Spurs and Arsenal are set for a head-to-head battle to sign Ipswich youngster, Connor Wickham.
The 17-year-old, who has made 28 appearances since his debut in April 2009, has been linked with a move to the capital after it was revealed that Spurs had offered up to £8million for the England U17 striker, after previously having a £5million bid rejected by the Tractor Boys.
Arsenal are also interested in signing Ipswich's youngest ever player, after Wickham's goals in the U17 European Championships threw light on the youngster's talents, sparking off a bidding war.
The Daily Mail reports that Spurs are so keen to land the player that they may also allow Wickham to re-join Ipswich on loan.
Steve Bruce and Sunderland have also indicated interest but most believe that the pull of Champions League football may be too strong for the teenager to ignore, meaning the Black Cats would miss out.
Although Ipswich manager Roy Keane claimed he would be lynched' if he sold Wickham to another club, it seems increasingly likely that he will have to be sold.
Ipswich have reported debts of up to £50million, and have put eight players on the transfer market in a bid to raise funds.