Spurs leading the way in chase for West Brom's Swedish star Olsson

Tottenham are leading the race for West Bromwich Albion contract rebel Jonas Olsson.

The Sweden defender has a year left on his contract and is unlikely to extend his stay at the Hawthorns.

Olsson’s impressive season has attracted interest from Aston Villa, Fulham, Everton, West Ham and Galatasaray.

Contract rebel: Jonas Olsson is a target for Tottenham

But Tottenham are believed to be favourites for his signature as they look to bolster their often injury-plagued central defence.

Reports in Sweden claim White Hart Lane boss Harry Redknapp has already spoken to former West Bromwich boss Roy Hodgson about the defender’s merits.

Olsson told Sport Expressen: ‘I have a year left and have started to think about the future.

‘I’m very happy with West Brom, the city, and like the way the club is going. At the same time, it would be fun to try something new, but we’ll see what happens.



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‘I have been here for four years and feel that, if I am to move back to Sweden after my career, perhaps you shouldn’t spend too much time in one place.

‘If I were in Birmingham for seven or eight years, it will be harder to move back to Sweden when the time comes, so there are many factors to consider.’