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Tottenham Hotspur want to keep Kevin Wimmer and see him as a regular starter within two years, but Chelsea's move for Virgil van Dijk could start a summer scramble, according to the Austrian's agent.

After a fine period filling in for the injured Jan Vertonghen in his first season at Spurs, the 24-year-old Austrian has struggled to force his way into Mauricio Pochettino's starting line up on a consistent basis since joining from Koln.

The Austria international will want to make more than the 10 appearances he made last season for Tottenham - especially with the 2018 World Cup in Russia on the horizon, and many had expected him to move on this summer.

However, his agent Jurgen Werner says the club are very keen to keep him in north London and have put a big price on his head.

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"They still see him as a talent. If he remains, he will be a regular in two years' time," Werner told Austrian media outlet Spox. "At the age of 24, Wimmer should have outgrown the definition of talent, but his position in England would be different.

"The top clubs in the Premier League are all the more reputable, and John Stones is the only regular under 25."

Recent reports claim that Spurs are asking for £20m for the defender and it is believe that Southampton are among four Premier League clubs interested in him and Werner admits it is tough for foreign clubs to afford players in the English top flight.

"There was also interest from Germany or Italy, but because of the called sales price, it is difficult for all clubs outside the Premier League," he said.

The Spox report claims that Chelsea's move for Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk could spark a transfer domino effect as clubs look for defenders and Werner admitted: "We have to wait and see what is happening in the English market."