Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on a summer move for the highest-scoring English defender in history, but only if they get relegated to the Championship.
Spurs are in a tricky spot as the summer window approaches, as the club are still not sure what division they will be playing in next season.
Reports indicate that Tottenham are making two distinct plans for the summer window, depending on whether they stay up or go down.
As part of that process, they have now identified a 35-year-old full-back as a potential target as he approaches the end of his contract.
Tottenham are considering a move for Rangers right-back James Tavernier
TEAMtalk have now revealed that Spurs are weighing up a move for Rangers captain James Tavernier if they fail to stay in the Premier League.
The 34-year-old is part of the wishlist for the Lilywhites if they find themselves in the Championship and needing to bounce straight back up.
Tavernier’s experience and leadership are viewed as valuable assets by Tottenham in their promotion push, with the defender having plenty of experience in the Championship.
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Tavernier has spent 11 years at Ibrox and has scored 144 goals and 148 assists in 563 matches for the Glasgow club, making him the highest-scoring English defender in the history of the game.
Spurs could face competition from a relegated club for Tavernier
TEAMtalk say that the Rangers legend is open to returning to England this summer, with interest building south of the border in his services.
Wolves, who have already been relegated from the Premier League, are also monitoring Tavernier ahead of their return to the Champions League as the West Midlands side looks to add proven experience to their squad this summer.