The Swansea City defender is a reported transfer target for Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino faces a vitally important summer transfer market ahead of him, if he is to build a squad capable of challenging for major honours on all fronts next season, and they could be set for a battle with Manchester United over one of their key targets.
One particular area where the Argentine will want to strengthen is his central defensive department, with an exit for Toby Alderweireld looking increasingly more likely.
Swansea City’s Alfie Mawson is believed to be on Spurs’ radar, according to the Sun, with a potential £40 million deal being mooted for the 24-year-old.
The Sun report that the Lilywhites will not have things all their own way in the race for Mawson’s signature, however, with Manchester United also showing interest in the centre-back.
The Red Devils have experienced problems in the central defensive department this season, and Jose Mourinho is thought to be keen on bolstering his ranks this summer.
Is Spurs could somehow win the race for Mawson, though, the north Londoners would be striking a seriously huge blow to United’s Premier League hopes next season.
The Englishman has displayed his undoubted quality when playing for the Swans this season, and his tenacious approach to the game will make him a superb asset for whichever club wins the race for his signature.
The 24-year-old would be a wonderful addition to the Tottenham squad, and signing him would be accompanied with the added bonus of dealing a huge blow to United in the process.
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