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Tottenham are ready to join the hunt for Brentford ace Said Benrahma, it’s claimed.

The 24-year-old is a rising star in the Championship ranks this season.

Having joined the Bees in July 2018 from Nice, Benrahma has become a mainstay in their midfield.

He’s now racked up 61 appearances in west London, scoring 14 goals.

However, his impressive performances haven’t gone unnoticed by two Premier League big hitters.

Villa boss Dean Smith, who knows Benrahma well from his own time in west London, has been vying for his services.

He tried to lure him to the Midlands during the transfer summer window but couldn’t get a deal over the line.

Villa retain an interest in the tricky winger, but now face stiff competition for his signature.

According to The Sunday Times, Tottenham are also in the hunt.

It’s suggested a January swoop for the £20m-rated star might now be on the cards with Jose Mourinho eager to bolster his ranks.

Mourinho’s tenure at Spurs started promisingly, but he was outwitted by Frank Lampard on home soil this Sunday.

Chelsea secured a comfortable 2-0 win after a brace from Brazil international Willian.

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"We started with the game being Jose v Frank and there has been one clear winner - Frank,” said former Spurs midfielder Jermaine Jenas after the match.

"Willian was sensational. Any hope Tottenham had went when Son was sent off but they were not up to standard well before that. It's been a real wake-up call for Jose and his players.

"The shift in formation has been a bit of tactical genius from Frank Lampard.

“He has got the better of his counterpart and Jose Mourinho had no answers.

"It's the manner of the defeat that will hurt Tottenham.

“It's not often you watch a defeat and don't blame the players but it has all come down to tactics. They have been outclassed in tactics."