Journo hails fresh Spurs target after 8-figure bid lodged, big "signal of intent" from Levy

Journalist Pete O'Rourke reckons that Luis Diaz would be a "top signing" and prove that Tottenham are backing Antonio Conte this window.

Spurs are yet to make any January signings but have been heavily linked with a move for the Porto winger in recent days.

It's been an incredibly frustrating January window for both Tottenham and Conte, but they seem to be turning up the heat at just the right time. Having opened talks with Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, the North London outfit are now pushing to sign 25-year-old Diaz.

According to the Guardian, Spurs launched a £37.6m bid for the winger's services, although Porto swiftly turn down the offer. Porto value him at far more than that price, while his release clause is almost double that at £66m.

Read More - January Transfer Window 2022: Rumours, Deadline and Everything You Need to Know

Diaz, who's dream is to play in the Premier League, has been one of the standout players in the Portuguese league this season, scoring 14 goals and laying on five assists in just 18 appearances to help Porto emerge as title favourites ahead of Benfica and Sporting Lisbon.

He has also enjoyed success on the international stage, scoring four goals in the Copa America as Colombia finished third, while he also has four Champions League strikes to his name, including a memorable solo effort at Manchester City last season.

Heung Min Son aside, Tottenham are lacking consistency in the wide areas, and O'Rourke reckons that Diaz would be an outstanding addition to Conte's squad.

He told GIVEMESPORT: "It would be a top signing and a real signal of intent that Spurs are backing Antonio Conte to get somebody in the calibre of Diaz.

"He's been very impressive for Porto this season; he's got 14