Overview

• Sky Sport Italia reports Spurs had a €40m offer rejected earlier in August and are intent on returning with a higher proposal.
• Gianluca Di Marzio says Tottenham have upped their intended offer to around €50m, with no agreement yet with Como or the player.
• Spanish outlet Fichajes, cited by UK sites, claims Spurs are preparing a formal bid that could reach €80m (£69m).
• Real Madrid retain buy-back and matching rights, with reports also citing a low-cost buy-back and significant sell-on terms that would affect any deal.
• The push for Paz follows injuries to key creators and comes as Tottenham also explore alternatives such as Savinho, with further talks reported.