Tottenham learn valuation of Premier League defender as transfer competition intensifies

Tottenham Hotspur may have to see off competition from four other Premier League clubs to sign one of the division’s most sought-after defenders.

We are still a long way away from the summer transfer window, with Tottenham not even sure of their Premier League status next season.

However, it appears that the Lilywhites are already making tentative plans on possible transfer targets with the assumption that they would stay up.

Reports over recent weeks have indicated...