Tottenham have identified Douglas Luiz and Conor Gallagher as midfield targets to replace Pierre-Emile Hojberg.
Denmark midfielder Hojbjerg is a priority target for Atletico Madrid, with talks over a potential transfer ongoing.
Spurs have so far resisted Atletico's advances but there is understood to be a willingness from the Premier League club to sell their lynchpin for the right price.
There have been positive developments with regards to both clubs agreeing a fee in recent days, but progress has been described as 'slow'. Pertinently, Hojbjerg wants the opportunity to discuss a move to Atletico.