Spurs wanted to sign Hernandez

The youngster has also been linked with a move to Premier League side Arsenal.

Vincenzo D’Ippolito told reterete24: “In May, Tottenham asked Hernandez to leave Palermo, but the deal never occurred because (club president Maurizio) Zamparini said the player was unsellable.”

Hernandez is yet to score a league goal for Palermo this season.