Report: Tottenham eye raid on Wolves to land defender Matt Doherty

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Tottenham Hotspur are planning a surprise swoop on Wolves to sign defender Matt Doherty during the transfer window, according to Football London.

Boss Jose Mourinho is keen to add a right-back to his squad during the summer and has identified the Republic of Ireland international as an ideal signing.

Serge Aurier has been the occupant of the right-back slot since Mourinho’s arrival but he could depart before the window slams shut in October.

Doherty has been an integral part of the Wolves team for man years, playing 300 times for the club and helping them stabilise as an established Premier League outfit.

Last season the right-back was part of the Wolves team that reached the quarter-final of the Europa League, although the 28-year-old could be allowed to leave.

Doherty has nine caps for the national team and his signing would help Tottenham bolster the homegrown quota in Mourinho’s squad.

Tottenham are hoping to snare the defender away from their Premier League rivals for a fee in the region of £12 million. With that in mind, if Aurier is moved on that could represent a savvy piece of business.

Spurs have been linked with several right-backs this summer and recently offloaded Kyle Walker-Peters, who joined Southampton permanently after a successful loan spell.

TBR View – Doherty could be ideal for Tottenham

The Wolves defender fits the mould of a modern-day full-back and he could thrive in Mourinho’s team.

Standing at 6ft, the Irishman is an uncompromising player and he gets forward to assist with attacks with aplomb.

Last season he scored seven goals and registered five assists, highlighting his desire to maraud forward wherever possible.

The 28-year-old is in his prime and as he wouldn’t break the bank he looks like an ideal signing for Tottenham this summer.