Tottenham will renew their efforts to sign James Maddison from Leicester City this week, but a rival bid from Newcastle United remains possible.
Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham's new manager, wants a creative midfield force, and England international Maddison fits that bill.
Rumblings from the recent England camp suggested Maddison is set on a move to Spurs, particularly after Newcastle moved for Milan's Sandro Tonali.
However, despite spending an initial £55million on the Italy Under-21 international in a six-year deal which would make him the club's second highest transfer in history, Newcastle believe they can still mount an offer for Maddison.