An experienced Premier League star who Tottenham tried to sign during the summer transfer window is now on the market, and the competition for his signature is intensifying.

It has been widely reported that the Lilywhites want to add a top-class centre-back to their squad in January, and several Premier League stars are thought to be on the club’s radar.

It has been suggested that Tottenham have looked at Brentford’s Nathan Collins and Leeds United’s Pascal Struijk ahead of January.

Over recent days, it has emerged that Spurs are one of several Premier League clubs eyeing a move for Ezri Konsa, while several sources continue to report that Thomas Frank’s men are big fans of Jarrad Branthwaite.

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During the summer transfer window, it was reported that Tottenham explored a move for Nathan Ake, but the defender ended up staying put at Man City.

CaughtOffside now claim that City are willing to cash in on Ake for a fee of around €30m-€35m (£26.4m-£30.8m) during the upcoming transfer window.

This has sparked interest in several clubs, with Inter Milan, Juventus and Crystal Palace all keen on signing the 30-year-old.

Inter and Juve value Ake’s tactical versatility, while Palace see the former Bournemouth...