Tottenham reportedly join Wolves in the chase for teenage defender Benoît Badiashile

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Three Premier League sides are keen on the signing of teenage French defender Benoît Badiashile this summer, according to TF1, via Get French Football News.

They report that Tottenham, Wolves and Southampton have all enquired about the centre back, who plies his trade for Monaco.

The report also says that the Ligue 1 side have no intention of selling this summer unless a monster bid comes in, meaning that a move is unlikely before the window slams shut.

Wolves are perhaps the most likely to splash the cash given their aggressive approach in the transfer market in recent seasons, with Tottenham’s frugality rearing its head again of late.

Southampton are perhaps looking less towards big-money signings and more towards a campaign of gradual improvement under Ralph Hasenhuttl.

But they do need a new central defender and need to get back to their habit of unearthing top young talent before larger clubs take the plunge – and Badiashile would fit the bill.

Spurs are well-stocked at centre-half, but likely need to plan for Toby Alderweireld’s departure, which – despite the fact his lower release clause has now expired – will come around sooner rather than later.

But if there’s one thing Daniel Levy is unlikely to do, it’s pay a huge amount to blow a team out of the water.