1 Shkodran Mustafi

Tottenham are leading the chase to sign Valencia defender Shkodran Mustafi, according to reports in Spain.

Mauricio Pochettino is looking to strengthen his squad during the summer and with Younes Kaboul set to leave the club and uncertainty surrounding the long-term future of Jan Vertonghen, the Spurs head coach will want to bolster his defence.

Mustafi, 22, has been impressive for Valencia and is rated one of the best young defenders in La Liga.

The Germany international has also attracted interested from Borussia Dortmund, but Spanish newspaper Superdeporte is claiming that Tottenham are also in the market to sign the talented central defender who started his career at Everton but failed to make his breakthrough into the first-team at Goodison Park.

There has been no official contact from the north London club so far, but they look set to make their move for Mustafi in the near future.