Reports in England state that Tottenham have turned their attention to Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger.

According to Sky Sports, Jose Mourinho has been pushing the Spurs board to strengthen his defence and is reportedly now ready to turn his attention to the German.

The Germany international has been considering his future at Stamford Bridge having fallen down the pecking order among centre-backs at the club.

Following Chelsea’s summer acquisition of Thiago Silva from Paris Saint-Germain, Rudiger hasn’t featured in the opening three Premier League games of the season.

The North Londoners are said to be keen on a loan, which Rudiger would be happy with, but Chelsea are said not to want any of their fringe players to leave on temporary deals.

Sky Sports add that Tottenham and Chelsea hardly ever do business together – a factor that could scupper the move – with Carlo Cudicini’s move to Spurs from the Blues in 2009 the last transfer between the clubs.

Milan Skriniar is said to be an alternative target for Tottenham should a deal for Rudiger not be agreed.