New reports suggest the Portugese outfit are ready to sell after coming into conflict with the talented youngster over his contract renewal.

The club have relegated the 21-year-old to the reserves, with Spurs now weighing up a cut-price bid.

Atsu first started attracting Premier League attention from Liverpool as the saga started to unfold regarding a new deal at the Portuguese champions.

Andre Villas-Boas is also said to be a big fan of Atsu, having worked with him during his successful tenure at the side.

Spurs are still facing the prospect of replacing Welsh wizard Gareth Bale, who's been heavily linked with a move away from north London.

The winger was also given his first league debut at Porto by Villas-Boas before he left for Tottenham in 2012.