The reported interest is built around Tottenham’s search for more pace and variety in attack. Vargas can operate across the forward line and offers a different profile from a conventional central striker.
The report credits the 27-year-old with two goals and one assist at the ongoing World Cup. That output, combined with his international experience, has helped place him on the radar of Premier League clubs looking for players capable of contributing quickly.
A reported valuation of €15m would also make Vargas a relatively controlled investment, provided Sevilla are prepared to do business at that level. Tottenham’s recruitment priorities are expected to include immediate attacking impact, not only long-term potential.
Brighton’s reported interest gives the situation added significance. The club have a reputation for pursuing technically capable attacking players, and their involvement could make the market more competitive if either side moves from monitoring to a formal approach.
For Tottenham, the key question would be whether Vargas can translate his direct style and international form into the Premier League. At 27, he would arrive in the expected peak period of his career, reducing the need for a long adaptation project.
For now, however, the transfer remains unconfirmed. Vargas is reportedly focused on Switzerland’s World Cup quarter-final against Argentina, while Tottenham and Brighton have yet to make their interest concrete.
The next development should come after the tournament, when Vargas’s club future becomes a clearer priority. A strong performance against Argentina could increase attention, but the decisive step will be whether Tottenham or Brighton submit a formal offer for the Sevilla forward.