Tottenham are moving for Celta Vigo midfielder Stanislav Lobotka.
PSG and Napoli have expressed interest in Lobotka, whose contract carries a €50m buyout clause.
However, El Desmarque says Spurs are also keen and firmed up their interest this week.
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is serious about the Slovakia international, though face a bidding war to clinch his signature.
Just last week, Lobotka said: "An English club has contacted me but the track is not as hot."