Tottenham refuse to accept defeat in the race for Southampton defender Dejan Lovren.
The Mirror says the Saints want £15million for the Croatia World Cup defender and Spurs are ready to rival any bid made by Liverpool.
Liverpool are firm favourites to lure Lovren to Anfield with the promise of Champions League football.
But new Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino, who brought Lovren to the Premier League last summer for £8.5m, is hoping his relationship with the 24-year-old could yet swing a deal in the north Londoners' favour.
