Tottenham will be forced to spend £10m if they want to sign Dynamo Zagreb youngster Mateo Kovacic.

The 16-year-old is about to sign his first professional contract at the Croatian club, where he has been described as the 'jewel' in their team.

The deal contains a hefty buyout clause, designed to deter any advances from Spurs and a number of German clubs said to be interested in the playmaker.

Reports in the Serbian press suggest the player hailed as the 'Croatian Messi' is on Tottenham's radar and Zagreb have moved quickly to secure the player's services.


Source: TalkSport