Tottenham have had a busy start to the summer transfer window, and their early business doesn't look like stopping any time soon.
The Lilywhites have already confirmed the signing of left-back Andy Robertson from Liverpool and are expected to announce the capture of centre-back Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth imminently, with both deals free transfers.
Spurs desperately need a strong summer after narrowly avoiding relegation from the Premier League last season and back-to-back 17th place finishes in the English top-flight.
Reinforcements in defence appears to be the priority for Roberto De Zerbi at this moment in time, and the Italian is reportedly seeking another defender after the additions of Robertson and Senesi.
Tottenham in the race for Roma defender
According to Transferfeed, Tottenham are showing interest in Roma defender Evan Ndicka, alongside Inter Milan and Marseille, after an impressive season in Serie A. Additionally, the centre-back is reportedly being valued at around 35 million euros (£30.2m).
The six-foot-four defender played 42 times for Roma last term as Gian Piero Gasperini's team finished third in the Italian top-flight, qualifying for the Champions League.
Following his arrival in Italy from Frankfurt in 2023, Ndicka has become one of the best centre-backs in Serie A, earning praise from former bosses Jose Mourinho and Claudio Ranieri, with the latter labelling the Frenchman as a "warrior".
It is no surprise that De Zerbi has been quick to bring in two experienced defenders this early into the summer after Tottenham's woeful defensive record last season. Only the three relegated clubs conceded more goals in the Premier League than their 57.
Tottenham Need Ndicka
In Ndicka, Spurs would be signing a defender whose stock is continuously rising, but is still "underrated" according to European football expert Andy Brassell.
There is no doubt that, should the price tag prove to be in the region of 35 million euros, Tottenham would be able to afford the Frenchman. However, the lack of European football could hold them back in their pursuit.
Both Inter and Marseille are also reportedly showing interest in the 26-year-old and will be competing in the Champions League and Europa League respectively next campaign, while Spurs won't have European football to offer. Roma will also play in Europe's elite competition.
Tottenham need further additions in defence but they may have to look elsewhere if Ndicka's priority is to continue competing in European competition next season.