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According to Bild, Spurs are monitoring Dortmund midfielder Julian Weigl as he slips further down the pecking order at the Westfalenstadion, but will have to fend off competition in the shape of Roma and PSG if they are to secure the German’s signature.
The Lilywhites are preparing for life without Moussa Dembele as a lucrative move to China beckons and, with Victor Wanyama surely outgoing, also, the north London outfit are undoubtedly in the hunt for a new defensive midfielder this window – this is compounded by their reported interest in Weigl.
The 23-year-old has made just four appearances for BVB in the Bundesliga this season as Lucien Favre prefers summer signings Thomas Delaney and Axel Witsel in midfield and must start seeking pastures new if he is to reach his enormous potential.
A switch to White Hart Lane would surely see the number 33 push the likes of Eric Dier further down the pecking order as Mauricio Pochettino favours Moussa Sissoko and Harry Winks – could Dier’s days at the club be numbered?
Spurs fans certainly seem to think that signing Weigl would be a fantastic move – even if they don’t believe it would be financed -as they discussed the rumours on Twitter…
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