Tottenham face competition from West Ham and Sevilla after being reportedly offered the chance to sign Marseille midfielder Maxime Lopez.
The 22-year-old is out of contract in just over a year's time and the French club are keen to avoid losing him on a free transfer.
He is set to leave at the end of the season after talks over a new deal stalled, prompting Spurs to join the race.
Jose Mourinho is an admirer of the France Under 21 international, but they have a battle on their hands to bring him to north London, according to the Daily Star.
Sevilla had a £14m bid rejected in January when Marseille were hopeful of getting their man to commit to a new contract.
Now that it appears unlikely he will extend his stay in the south of the France, they are holding out for just £10m.
Lopez is believed to be keen on moving to a Premier League side, despite previously turning down a chance to move to England.
Liverpool reportedly tried to sign the midfielder when he was just a teenager.
Lopez made his senior debut at just 18 and has gone on to make 143 appearances for Marseille.