Zeki Celik has emerged as a transfer target for Tottenham, but the Lilywhites face increased competition from other teams for his signature.
The 24-year-old Turkish fullback was one of Lille’s best players as they won the French Ligue 1 this season.
Lille is notoriously a selling club that has sold the likes of Eden Hazard and Nicolas Pepe to the Premier League over the years.
They will be braced for teams to dismantle their winning squad when the transfer window reopens and Celik is one player that is likely to move.
The Evening Standard reports that Tottenham is one of four teams who have been linked with a move for him.
The report says the Lilywhites face competition from Manchester United and Arsenal in the Premier League and Inter Milan from Italy.
They signed Matt Doherty to replace the inconsistent Serge Aurier last summer, but the Republic of Ireland international hasn’t been the best of signings.
Despite his poor form, Spurs will likely cash in on Aurier when the transfer window reopens and Celik is one of the best options they can get to replace him.
It remains unclear if they will have to wait until a new manager arrives before they begin transfer activities, but they have identified him as a target.
