Tottenham are eyeing Roma captain Lorenzo Pellegrini.

But they will have to meet the midfielder's £26million release clause to pry him away from old boss Jose Mourinho.

The Athletic reports Pellegrini has emerged as a target for Nuno Espirito Santo after he made Moussa Sissoko available for transfer.

There are also doubts over Harry Winks' Spurs future.

And Pellegrini, 25, is seen as the ideal man to fill their shoes if they leave.e Mourinho.