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Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has now personally made a move for a "sensational" attacking midfielder, who could be brought in as an alternative to Eberechi Eze, according to a report.

Tottenham eyeing Eze alternatives following Arsenal hijack

In what is a major blow, Tottenham have missed out on Eze, with the 27-year-old opting to join bitter rivals Arsenal instead, and Mikel Arteta has since confirmed he always wanted to move to the Emirates Stadium.

When asked about the rumours Eze had phoned him directly, Arteta said: "That shows you how much he wanted to come. It's very different sometimes because you want to be very open and transparent with the players as they have to make decisions in their careers but I'm delighted to have him. I can tell how much it means to him and his whole family."

It is a bitter pill to swallow for Spurs, but with just over one week remaining in the transfer window, they will have to move onto alternative targets swiftly, and there is no shortage of potential options on the shortlist.

There has now been a new update on Tottenham's pursuit of El Khannouss, with a report from Africa Foot (via Sport Witness) revealing Levy has personally made a move for the attacking midfielder, who is also being targeted by Crystal Palace.

The Moroccan is being targeted as an alternative to Eze, with Palace also looking to sign him as a replacement for the England international, and the Eagles have already reached an agreement in principle with the 21-year-old.

Oliver Glasner's side remain in discussions over a deal which is expected to amount to around €35m (£30m), so a deal would not break the bank for Spurs.

El Khannouss could be "sensational" signing for Spurs

Lauded as "sensational" by scout Ben Mattinson, the Leicester attacker has gotten off to a fantastic start to the new season, picking up two assists in two Championship games, while former manager Ruud van Nistelrooy believes he is destined to play at the top level.

Van Nistelrooy said: "I think you're going to see a lot more of him with his age and profile. His potential is there to be a top player in the Champions League. He can go a long way."

That said, it would be a gamble to sign the Belgium-born midfielder, given that he is yet to establish himself at the highest level, amassing five contributions in the Premier League last season, which indicates the starlet is clearly not at Eze's level currently.

As such, it may be a wise idea for Tottenham to bring in a ready-made Eze alternative alongside El Khannouss, but he clearly has the potential to be a long-term success in north London.