Major news sources are reporting that a bid has been submitted by Tottenham for Pablo Barrios Rivas, the midfielder currently playing for Atletico. The move confirms reports of long-standing interest in the player, but whether the team will deem it enough for them to part with an important member of their squad remains to be seen. While Liverpool and Chelsea have shown interest, Tottenham currently lead the race - though the situation could evolve if a deal drags on. Tottenham look balanced this season - 1.67 goals scored and 1.2 goals conceded per game. Pablo Barrios Rivas would be expected to bring control and consistency to help push them to another level. Atletico have also been linked with Valentin Barco, Tim Lemperle and Cristian Romero while Tottenham are reportedly monitoring James Trafford, Jadiel Pereira da Gama and Nathaniel Brown. Stay tuned for more details as the story develops. Need more Tottenham transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for news and updates as they happen.