Tottenham are considering a move for Hull City defender Harry Maguire at the end of the season.

Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino wants to strengthen his defence for the new campaign and is likely to allow Kevin Wimmer to leave.

Maguire, 24, has impressed Tottenham scouts with his performances for Hull this term, where he has been at the forefront of their attempts to avoid relegation from the Premier League.

Maguire has shown he can operate in both a back three and a back four, is comfortable on the ball and quick to anticipate danger.

He is also likely to have a number of clubs chasing him due to his contract, which has only 12 months to run. It is likely Hull would seek about £12-15million for Maguire, yet they are in a vulnerable position because of his contract.

Maguire’s wages would be manageable for any top Premier League club, and he has already attracted interest from Everton, Southampton and West Ham. He has not signed a new deal since moving to Hull from Sheffield United in 2014 and his wages are thought to be in the £20‑25,000 per week bracket.

With Wimmer likely to depart, and Eric Dier a target for Manchester United, Pochettino needs more options at the back. Spurs are aware both Burnley defender Michael Keane and Ben Gibson, of Middlesbrough, could be available in the summer, but Keane is also wanted by United — his former club — while Gibson signed a new five-year deal only last summer, which means Boro can ask for a high transfer fee.

Hull and Tottenham have had a fruitful relationship in the transfer market in recent seasons, with Michael Dawson, Tom Huddlestone, Jake Livermore and Ryan Mason all moving north from White Hart Lane.