Kurt Zouma is already planning his exit from Chelsea, with Tottenham Hotspur keen to sign him, according to ESPN.
Jose Mourinho is said to be a huge fan of Zouma, and he wants to work with the French centre-back again at Tottenham.
Mourinho has struggled to find a reliable defensive pairing throughout his time at Spurs so far, with a number of different players all being used.
The Portuguese boss is said to feel that Zouma could be an upgrade on his current options though, and Tottenham are keen to take him.
The Chelsea defender also appears to be willing to move on, as his representatives are reportedly already working on getting him a move away from Stamford Bridge.
Zouma’s arrival at Spurs would add real competition for places at the North London club.
Tottenham already have Eric Dier, Davinson Sanchez, Toby Alderweireld, Japhet Tanganga and Jan Vertonghen at the club – although the latter is expected to leave when his contract expires at the end of the season.
Dier has been Mourinho’s first choice centre-back in recent weeks, so it may well be that Mourinho would partner Zouma with the England international if he is able to sign the Chelsea man.
The Daily Express claim that if Tottenham are to sign Zouma they will have to pay £25 million.
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