Tottenham transfer news: Southampton hoping to rebuild defence around Spurs man Kevin Wimmer with Virgil van Dijk and Jose Fonte linked with exit
SOUTHAMPTON are preparing to rebuild their defence by nabbing Tottenham ace Kevin Wimmer.
The Saints are expected to have centre-back pairing Virgil van Dijk, 25, and Jose Fonte bought by Liverpool and Manchester United respectively within the next two transfer windows.
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Portuguese Euro 2016 champion Fonte, 32, in particular is a worry, having not signed a new contract despite being in talks since August, while Van Dijk is hot property after a stunning start to the season.
Saints’ scouting team have pinpointed Spurs flop Wimmer, 24, as a long-term replacement.
The Austrian has managed only 12 Prem appearances since joining Spurs in 2015 for £4.3million from Germans Cologne.
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Wimmer has found his playing time at Spurs blocked by Belgian duo Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen, England star Eric Dier and even 18-year-old Cameron Carter-Vickers.
Bundesliga outfit Borussia Monchengladbach are also keen on the £6m-rated man.