As per Calciomercato, there has been a fresh update on the future of Cagliari star Nahitan Nandez and it involves Tottenham Hotspur.

The Lowdown: Spurs make Nandez approach...

Over the summer window, the midfielder was earmarked as one of managing director Fabio Paratici's transfer targets for Tottenham.

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Indeed, reliable sources like Sky Sports backed an approach from Spurs to sign the Uruguay international, with a summit between the club and player later confirmed.

Back in September, Cagliari's sporting director Stefano Capozucca announced that Nandez had 'meetings with Tottenham, Inter, Naples and Rome', but the player couldn't secure a move away (L'Unione Sarda via Calciomercato).

As the 25-year-old and his agent Pablo Betancur seek to finally seal an exit from the Sardegna Arena in January, there has been an update on Spurs' pursuit.

The Latest: Spurs in the hunt...

As per Calciomercato, Tottenham are still very much in the race and pose as the most likely suitors outside of Serie A, with Napoli and Inter also remaining interested.

The Italian source also reiterates a message from Nandez' representative in the form of a 'discount' for interested clubs.

As per agent Betancur, Cagliari president Tommaso Giulini has 'promised' to do 'everything possible' to facilitate Nandez' mid-season exit, apparently 'giving his word' that he will 'lower the price' on his €36m (£30m) release clause.

The Verdict: Time to take advantage...

After Tottenham announced pre-tax losses of £80.2m for the latest financial year, with club debt now increasing to £706m (The Guardian), the club must take advantage of any bargain deals available.

Nandez certainly represents value for money if Spurs can secure him for a discounted fee, especially going by his versatility and ability to plug many gaping holes in Antonio Conte's squad.

The South American can play as a central midfielder, right wing-back and as a traditional winger (Sky Sports), while there has been no shortage of praise for him.

Serie A journalist Mina Rzouki called Nandez 'unstoppable' for his performances over the back end of last campaign, whilst fellow Italian top-flight expert Conor Clancy dubbed him a 'machine' (This Is Futbol).

The 25-year-old could be a more than ideal signing for Spurs as Conte seeks to usher in a brand new era.

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