Tottenham are in talks with Southampton for Jay Rodriguez.
The striker has recovered from long-term knee injury, but is currently overcoming a fresh fitness setback.
The People says Southampton are offering a new five-year deal to Rodriguez.
But Spurs - managed by the 25-year-old's former Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino - are refusing to end their pursuit of the player and are sounding out the south coast club over a switch.
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