Spurs want Champions League star (From Enfield Independent)

Tottenham Hotspur tried to do a last minute deal in August for Spanish wonderkid Isco

5:07pm Thursday 20th September 2012 in Sport By Tom Allnutt

Spurs made a last minute attempt to snatch Malaga midfielder Isco in the summer transfer window, according to reports in Spain.

The 20-year-old burst on to the scene in the Champions League last night with two goals in Malaga's 3-0 victory over Zenit St Petersburg.

Spanish publication, AS, say that Tottenham offered €12 million plus Giovani Dos Santos for the playmaker on deadline day but an agreement could not be agreed.

AS also claim top Spurs scout Ian Bloomfield made a personal trip to Malaga to try and force through a deal.

Isco reportedly has a buyout clause worth €21 million which rises €1 million a year until 2016 and Tottenham are thought to be keen to resurrect a move in January.