As per media publication (yes, yet again) TBR Football, Tottenham Hotspur scouts have been "really impressed" by Como 1907 midfielder Nico Paz.
Spurs scouts impressed by young Como and Argentina midfielder
The youngster has impressed with his performances for the newly promoted Serie A side this season since joining from Spanish giants Real Madrid back in the summer transfer window.
In fact, according to the report, the scouts at Spurs were aware of Paz during his time at Madrid Castilla, the sides reserve team. He impressed enough with his performances to get a call up to the first team, and even scored against Napoli in the Champions League last season.
So far this season, the attacking midfielder has scored six goals, provided four assists, and created seven big chances in Serie A - in 25 starts, 21 appearances, and 1900 minutes. Owing to his performances, he received his maiden Argentina call up back in the autumn, making his debut against Bolivia in October - and marking it with an assist to the one and only Lionel Messi.
One thing that may stand in Spurs' favour when it comes to any potential deal, is one of the midfielder's new team mates - with former Tottenham Hotspur fan favourite Dele recently signing for the Italian side - being included in the match day squad for their defeat at AS Roma last weekend. You would hope he may put in a good word.
Nothing against Paz, whom seems to be a very talented player - but it is quite crazy how Spurs rarely seem to be linked to players in their prime (or older) they already have so many young players. Antonin Kinsky, Destiny Udogie, Archie Gray, Pape Sarr, Lucas Bergvall, and Mathys Tel are all 23 or under.
Then, Micky van de Ven, Radu Dragusin and Brennan Johnson are all 23. Even Djed Spence and Dejan Kulusevski are both 24. One of the older players, Guglielmo Vicario, is 28 - which for a goalkeeper is still definitely peak years. Without disrespecting a club great - Heung-Min Son is definitely on the other side of his peak.
So, who do Spurs actually have in their peak? The most obvious feels like James Maddison (28), it definitely feels like he is currently as good as he will be. Rodrigo Bentancur (27), and Yves Bissouma (28) also feel like they are as good as they will be - unfortunately, that is not the requisite quality.
At 25, you could perhaps say that Pedro Porro is too. Then, finally, 27-year old Dominic Solanke. So, three players that (with the optimal physical conditions) that are good enough to be starters? Can't really count 26 year old Cristian Romero, given his consistent lack of availability Not ideal. At all. Not sure signing more young players will improve that, with all due respect to Paz.