Tottenham eye £5m Inter Milan defender Andrea Ranocchia after Jan Vertonghen injury blow

Tottenham are looking at Inter Milan defender Andrea Ranocchia.

Ranocchia’s agent has been in England with a number of Premier League clubs having shown an interest in the 28‑year-old including West Ham and Hull.

However, Mauricio Pochettino is now assessing Ranocchia and an injury to centre-half Jan Vertonghen could prompt him to make a move this month. The Belgium international is expected to be out for six weeks after damaging his ankle.

Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio values the player at £5million and the Serie A club could be open to a loan deal for the rest of the season with an agreement to buy this summer.

West Ham’s need for a new centre-half eased after they completed the £8m signing of Jose Fonte from Southampton last week. Meanwhile, Ranocchia was not keen on a move to Hull given their struggles this term.

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