Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing the KRC Genk defender Matte Smets.
The 20-year-old central defender has made quite an impression in the Belgian league and his performances have attracted the attention of Chelsea as well.
According to TBR Football, Tottenham and Chelsea have sent scouts to watch the player in action recently and their scouts have not been disappointed with his performances.
It will be interesting to see if Tottenham decide to come forward with an official offer to sign the player in the coming months. It is no secret that they need another quality central defender and the 20-year-old could be the ideal long-term investment for them. He has the potential to develop into a quality Premier League defender with the right guidance.
Furthermore, he could be available for a reasonable amount of money as well. The Belgian club signed him for a fee of around £2 million last summer and they will want to make a profit on him and it remains to be seen whether the two clubs can agree on a reasonable fee.
Meanwhile, the likes of Newcastle United and Aston Villa are monitoring the Belgian defender as well and it will be interesting to see if they decide to join the race for his signature.
Cristian Romero has been linked with a move away from Tottenham and they need more depth in the defensive unit. Real Madrid are interested in signing the South American at the end of the season.
Tottenham must improve their squad if they want to win major trophies, and it will be interesting to see if they can add to their defensive unit over the next few months.
Meanwhile, Chelsea defenders Benoit Badiashile and Axel Disasi have been linked with moves away from the club and they will need quality replacements. The 20-year-old could prove to be a solid acquisition.
