Tottenham eyeing 'bargain' powerhouse, 44 tackles this season

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly set their sights on Florian Grillitsch next year.

This is according to Sky Deutschland, who claim Spurs have asked about the Hoffenheim powerhouse.

On Sky Deutschland’s Transfer Show, transcribed by Sky Sport Austria, reporter Marc Behrenbeck claimed Grillitsch is “very, very likely” to leave next year.

The Austria international’s contract expires at the end of the season.

He could be an exciting free agent for Tottenham or another club.

And there’s always the possibility that Hoffenheim could cash in on Grillitsch in January and earn a small transfer fee.

As well as Spurs, Jose Mourinho’s Roma are reportedly eyeing the 26-year-old too.

According to Behrenbeck, Grillitsch would be an “absolute bargain” for any interested parties.

He also assumes that the 6ft 1in powerhouse will join a “top team”.

Spurs would land a powerhouse in Grillitsch – TBR View

Grillitsch is a versatile player who can turn out in midfield and in defence.

Hoffenheim have largely used him at centre-back this term, with a few appearances in defensive and central midfield.

Grillitsch has clocked up an impressive 44 tackles in 2021-22, according to Whoscored.

Of those, 30 came in the Bundesliga and 14 were for Austria in World Cup qualifying.

He has also claimed 18 interceptions for Hoffenheim – including five against Bayern Munich – and eight for Austria this term.

Tottenham could do with strengthening their defence and their midfield, and Grillitsch would tick many boxes for Antonio Conte.