Writing for football.london, journalist Colin Millar has tipped Tottenham to sign long time target and specialist right-back Elseid Hysaj in January - going on to hint that he could be a suitable replacement for Serge Aurier. 

Hysaj, who was targeted by Spurs fan favourite and ex-boss Mauricio Pochettino last year, could be sold by Napoli in January with the two parties yet to agree on a contract extension.

Indeed, his current deal expires at the end of this current campaign, and the Italian giants would want to sell him on for a profit rather than let him go as a free agent.

Hysaj still on the cards?

Hysaj, still only 26-years-old, could also represent a real bargain given he is only valued at around £12.16 million by Transfermarkt - something that could entice chairman Daniel Levy into doing a deal.

The player's agent also stated that 'he will leave', with the defender's future looking more bleak than ever at the San Paolo Stadium after he has been seeking a transfer for the better part of a year. 

Millar, writing for football.london, has explained that Hysaj could be a viable option for Spurs in January as Aurier's potential successor - despite the summer signing of Matt Doherty.

The Ivorian's future, despite him recently impressing, looks uncertain - and apparently boss Jose Mourinho would appreciate Hysaj's versatility as an alternative.

Transfer Tavern take

Capable of playing on either the right and left sides, he could be a useful asset as he begins to reach his prime years, and Napoli chairman Aurelio De Laurentiis may be forced to sell for a cheap fee given the player's contract situation.

Time will tell whether Spurs lodge a pursuit, but the 'very intelligent' ace could be a great option.

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