Tottenham have put negotiations for Real Betis midfielder Giovani Lo Celso on hold for now with the two clubs unable to agree on a fee, Sky Sports News understands.
The 23-year-old Argentina international, who has an £88m release clause, is keen to work under Mauricio Pochettino at Spurs.
Tottenham may go back in later for the former Paris Saint-Germain player if they can sell Christian Eriksen, the Denmark midfielder, who has 12 months to run on his contract.
Sky Sports News understands Real Betis are likely to accept a fee worth in the region of £70m for Lo Celso, who registered 16 goals and six assists in 46 club appearances last season.
(Sky Sports)