Tottenham Hotspur aren't done in the transfer market just yet and it appears they could be making a splash at centre-back, according to reports this week...

What's the word?

Italian transfer guru Fabrizio Romano told supporters on Twitter that Spurs had 'opened talks' with Inter Milan over the potential signing of their aggressive defender Milan Skriniar.

He claims that Jose Mourinho is a huge fan and sees the 25-year-old as his favourite target for the role this summer.

The Serie A outfit have asked for €60m (£55m) with there being no chance that Tanguy Ndombele is included as part of any swap deal.

Dier upgrade?

Alongside the addition of a new striker, another defensive option should be a top priority. Mourinho has lost veteran Jan Vertonghen whilst the futures of Juan Foyth and Cameron Carter-Vickers are by no means certain.

Spurs had the second-worst record for goals conceded of any top-seven team in the Premier League last season and they have only bolstered the wings with attacking full-backs in Sergio Reguillon and Matt Doherty.

In Skriniar, they'd be getting a massive upgrade to midfielder-turned-defender Eric Dier.

Last season, the Slovakian powerhouse managed more tackles (1.2) and passes (62.4) per game than the Englishman, even recording a better passing accuracy at an impressive 92.1%, which is perhaps a surprise given Dier's experience in midfield.

Skriniar has been lauded as a "leader on and off the pitch" by his former youth coach Tibor Goljan whilst Goal.com believe he was one of the signings of the 2018 summer window, claiming he's "a strong tackler who is quick to make clearances."

His playing style has been likened to both Martin Skrtel and Alessandro Nesta, so Spurs would certainly be getting quite the player on their hands - 31 caps, 143 Serie A appearances and 25 matches in Europe, it would be a great move by Levy.

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