Tottenham are looking to utilise a 'redundant' release clause in Geoffrey Kondogbia's contract to secure his services. Midfield has been a problematic area for Jose Mourinho since he arrived at the club.
It follows trouble with Tanguy Ndombele's fitness, Eric Dier's form and the loss of Victor Wanyama and Christian Eriksen. Mourinho usually has made the base of his midfield at previous clubs physically imposing and strong.
But at times, Spurs have been weak in the centre of the park and have been ran over with ease this campaign. It has led to interest in Valencia star Kondogbia - who would beef up their midfield.
However, a stumbling block was his release clause that stood at €80m (£70m). But the Evening Standard are reporting that the
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