Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly shown an interest in Viktoria Plzen midfielder Pavel Sulc just in time for the transfer market reopening this summer.
Ange Postecoglou and key figures behind the scenes in north London are likely to be busy this off-season, on the back of their horrendous luck with injuries this season. With more strength in depth required, it appears as though the club have already started doing their due diligence.
The midfield has been a cause of persistent concern when it looked the most well-stocked during this season's injury nightmare. Rodrigo Bentancur has real quality, while he's in negotiations over a new deal in north London.
Yves Bissouma, meanwhile, might not stick around moving forward and it could open up a position for a signing. And that's where Sulc comes in.
According to Czech Republic outlet E Fotbal, Spurs are one of the clubs "keeping tabs" with the 24-year-old along with Aston Villa and Leeds United. However, they are yet to submit an offer for his services.
The report adds that Sulc also has interest from the Bundesliga, and is waiting for his big transfer. Manchester City are also claimed to be on his trail, having sent scouts to watch him this season.
As he's set to enter the final year of his contract with the Czech side, Plzen consider not selling him this summer a real risk. It's noted that it's "hardly conceivable" they would allow the situation to go that far.
They are said to be looking for a fee of between €8-10million (£6-8million).
Sulc on the other hand, previously revealed how Manchester United great Wayne Rooney was his inspiration growing up. "I used to watch them [Manchester United] a lot when I was younger," the midfielder said before Plzen's Europa League match against United back in December.
"I used to really admire Wayne Rooney. I admire Wayne's style and he always tries to put his all in the match.
"I kind of try to channel his energy, too, so that's my inspiration. As for other players, of course I respect them. It's impossible not to respect them. Right now, I focus on my people, on myself." Although the Red Devils aren't in the running for his signature, a move to the Premier League could be on the cards this summer.
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