Spurs battling Europe’s elite for centre-back who could be a free agent soon

Tottenham Hotspur are set to battle some of the biggest clubs in Europe for an experienced German international – and he could even be available on a free transfer.

Tottenham looking add to reinforcements at centre-back

Ange Postecoglou currently has just three natural central defenders at his disposal, and it has been reported that the Lilywhites are now looking to the Bundesliga to reinforce that area of the pitch.

According to a report by Bild, the North London club have now set their sights on Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah.

The outlet explains that the 28-year-old’s future is up in the air as his current contract at the Bay Arena runs out next summer.

Tottenham battling the biggest clubs in Europe

Bild say that Bayern Munich tried to sign Tah in the summer but were unable to get the deal over the line. The report does not mention if Vincent Kompany’s men are expected to make another approach for the defender.

However, they do say that apart from Spurs, Liverpool and Manchester United have also shown interest in bringing the Leverkusen star to England.

Additionally, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Inter Milan are also thought to be in the race, with Barca boss Hansi Flick even alleged to have held talks with his compatriot regarding a switch to Camp Nou.

January transfer on the cards?

Even though Tah’s contract runs out next summer, Bild say that a January exit for the centre-back is ‘difficult to imagine’. The outlet suggests that the most likely outcome is for the German international to leave as a free agent at the end of the season.

The publication adds that Tah has ‘always openly dreamed’ about a move to the Premier League, thus giving English clubs an advantage in the race.

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