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Young Argentine is widely expected to return to Real Madrid

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Tottenham never made a bid for Como star Nico Paz, the Serie A side's owner has confirmed.

Paz is considered one of the brightest young talents in Europe, having come through the Real Madrid academy before a €6million move to Como last summer.

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Spurs are said to have made two bids for Paz, the last one totalling more than £60m, but Como owner Mirwan Suwarso has denied the reports.

“It’s not true that we rejected the offer," Suwarso told Corriere della Sera.

Paz is still part-owned by Real Madrid, who are reportedly able to match any offer made for the player and hold a buy-back clause worth just €10million which becomes active next summer.

Suwarso noted the complexities of Paz's rights, adding: "No one formalises an offer knowing that then we should send them to Real Madrid, who have the right to match."

He continued: "There was a moment when we feared Nico might return to Madrid: he grew up in Real Madrid’s youth academy and dreams of playing at the Bernabeu one day. Luckily, he stayed."

Paz has also been asked about Tottenham's interest, insisting his focus remains on Como.

He told reporters on Sunday: "I don't listen to [transfer rumours], I stay focused on preparing for the season. Let’s hope everything goes well and that we can reach the highest possible level."