Tottenham in three-horse race to sign 'ideal physical robust engine' for £48m

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Tottenham Hotspur have turned to a highly-rated German international to solve their problems in midfield, but they face heavy competition for the player.

While Spurs’ focus for the moment is to get themselves out of the difficult spot they find themselves in and secure their Premier League status, the club face a huge summer window.

After having a quiet January, the Lilywhites have a lot of work to do in the market, including bolstering their midfield, which has been lacking in creativity and ball progression this season.

Last week, it emerged that Tottenham have an eye on a Dortmund midfielder, who featured against them in the Champions League last month, but it has now been revealed that they are not alone in their admiration for the player.

Tottenham battling two Premier League giants for Felix Nmecha

FussballDaten have revealed that Dortmund star Felix Nmecha is attracting ‘significant interest’ from the Premier League ahead of the summer window in light of his impressive displays this season.

The report reveals that the 25-year-old is particularly attractive to English clubs due to his homegrown status, having spent his formative years in the Man City academy.

Among Nmecha’s admirers at Tottenham who see him as the ‘ideal physical robust engine’ for their intense system.

Chelsea have also scouted the midfielder extensively this season, while the Dortmund man is also on Man United’s wishlist to replace Casemiro.

What will be Dortmund’s asking price for Nmecha?

FussballDaten say that with the German international’s contract running until 2028, Dortmund feel they are in a strong negotiating position for their star man.

No offers have arrived yet for Nmecha, but the player’s representatives expect talks over a summer transfer to begin shortly.

While the Bundesliga club see the midfielder as an important player, their focus on financial stability means that they could cash in on him if an offer of €45m to €55m (£38.4m-£48m) arrives in the summer.