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Mauricio Pochettino has alerted his Spurs chairman Daniel Levy to one of Argentina’s brightest young stars, writes Neil Moxley in the Sunday People.

Tottenham's boss hails from the South American country, and has put striker Jonathan Calleri on their radar as they seek additional firepower for a likely Champions League campaign next season.

The 22-year-old, whose registration is held by an investment group, was formerly at Boca Juniors.

He has since been loaned to Brazilian side Sao Paulo for six months via a Uruguayan club — and scored a goal for them on his debut in the Copa Libertadores.

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Spurs would have to buy the registration outright from the investors - although the fee would represent good value for a striker in comparison with Lyon star Alexandre Lacazette, who has also been monitored by the club.

Calleri will also be granted an Italian passport this summer – he qualifies via his grandparents – which will mean he can move to the Premier League without any need for a work permit.

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That may have proved difficult as he is yet to be capped at full level by Argentina.