Tottenham are weighing up a bid for Paris-Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot.
The youngster is one of the hottest talents that has emerged out of France in recent years, after making his debut for the ligue 1 club at the age of 17.
Rabiot made a total of 34 appearances last season under Laurent Blanc, sparking interest from various clubs.
Both Arsenal and Chelsea have been linked with the player previously, but Roma and AC Milan have been in advance talks with the youngster last season.
And now it is understood that Tottenham have emerged as surprise favourites to sign Rabiot with PSG demanding at least £24m for their man.
Blanc had hoped to offer Rabiot a new contract, but appears resigned to losing him this summer.
He said: “I believe he [Rabiot] will leave, but I can’t tell you where.
“Rabiot has received a good [contract] offer from PSG but apparently it doesn’t interest him. It’s a shame.
“I think his entourage is taking advantage of his contractual situation.”
By Ollie Brown
