Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on a Serie A centre-back, but they will face heavy competition for his signature in the summer.

Reports indicate that the Tottenham hierarchy are worried about the possibility of losing both Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven this summer.

Additionally, some of the biggest clubs in Europe are allegedly after Luka Vuskovic, who is enjoying an outstanding breakthrough season on loan at Hamburg.

It thus comes as no surprise that the North London club appear to be scouring the market for possible replacements, and one experienced defender has caught their eye.

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Tottenham were credited with an interest in Roma star Evan Ndicka last summer, and the club have not yet given up their pursuit of the centre-back.

This is according to CaughtOffside, who say that Tottenham and Liverpool are both tracking the Roma star closely ahead of the summer window.

Spurs and the Reds are ‘expected to increase their interest’ in the 26-year-old as we get close to the summer window, as both clubs step up plans to reinforce their backline.

Additionally, the report reveals that Man United have now become the latest Premier League club to enter the race for the Ivory Coast international,...