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Josh Challies

Latest Tottenham transfer rumours: Jan Vertonghen interest, £22m Borna Barasic targeted

Tpttenham have endured a difficult week after crashing out of the FA Cup at the hands of Norwich City and are now facing another crucial period in the coming days.

Spurs trail RB Leipzig heading into the second leg against the Bundesliga side on Tuesday and need to secure a victory in Germany to continue their European adventure.

Injury problems are still present though and Jose Mourinho has spoken about his intention to bolster his squad this summer when the transfer window opens.

As a result, there are plenty of rumours floating around and we have gathered some of the latest snippets below.

Jan Vertonghen interest

Inter Milan are keeping tabs on Jan Vertonghen's situation at Tottenham ahead of the summer transfer window and may make a move for a free transfer, Tuttosport reports.

The Belgium international is out of contract with Spurs at the end of the season and may be allowed to leave, which could lead to Inter making a move.

That would see Vertonghen reunite with Christian Eriksen, who departed North London in January, and would continue the trend of Serie A clubs snatching out of contract players from the Premier League.

However, it is not yet clear what Spurs have planned for Vertonghen and it has recently been reported that a new contract could be on the cards.

£22m Borna Barasic targeted

Sticking with the Jan Vertonghen theme, 90Min report that Spurs are considering a £22m swoop for Rangers defender Borna Barasic as a potential replacement for the Belgian.

Spurs have reportedly been considering a number of defensive targets ahead of the summer transfer window and are said to have been impressed by Barasic this term.

The 27-year-old has been one of the standout players for Steven Gerrard's side this season and that has led to speculation that he could be snatched up by one of Europe's bigger sides.

Rated at £22m, a deal for Barasic would be an affordable one for Spurs and their transfer kitty could also be boosted by offloading those that are considered to be surplus to requirements.

Wonderkid on trial

Tottenham are among the clubs that have handed a trial to highly-rated 16-year-old Romania youth international Kevin Ciubotaru, according to Telekom Sport.

The teenager is currently a free agent and is said to have had trials with Spurs, Arsenal, Chelsea and Watford in the past few weeks.

Tottenham, along with the other three Premier League sides, were said to be interested in the youngster but “legislative problems” meant no deals were struck.

He will now be training with Parma's U16 side after impressing the Serie A club, where he could work towards securing a deal with the famous Italian side.

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