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Hamburg are ready to step up their interest in Valon Behrami following reports that the Tottenham target had a training ground bust-up with Napoli boss Rafa Benitez.

Speculation has surrounded the Switzerland international in recent months, with the player himself admitting he would consider his future after the conclusion of the World Cup.

Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport reported at the weekend that the 29-year-old stormed out of a training session early following a row with Benitez, further fuelling suggestions he may look to leave Napoli before the start of the new season.

Spurs, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan are among his suitors, but Hamburg look set to make the opening move in the race to sign the former West Ham man.

It is believed they are ready to test Napoli’s resolve with an opening offer of around £5.5m.