Tottenham Hotspur are targeting Villarreal’s Pau Torres to partner new signing Cristian Romero at centre-back.
According to The Express, the Spanish international is being closely monitored by Spurs but any deal may depend on Harry Kane moving to Manchester City.
Speculation about the England striker’s future has been rife in recent months as he looks to join a club challenging for major honours.
Man City appear to have stolen a march on the competition and are prepared to break the British transfer record to secure Kane’s signature.
An agreement has yet to be reached with Spurs, who are determined to hold onto their star man, but the fee required to prise him away would be in excess of the £100million spent on Jack Grealish last week.
After Toby Alderweireld’s departure, technical director Fabio Paratici believes that another centre-back is required.
Argentina’s Romero has already arrived from Atalanta for £42.5million to boost the defensive options available to Nuno Espirito Santo.
