Tottenham Hotspur are now preparing a January move to sign a £53m "monster" who plays in the Champions League, having identified him as their top target in defence.
Spurs looking to sign new centre-back amid defensive struggles
Thomas Frank is well-known for being more of a pragmatic manager than predecessor Ange Postecoglou, but Tottenham have been very poor from a defensive point of view over the past few weeks, conceding 13 goals in their last four matches in all competitions.
Most recently, Spurs came unstuck against Fulham at home, with Kenny Tete and Harry Wilson finding the back of the net within just six minutes, and the Cottagers ultimately held out for a 2-1 victory, despite Mohammed Kudus pulling one back just before the hour mark.
Following a run of one win, one draw and five defeats in the last seven outings, Frank is now under real pressure, with it recently being revealed that Xavi could be brought in if results don't improve by the end of December.
It remains to be seen whether the Dane makes it to the January transfer window, with a tough trip to Newcastle United up next, but plans are already being formulated, and ENIC are particularly keen to strengthen in defence.
That is according to a report from Caught Offside, which states Tottenham are now preparing a €60m (£53m) move for Juventus defender Gleison Bremer, who has now risen to the top of the north Londoners' shortlist of defensive targets.
It could be difficult to get a deal done, given that Bremer is regarded as one of the Italian club's prized assets, but they may be tempted to cash-in if they receive a bid that is simply too good to turn down.
A whole host of Europe's top clubs could also be set to rival Spurs for the Brazilian's signature, with Chelsea, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich being named as potential suitors.
"Monster" Bremer could be ideal addition for Spurs
It is clear that Tottenham could do with some fresh options in defence, given the sheer number of goals they have conceded recently, and the Juventus star could be the ideal addition to the backline.
Lauded as a "monster" by scout Ben Mattinson, the five-time Brazil international, who is under the same agency as James Maddison and Pedro Porro, has put in some solid performances this season, most notably in Juventus' 2-0 Serie A victory against Parma.
Not only that, but the 28-year-old is also very impressive on the front foot for a defender, having picked up eight goals and four assists in 96 outings for Juventus, setting up two goals in his side's 4-3 victory against Inter Milan earlier this season.
Bremer has spent the majority of the current campaign out injured, and missed 45 games last season due to an ACL injury, so there may be some concerns about his fitness, but the centre-back has proven himself as a top defender on his day.