As per Calcio Napoli 24, via Sport Witness, a major Tottenham Hotspur transfer claim has emerged involving Cagliari midfielder and summer target Nahitan Nandez.

The Lowdown: Paratici eyes Nandez summer swoop...

Over the summer window, Spurs were heavily linked with a move for the Uruguay international amid the unrest surrounding Tanguy Ndombele's future.

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Indeed, Sky Sports even revealed an approach was made by Fabio Paratici and co to sign the Serie A midfielder with Spurs particularly attracted by his versatility.

As well as sitting in front of the back four, Nandez can operate on the right flank in both a more advanced and defensive role.

Now, with January only three months away, it appears a major update has come from Italy.

The Latest: Spurs 'ready to close' Nandez deal...

As per Calcio Napoli 24 (via SW), Tottenham and Paratici are 'ready to close' the signing of Nandez in January and it is believed that the Lilywhites can 'complete' a move when the window opens.

This is despite interest from Italian powerhouses Napoli and Inter Milan, who Spurs could 'mock' in the process of bringing the 25-year-old to N17.

The Verdict: Get it done...

Lauded as an 'unstoppable' player by Serie A pundit Mina Rzouki, Nandez would come as a brilliant signing for Spurs and one who could bolster Nuno Espirito Santo's options in a number of key areas.

He also comes with some sell-on value going by his age, but as usual with Spurs, much may depend on Cagliari's valuation.

Fabrizio Romano reported that the Serie A side value Nandez at around €25/30 million (£21.2m/£25.5m), and going by that sum, he could certainly be worth every penny.

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