TOTTENHAM have opened talks to sign RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol, according to reports.
The 20-year-old enjoyed a good debut season with the German club following his £17million transfer from Dinamo Zagreb last summer.
According to Nabil Djellit, his strong season has caught the attention of Tottenham, who have opened talks over a potential transfer.
The club are desperate to sign a new centre-back, having been linked with Inter Milan duo Alessandro Bastoni and Milan Skriniar.
Gvardiol's qualities and experience are likely to be a nice fit for the Spurs squad dynamic after a season playing in a back three for Leipzig.
The Croatian ranked in the top five in the Bundesliga for interceptions and ranked highly in blocks and tackles made.
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The North London club have already made three signings this window but are still looking to make more signings to appease Antonio Conte.
Ivan Perisic and Fraser Forster arrived on free transfers earlier in the window, while Yves Bissouma cost £25m from Brighton.
Chairman Daniel Levy is also in negotiations to sign Djed Spence from Middlesbrough.
But there is some distance between the fee Spurs want to pay and the £15m Boro are quoting.
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Former Spurs star Christian Eriksen is also set to make a decision on his future in the coming hours.
But reports have indicated Spurs have prioritised other targets over re-signing the 30-year-old.
They are also linked with Brazilian attacker Richarlison, with Everton reportedly set to be hit with a financial fair play penalty unless they sell some stars to balance the books.
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