Tottenham Hotspur are considering a move for Hull City defender Harry Maguire in the summer, sources close to Hull have told ESPN FC.
Spurs are stepping up their interest in Maguire after sending scouts to keep a regular check on his progress.
Manager Mauricio Pochettino is in the market for defensive reinforcements, having had to play Eric Dier in central defence when he has been without Jan Vertonghen or Toby Alderweireld.
Tottenham have been linked with a number of defenders, including Burnley's Michael Keane and Middlesbrough's Ben Gibson, but sources have told ESPN FC that Maguire could be a more viable option.