Tottenham already know five Luis Diaz alternatives after Liverpool transfer setback

Tottenham have been knocked back in their pursuit of multiple players in this transfer window, with Luis Diaz the latest to join that list.

Diaz, formally of Porto, joined Liverpool on Sunday in what is reportedly a £49million deal after the Reds made a late move to beat Monday's transfer deadline.

Despite the latest setback, the draw of playing under Antonio Conte in the Premier League will be a big one for many elite players and for that reason we've taken a look at five alternative players Spurs could sign instead of Diaz.

At 25-years-old, the same as Diaz, Leeds' Raphinha is the prime age for a signing by Spurs and would offer something different as a left-footed player ready to cut in off the right wing, something Spurs don't currently have.

He will have two years left on his current contract in the summer and is a proven Premier League player for whom a Spurs move could appeal to, as he is currently in a relegation battle with Leeds.

The Brazilian international is fast and effective while counter-attacking and also contributes to the build-up, posting more progressive passes than most forwards.

He also brings expert set-piece delivery off his left-foot and would suit Conte's style as an intense forward who covers a lot of ground, albeit one who may only be available in the summer.

At just 22 years-old, Bayer Leverkusen's Moussa Diaby would be a good option for the long-term as a winger who is capable of playing on both flanks.

He is two-footed, although he prefers his left 77 per cent of the time and has scored 17 non-penalty goals in the Bundesliga since moving from PSG in 2019.

He merges scoring ability with creativity and has registered 22 assists alongside his goals. One stumbling block could be the fact he is