Aston Villa, QPR, Crystal Palace and Leicester have all been linked with him

He was a second half substitute for Spurs in their 1-0 win over West Ham

Holtby spent the second half of last season on loan at relegated Fulham

Tottenham's squad is in need of trimming down as new campaign begins

Mauricio Pochettino has deemed him surplus to requirements in his squad

Spurs only signed from Schalke in a £1.5million deal in January 2013

Lewis Holtby will look for a move away from Tottenham before the transfer window closes after the north London club made it clear he is surplus to requirements.

The German midfielder came on as a substitute for Spurs in their 1-0 win at West Ham on Saturday but new boss Mauricio Pochettino doesn't feel he needs Holtby as a member of his squad and Tottenham are open to offers for the 23-year-old.

Managerless Crystal Palace and QPR are among those linked with the midfielder and the revelation that Spurs no longer want to hold onto the man they signed from Schalke in January 2013 could ignite their interest.

VIDEO: Scroll down to watch Lewis Holtby tackle referee Howard Webb in a friendly

On the way out: Lewis Holtby came on as a substitute for Spurs at West Ham but he is surplus to requirements

Former club: Holtby in action for Spurs against Schalke during a pre season clash at White Hart Lane

Holtby spoke highly of Pochettino's coaching work earlier this week but it seems the new manager will move him on from White Hart Lane.

The Germany international didn't manage to secure a place in his country's World Cup winning squad after a six-month loan spell at Fulham but he has been given minutes by Spurs during pre season.

It appeared that Holtby could be given a new lease of life under the new manager but he now must find a new club before September 1's transfer deadline.