According to Football Insider, Tottenham Hotspur have 'turned their attention' to a new target as they eye a move for Oxford United defender Luke McNally.
The Lowdown: Spurs eye lower league talent...
The Lilywhites' on-going search for new defensive additions isn't exclusive to just the top tiers of European football.
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Some of the lower league's brightest have been linked to Spurs in recent months, including the likes of Djed Spence, who Fabio Paratici lodged multiple January bids for.
Peterborough United defender Benjamin Mensah has also been the subject of interest, as previously revealed by the club's own director Barry Fry.
Now, however, it seems Tottenham now have their eyes on yet another talent from below the Premier League.
The Latest: Lilywhites turn attention...
According to FI, Spurs have turned their attention to McNally with a recruitment source explaining that one bid of £2 million has already been put on the table.
Tottenham club officials are also apparently being sent to run the rule over Oxford's towering defender until the end of this season with regular scouting trips planned.
The Verdict: Get it done?
The 22-year-old has been impressing for Oxford in England's third tier with teammate Sam Long branding McNally an 'absolute machine'.
Oxford's centre-back possesses a physicality which could be perfect for the intensity of Premier League football with the player standing at a colossal 6 foot 3.
The fact he is attracting 'extensive interest' from rival clubs is also an indicator of his real potential, leaving little wonder he's caught Tottenham's eye also.
As McNally joins the list of talent on Tottenham's agenda, it's clear there is reason to believe he could be a promising addition.
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