Tottenham made a play to land Argentine starlet in recent weeks

Tottenham Hotspur allegedly attempted to swoop for a young midfielder, who is regarded by many as one of the best young talents in Argentine football, but the North London club’s pursuit of the teenager is set to end in disappointment.

Spurs demonstrated through their acquisition of Alejo Veliz from Rosario Central two years ago that they are keeping a close eye on the best emerging talents from Argentina.

While the Veliz deal has not worked out the way Tottenham would have wanted...