Tottenham are interested in Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen.

The Daily Star says the Danish international, 25, is yet to sign a new deal at Stamford Bridge and, if that stalemate continues, will be a free agent at the end of the campaign.

That has put a host of clubs, both here and abroad, on standby - and Spurs are the latest to enter the equation.

New boss Antonio Conte has already identified that strengthening the defensive spine of his team XIs an absolute priority.

Whether the North Londoners have a realistic shout of securing Christensen remains to be seen.

Both Manchester United and City are monitoring developments and, particularly, what unfolds January.

That's when the likes of AC Milan and Barcelona can steal a march on their English rivals - and open formal negotiations with the player over a summer move.