the many clubs eyeing a move for Argentine striker Alvarez.

Simply stating 'they are' when a supporter pleaded for Tottenham to be interested in the 21-year-old, Longari lifted the lid on Paratici's fondness for the Primera División sensation.

The Verdict: Good option...

As Tottenham assess striking options for Antonio Conte, we believe their scope should spread far and wide, leaving no stone unturned. This could mean weighing up alternatives to the likes of Vlahovic in prolific options outside of Europe.

Alvarez certainly comes as a brilliant target from the South Americas, as evident by his phenomenal haul of 17 goals and eights assists over 2021/22 in the league alone (Transfermarkt).

His proficiency in front of goal is only matched by his plaudits, with the 21-year-old even drawing comparisons to Luis Suarez. Meanwhile, Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni called the player 'amazing', leaving little wonder Tottenham have taken an interest.

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