Tottenham Hotspur could be set to hijack Arsenal's move for Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez.
The Argentine could leave the Serie A club this summer and has been linked with the likes of Premier League outfits Arsenal, Manchester United and Spurs. But Tottenham's imminent Champions League qualification could hand them a crucial advantage in the race to sign the prolific striker.
It comes as Antonio Conte's side have also received a boost in their hopes of re-signing Brentford midfielder Christian Eriksen. And Tottenham's sly Twitter activity has been spotted by fans following Arsenal's dismal loss to Newcastle United handed them the initiative in the race to finish in the Premier League's top four.
