Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Lazio defender Stefan De Vrij, according to La Reupubblica.

The centre-back moved from Feyenoord to Italy in 2014 and made his debut for the capital city club in the Coppa Italia in August of the same year in a match that the side went on to win 7-0.

The 24-year-old picked up a knee injury while playing for the Netherlands in September 2015 and despite being cleared to play for his country afterwards and having an operation, it was confirmed in November that he would be out for the next six months.

De Vrij has made 14 appearances in Serie A so far this campaign, scoring one goal.

Spurs will be looking to strengthen their defence as they look to mount a Premier League title challenge on leaders Chelsea.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side are unbeaten in seven matches, including a 2-0 win over table toppers Chelsea, after coming back to draw 2-2 with Manchester City over the weekend.

De Vrij would provide some cover for the likes of Tottenham veteran Jan Vertonghen as they look to improve their third-place finish in last season’s standings.