Tottenham are in for Dejan Lovren this summer (Picture: Getty)

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is set to raid former club Southampton for their £15million rated defender Dejan Lovren – as he beefs up the club’s backline for next season.

Lovren, who was signed by Pochettino from Lyon last summer, enjoyed a brilliant debut season in the Premier League last term, earning rave reviews for his tough tackling and leadership at the back.

Spurs are on the lookout for another centre back to operate alongside Michael Dawson, and Lovren has emerged as the top target.

Lovren had a great season last term for Southampton (Picture: Getty)

The Croatian international is also wanted by Liverpool, and he has now slapped in a transfer request at St Mary’s in a bid to force a move.




Liverpool have already seen a £12million offer rejected, but Tottenham believe their £15million bid will be enough to get their man.

Reports in Croatia say Lovren’s agent will meet with Tottenham early next week to thrash out a potential contract, as they look to try and wrap up the transfer quickly.

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