Report: Tottenham tipped to revisit interest in Freiburg defender Robin Koch

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Tottenham could be set to revisit their interest in Freiburg defender, Robin Koch, according to a report from the German publication, Bild.

The 23-year-old Germany international is set to leave the Bundesliga club this summer after failing to extend his current deal. That deal expires in 2021, meaning Freiburg are keen to bring some cash in for their man.

And it looks like Spurs could be set to focus their efforts on Koch after initially expressing interest during January.

Jose Mourinho was thought to have enquired about the German in the winter window. However, Leeds United are also thought to be keen, with Marcelo Bielsa identifying Koch as a potential replacement for Ben White.

Koch has already been recognised at the international level, winning two caps so far. He has been a more or less ever-present for Freiburg this term, missing just two games all season in the league.

Jose Mourinho is thought to be in the market for a new defender, despite Jan Vertonghen agreeing to a new deal.

Bild reports that Juan Foyth could be on his way out, paving the way for Koch to take his place.

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If Foyth does leave the club, then Koch, on paper at least, looks an ideal replacement.

Having played so well for Freiburg, there is definitely something about the German that suggests he has what it takes to play at the very top. Of course, you don’t get caps for Germany without having quality.

With a price tag of less than £15m being mentioned, it could be a no-brainer for Spurs in the current market. Furthermore, at just 23, Koch has plenty of time to improve further under Mourinho.