Tottenham Hotspur are stepping up efforts to sign Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo as a potential replacement for Kevin Danso, according to transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano.
Spurs have opened talks with their London rivals to discuss a deal for the 28-year-old centre-back.
The move has become a realistic option as Tottenham plan defensive reshuffles before the transfer window closes.
Any deal for Adarabioyo remains dependent on Danso’s future.
The Austrian defender is among several players who have told manager Roberto De Zerbi they want to leave the club.
With Sunderland showing strong interest in Danso, Tottenham are prepared to sanction his departure, provided they secure an adequate replacement to maintain central defensive depth.
Adarabioyo brings extensive Premier League experience from his spells at Fulham and Chelsea, offering aerial dominance, progressive ball-playing and leadership.
The Blues are open to facilitating his switch across London after sanctioning moves for Trevoh Chalobah, Axel Disasi and Benoit Badiashile earlier this summer to streamline their defensive options.
As negotiations continue between Spurs and Chelsea, Adarabioyo is waiting to learn where his immediate future lies after being deemed surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge.
Adarabioyo has yet to appear in any of Chelsea’s three competitive matches under new manager Xabi Alonso, despite him opting for a back-three system.
