Jorge Mendes pushing £51m World Cup star to join Spurs after Mateus Fernandes move

Tottenham are showing no signs of slowing down in the summer transfer window after making a huge statement of intent.

Spurs only survived in the Premier League by the skin of their teeth last term as they recorded back-to-back 17th-place finishes.

But in an attempt to challenge for Europe once more, the club's hierarchy has armed Roberto De Zerbi with a war chest, allowing the Italian to splash the cash.

The summer window has only been officially open for three weeks, but Tottenham are about to break their transfer record for the second time in a matter of days after agreeing a £100million transfer for Sandro Tonali.

The Newcastle United midfield maestro will join £85m arrival Mateus Fernandes and £52m defender Jan Paul van Hecke, with Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Martin Dubravka all arriving as free transfers.

Tottenham's owners are determined to turn the tide and show they remain a 'big six' club, as their relentless spending looks set to continue.

According to Friday's print edition of Corriere della Serra, super agent Jorge Mendes has offered AC Milan winger Rafael Leao to Tottenham after helping Fernandes move to north London.

Leao has already expressed his desire to leave the Italian giants and could be available for €60m (£51.3m) or on a loan with an obligation to buy, despite holding an eye-watering €175m release in his contract.

The 27-year-old, who is currently starring for Portugal at the World Cup, would offer De Zerbi a potentially world-class option on the left flank.

De Zerbi isn't currently spoilt for choice with quality wing options, largely relying on Mathys Tel last term, with Leao presenting a huge upgrade.

Combining explosive pace with direct dribbling and incredible end product, the Portuguese international is one of the best wingers in the world on his day, and the statistics certainly reinforce that claim.

Rafael Leao is the elite winger Tottenham need

Spurs have encountered a multitude of problems in recent years, and one of those is players who are reliable enough to produce consistent output in the final third.

Richarlison was the club's top scorer in the Premier League last term with 11, but second to him was defensive midfielder Joao Palhinha with five as their attacking problems were exposed.

Leao has shown that he can fix that issue, having produced 145 goal involvements in 291 appearances for Milan, while also scoring and assisting at this year's World Cup.

A goal threat down the flank and when he moves into central areas, Leao is equally elite at creating chances, ranking in the top 16 per cent of Serie A wingers for successful crosses per 90 last term and top 10 per cent for big chances created.

In big game moments, De Zerbi is crying out for someone with speed, guile and composure in the box, and the AC Milan superstar can provide those traits in abundance.

Leao is the sort of signing that could transform their attack if he returns to his best, giving Tottenham even more reason to secure an agreement.