Riyad Mahrez has handed in a transfer request at Leicester
Spurs are the only Premier League club not to make a signing during this transfer window so far.
But they have made an enquiry for playmaker Riyad Mahrez, who wants to quit the Foxes.
Roma have had two bids rejected and have said that they won’t be making a third, leaving the door open for Spurs.
But Arsenal are also keen on the 2016 PFA Player of the Year and they will make a move if Monaco refuse to sell them Thomas Lemar.
Leicester have put a £50million price-tag on Mahrez, who wants to quit the former Premier League champions to play in the Champions League.
I have informed the club that I feel now is the time for me to move on
Leicester wantaway star Riyad Mahrez
He would get that at White Hart Lane, after Spurs finished runners-up last season, but would have to wait to dine at Europe's top table with Arsenal.
Mahrez scored 10 goals and provided seven assists as Leicester recovered from a dreadful start to survive the drop last season.
The Algerian international released a statement in May declaring that he wants out.
He said: "Out of the huge admiration and respect I hold for Leicester I wanted to be totally honest and transparent.
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"I have informed the club that I feel now is the time for me to move on.
"I had a good discussion with the chairman last summer and we agreed at that time that I would stay for another year in order to help the club as best as I could following the transition of winning the title and in the Champions League.
"I've had the four best seasons of my career at Leicester and have loved every moment. I feel immense pride to have been a part of what we have achieved during my time at the club, culminating in becoming Premier League champions.
"The relationship I share with the club and our amazing fans are something I will treasure forever and I truly hope they will understand and respect my decision."
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