Rafael van der Vaart has been in contact with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy about signing Ajax winger Hakim Ziyech in next summer's transfer window - and his performance against Chelsea has shown why.
Morocco international Ziyech starred in a thrilling 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League, contributing two assists for the Eredivisie side.
That came after former Spurs midfielder Van der Vaart revealed he has been in contact with Spurs about Ziyech, urging the North London side to swoop next summer after his eye-catching performances on the continent in recent seasons.
Ziyech was superb in Ajax's run to the Champions League semi-finals last term before they lost to Spurs, scoring in the second leg, and continued to show his talents in his latest trip to England.
He had been linked with a summer move to Tottenham and it seems that van der Vaart is doing his best to encourage the transfer in the near future.
"I really hope he goes to Tottenham Hotspur, I sent a message today to [Daniel] Levy, I said: Get Ziyech after this season," Van der Vaart told Voetbal Primeur.
"I am convinced that he becomes a sensation in London, and I also wish him that.
"I hope Spurs takes him and we will see."
Ziyech's two assists against Chelsea continued an impressive vein of form for Ziyech this season, as he has scored six goals and contributed 10 assists across all competitions.
Spurs could be looking for a replacement for Christian Eriksen, whose contract expires in the summer, and Ziyech could be a potential option.
