Tottenham are in advanced talks with AC Milan over a move for ex-Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori.
One source has told Sky Sports News that the England international is yet to agree to the move.
Spurs are looking to add a defender before Monday’s 11pm deadline, and the 27-year-old is one of a number of options the club are looking at.
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou said on Friday Cristian Romero is still a few weeks away, while fellow centre-back Radu Dragusin picked up an injury in Thursday’s Europa League home win over Elfsborg.
Postecoglou’s defence has been severely hindered by injuries throughout the current campaign.
Speaking on the fitness of his back four ahead of the upcoming clash against Brentford, live on Sky Sports this Sunday, Postecoglou said: “Still not sure, we’ll let it settle down and get more information over the weekend. He’s [Dragusin] obviously not available for this weekend.
“In terms of others, Djed Spence should be available for the weekend, Sergio Reguilon should be OK.
“Every time I think I see the light at the end of the tunnel it turns out to be an oncoming train.”
On other players in the squad, the Spurs boss added: “They’re all around 10 days’ time, Vic [Guglielmo Vicario], [Brennan] Johnson, Destiny [Udogie], Wilson [Odobert], Timo [Werner]. [Cristian] Romero is a tricky one.
“There’s still work to do but all those guys, apart from Dom [Solanke], [who’s] a week behind, are all slated for the next week to 10 days.
“[With Romero] it’s just a slow healer, looking at a week-to-week basis. He’s been out a while, it’s just taking time.”
‘Tomori would be good cover for Spurs’
Sky Sports News’ Michael Bridge speaking on the Transfer Show:
“There have been early discussions and we’re not yet sure if it would be a permanent deal or a loan but Fikayo Tomori is one of a number of options Spurs are considering.
“Ange Postecoglou said to our reporter Gary Cotterill in Friday’s press conference that they would consider a defender.
“Radu Dragusin hurt his knee on Thursday night, I don’t think Cristian Romero is anywhere near returning and Micky van de Ven returned on Thursday but Spurs don’t want this problem again with injuries at the back.
“There could be potential cover and if it is Tomori that would be good cover.”
Merson: A lot of teams will want Tomori
Sky Sports’ Paul Merson on the Transfer Show:
“I think there will be a lot of teams after Tomori. Manchester United could do with him and Arsenal could as well. Arsenal have two centre-halves but you always say if one of them get injured, they’re right up against it.
“Tomori could get in a lot of teams and will be wanted by a lot of teams. One of them could be Aston Villa as well, who have just got a lorry load of money from the Jhon Duran deal, a £50m profit.”
Tel turns down Spurs move
Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel has rejected a move to Tottenham, according to Sky in Germany.
Sky Sports News understands Spurs and Bayern had reached a verbal agreement on a £50m deal.
But the teenager has reportedly turned down a move to Postecoglou’s side and is more open to a loan deal.
There is interest from Arsenal, Aston Villa, Chelsea and Manchester United in the 19-year-old.
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