Tottenham remain in the hunt for Celta Vigo midfielder Stanislas Lobotka.
Spurs are chasing Lobotka this week ahead of the Premier League transfer deadline falling.
Inter Milan and Napoli are also keen, but Spurs have intensified their interest, according to Spanish media sources.
Direct contact has been established between the two clubs, with Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino driving the move.
Lobotka can play in several positions, which is attractive to Pochettino given his squad's preseason injury problems.