Speaking to GiveMeSport, journalist Micheal Bridge of Sky Sports has made a claim involving Tottenham Hotspur target Dusan Vlahovic as they eye a January swoop.

The Lowdown: Tottenham in Vlahovic hunt...

The links to Fiorentina's prize asset have seemingly been never-ending since he was a known target for managing director Fabio Paratici in the summer transfer window.

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Indeed, the arrival of manager Antonio Conte has only increased rumours of Vlahovic potentially joining Tottenham with La Gazzetta (via Sport Witness) even lifting the lid on a transfer meeting in London.

The Serbia international is very much still a target for Tottenham with reliable reporter Matt Law of The Telegraph explaining earlier this week that the club are eyeing a January move alongside Wolves star Adama Traore.

As the Lilywhites set their sights on Vlahovic as a striking alternative to superstar Harry Kane, Sky reporter Bridge has now made his own claim on the situation.

The Latest: Bridge makes Vlahovic claim...

Speaking to GMS, the journalist believes the target man is 'the real deal' but also shares his worrying theory that Spurs may have missed the boat.

"He's proved to people this guy that he's the real deal. I just worry with Vlahovic that Spurs might have missed the boat there."

The Verdict: Hope he's wrong...

Given the 21-year-old's scintillating form which has even earned him comparisons to Borussia Dortmund superstar Erling Braut Haaland, Spurs supporters will be hoping Bridge is incorrect in his belief and Conte still has a chance of seeing him make the north London move.

As confirmed by Fiorentina CEO Joe Barone (Repubblica via Fabrizio Romano), Vlahovic has down 'several' contract offers from La Viola to make him the highest paid player in the club's history.

This is a clear as crystal indication he is eyeing a move away from the club and we believe Tottenham have a real chance of signing him, especially considering the pull of the Premier League.

Racking up 15 goals and two assists in just 17 top flight matches this campaign, Vlahovic would undoubtedly strengthen Conte's options either in January or next summer.

Lauded as a 'force of nature like Romelu Lukaku and Haaland' by Italian media, the sensational young striker would come as Paratici's biggest coup yet after 2020/2021 Serie A MVP Cristian Romero.

In other news: Spurs in pole position to sign 'perfect' player for Conte after price tag drops by nearly half, find out more here.