As per Italian newspaper Corriere Fiorentino, via Sport Witness, a transfer update has emerged on Tottenham Hotspur's pursuit of Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic.
The Lowdown: Vlahovic on the move?
The Serbia international, who has rejected advances from his current club to make him the highest-paid player in their history, looks to inevitably exit sooner or later.
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His contract expires in 2023, so Fiorentina could risk losing him on a free deal at the end of next season as clubs hover for his signature.
One of those suitors is thought to be Tottenham as the Lilywhites remain heavily linked, following on from sporting director Fabio Paratici's interest in the 21-year-old over the summer transfer window.
Now, as per a fresh claim from Italy, an update has emerged on the Vlahovic situation involving Spurs.
The Latest: Lilywhites in direct contact?
Corriere Fiorentino (via Sport Witness) lifted the lid on Tottenham's 'direct contact' with La Viola directors Daniele Pradè and Giuseppe Barone, also revealing that the two chiefs held this contact during 'a trip to London'.
They added that Spurs manager Antonio Conte is a personal admirer of the prolific striker and Tottenham were even 'ready to come forward' over the summer during Nuno Espirito Santo's reign.
The Verdict: Get it done...
Vlahovic stands out as Tottenham's most blockbuster striking target by some distance and his form in Europe has been among the best.
Scoring 14 goals and setting up three others in just 16 appearances throughout all competitions, it is little wonder his exploits in front of goal have drawn comparisons with Borussia Dortmund superstar Erling Braut Haaland.
Serie A experts who have watched him consistently, such as Conor Clancy, have raved over the young attacker's talent and ability, with that writer calling him 'phenomenal' and a potentially 'exciting' long-term replacement for Harry Kane (The Transfer Tavern).
Averaging even more shots on goal per 90 this season than Tottenham's star duo Kane and Son Heung-min (WhoScored), who both made the PFA Team of the Year last term, it's safe to say that the Serbian does indeed come as a head-turning target.
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