As per Mundo Deportivo, an enticing transfer claim has emerged involving Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele.

The Lowdown: Paratici eyes free moves...

Tottenham's transfer chief has certainly been hard at work behind the scenes going by his numerous links to potential 2022 free agents over these last few months.

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Franck Kessie, Marcelo Brozovic, Lorenzo Insigne and Jesse Lingard are just a handful of names attracting Tottenham's interest who could all leave their clubs for nothing next year.

Another player who seemingly fits Paratici's description, Catalans star Dembele, is also out of contract at the end of this season with Spurs' managing director now making a pre-January move.

The Latest: Paratici offers 'a lot of money' to Dembele...

As per Spanish news outlet Mundo, Paratici 'wants to give Antonio Conte quality players at zero cost' and it is believed that the France international has now been 'tempted' by Spurs as a result.

Tottenham have apparently 'approached' Dembele with 'a lot of money' as Paratici personally promises the 24-year-old he'll be a 'key piece' in the N17 project.

The Verdict: Get it done?

Spurs' official sets out a transfer plan of signing stars for little to no cost, we believe a swoop for Dembele could certainly come as an astute bit of business but a slight gamble.

Indeed, on the one hand, Paratici could bypass the player's estimated £45m Transfermarkt valuation and sign a player Lionel Messi called a 'phenomenon' for free.

On the other, the former Borussia Dortmund sensation's injury record doesn't paint a pretty picture going by his history of serious hamstring problems (Transfermarkt).

Amassing 27 caps for France in a very competitive squad when it comes to depth, it's clear Dembele has the ability, with the only question being will he be able to support Conte on a regular enough basis?

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