Tottenham Hotspur are set for a battle with Borussia Dortmund as they attempt to sign Celta Vigo forward Maxi Gomez.
After an excellent campaign last year, the 22-year-old is again on form and has impressed with six goals in 10 LaLiga outings, forging a lethal partnership with former Liverpool striker Iago Aspas.
But Lopez's form is now drawing admiring glances from across Europe and, according to El Pais, Spurs are keen on snapping him up.
But the Spanish newspaper also says Borussia Dortmund are 'lurking' with intent and could be about to lodge an offer of their own when the January transfer window opens.
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However, with Harry Kane the first-choice option at Spurs, Dortmund may be able to win the race by promising regular first team football for Gomez.
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