Report: Spurs still have £18m PL star on radar, but he’s viewed as option if Pochettno signing leaves

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Tottenham are reportedly still keen on defender Jannik Vestergaard from Premier League rivals Southampton, but there is a small catch.

According to The Athletic, Spurs still have the 28-year-old in the frame as a target this summer.

The Athletic named him as an option for the north London club earlier this month.

However, the fresh update is that the Southampton centre-back is viewed more as a replacement in the scenario that Toby Alderweireld leaves.

Alderweireld, 32, is still a Spurs-owned player, who was signed by former boss Mauricio Pochettino back in 2015.

However, The Athletic previously reported that the Belgian centre-half hopes to leave ahead of the new season. In addition, Spurs won’t stand in his way if an appropriate offer comes in.

Vestergaard a decent option for Tottenham, but price tag unclear

Southampton signed Vestegaard for £18million a few years ago from Borussia Monchengladbach, but it’s unclear on how much he would cost this summer if he were to leave St Mary’s.

The Denmark international is a colossus centre-back that is great with the ball at his feet, as well as dominant in the air with his 6ft 6in frame.

He looks good enough to make a step up and Spurs’ backline could do with a revamp.

However, it’s a tall order for someone to replace Alderweireld, who has been an incredible servant.

For now, Alderweireld remains a Spurs player.

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