Tottenham plotting to sign incredible PSG talent in repeat transfer trick

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly in a two-horse race to sign talented Paris Saint-Germain centre-back Axel Tape, who is set to leave the Ligue 1 giants as a free agent this summer.

The 17-year-old defender made his debut for Luis Enrique’s side earlier this season, starting a Coupe de France sixth-round win over Espaly back in January and has also made five matchday squads across the Ligue 1 and Champions League campaigns for PSG.

Tape has mostly excelled in PSG’s Under-19 set-up this term, where he has scored three goals in 11 appearances – showcasing his ability to be a danger at the other end of the pitch in the process.

The defensive talent is still currently registered as a youth player in Paris but, according to journalist Fabrice Hawkins, he has turned down the opportunity to sign his first professional contract with the Champions League semi-finalists.

The main reason for that decision is PSG’s defensive strength, where Tape has the likes of Marquinhos, Lucas Beraldo, Lucas Hernandez, Willian Pacho and Presnel Kimpembe all in front of him.

As a result, Tape has decided that his future belongs elsewhere, with Tottenham and German outfit Bater Leverkusen both pushing to strike a deal for the player.

Spurs are considering moving on from Cristian Romero this summer, as interest hots up from the likes of Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid for a player who has openly admitted he wants a move to Spain.

The north London outfit could also lose veteran star Ben Davies, who can walk away on a free this summer, while a permanent deal for current loan signing Kevin Dansso is yet to be confirmed.