Tottenham are going head-to-head with RB Leipzig to sign Barcelona starlet Ilaix Moriba before next Tuesday’s deadline.
Spurs and Germans Leipzig have emerged as frontrunners to land the 18 year-old and are both set to hold further talks over the weekend as they battle to win the race for one of La Liga’s most exciting young talents.
Mailonline reported on Saturday that Spurs were admirers of the all-action midfielder and exploring a move but wary they were facing strong competition for his signature.
The biggest is being provided by Bundesliga side Leipzig.