Down, but not out. Tottenham remain in with a shout of signing Juan Foyth.
Paris Saint-Germain lead the race for the centre-back at present, having submitted a financially superior offer to both Estudiantes and the player.
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Yet El Dia claim Foyth and his family are not swayed by the money, instead their priority is to find the club which will offer him the best chance of playing time.
At Tottenham it will be far from straightforward, with Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld clear first choices.
El Dia report that Foyth believes the path is blocked even more so at PSG, and is not convinced he will be utilised.
He believes at Spurs that he will be integrated into the first team squad and could stand a better chance of progressing.
Tottenham shifted to play three at the back last season and questions remain over whether Kevin Wimmer will remain at the club, while youngster Cameron Carter-Vickers has yet to make his mark in pre-season.
The first step of any deal will depend on Tottenham and Estudiantes finding common ground and agreeing a fee, and that might mean Spurs must match PSG’s offer.
If they decide to do so and it is a straight choice between the two clubs, Tottenham are in with every chance of landing the Argentine.
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