The prospect of striking a deal for Traore would also leave tough negotiator Daniel Levy contemplating paying out on a trio of deals next summer, with the purchase options of Cristian Romero and Pierluigi Gollini also up – meaning the Spurs chairman could be left with a bill in excess of £100m next year.
Spurs chief Nuno would likely be better off persevering with Bryan Gil.
The talented 20-year-old was snapped up for a fee of £21.6m with Erik Lamela going to Sevilla in exchange too.
The exciting winger has only been given a brief taste of action in a Spurs shirt, but there are high hopes for the Spaniard.
Goals are something that Gil will have to add to his game in the future after netting just four times for Eibar last season.
But it isn’t inconceivable for that to happen surrounded by better players, and the youngster, five years Traore’s junior, has time on his side too.