Sources: Race to sign 23-year-old defender heats up between Man United & Tottenham

Koni De Winter is quickly emerging as one of Europe’s most coveted young defenders, with the 23-year-old Belgian centre-back attracting widespread attention following an impressive season for Genoa.

The Belgian, who made 26 appearances for Genoa last season, has impressively adapted to the demands of Serie A, consistently delivering confident performances against some of the league’s toughest attackers.

Interest from the Premier League is intensifying, with both Manchester United and...