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Tottenham have reportedly been joined by Premier League and London rivals Fulham in an attempt to sign defender Milan Skriniar from Inter Milan.

According to the Sun, Spurs have been in talks with Italian giants Inter about the 25-year-old and he’s expected to leave the Serie A outfit.

It is claimed that Jose Mourinho’s side have been willing to pay between £30million-£35million for the centre-back this summer, although Inter are holding out for £45million.

The report explains that Fulham have now emerged as late suitors for the Slovakia international, as they are desperate to bolster their backline and know they would have to give him colossal wages to entice him to West London.

The report adds that Spurs still view themselves as favourites and in pole position to sign Skriniar, but are frustrated by his price tag and could be willing to look elsewhere.

TBR’s View:

Despite the fact that the Skriniar saga continues to drag on, Spurs shouldn’t be worried about Fulham joining the race to sign him as it seems highly unlikely he would pick a move to Craven Cottage over a team competing in Europe.

Mourinho’s team seem intent on adding another centre-back to their squad and they need to do everything they can to negotiate a deal for the Inter ace before the transfer window shuts.

Skriniar is an all-action defender that looks ready for the Premier League with his physical presence and reading of the game, plus he’s proven in the Italian league he’s a classy centre-back in possession too.