Tottenham want to sign the next Michael Essien for £22m, but so do 9 other clubs

Tottenham Hotspur are fans of a young 20-year-old midfield sensation who is being likened to Michael Essien, but the competition for his signature is extremely intense.

Even though Spurs added Conor Gallagher to their squad in January, the club still look short of quality in the middle of the park.

It has been reported that Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton is Tottenham’s dream midfield signing for the summer, but a deal for the England international would be hard to complete if...