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Report claims Tottenham have informed Jean-Kevin Augustin of their interest in hope of signing him in 2018

PSG's Jean Kevin Augustin in action against Manchester United's Matteo Darmian (Reuters)
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The French youth international is also wanted by Borussia Dortmund.

Tottenham Hotspur are said to be interested in the signature of Paris Saint-Germain youngster Jean-Kevin Augustin.

The 19-year-old attacker is a hot prospect at the Ligue 1 giants and has also been a potent threat for the French youth teams, scoring 12 goals in 13 games for the France under-19s and four in six for the under-21s.

PSG's Jean Kevin Augustin in action against Manchester United's Matteo DarmianPSG’s Jean Kevin Augustin in action against Manchester United’s Matteo Darmian

Goal is reporting that Spurs and Borussia Dortmund have contacted the player’s representatives recently, informing them of their interest in the player.

However, they do not want to sign him yet.

They want to wait until 2018, when he would cost them nothing.

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His contract at PSG runs out then and he would be a free transfer option.

The teenager would undoubtedly be a fantastic signing for Spurs however, the report goes on to make his position very clear.

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The talented striker is happy at the Parc des Princes and sees his long-term future at the club – not at Spurs, Dortmund or anywhere else for that matter.

But 2018 is a long way down the road and a lot could happen in that time. So put a pin in this potential transfer for Spurs.