Tottenham Hotspur transfer news: France star Benjamin Pavard linked with summer move to Spurs
Spurs are considering Pavard as a potential replacement for Toby Alderweireld
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in France ace Benjamin Pavard, according to reports.
Pavard, the defender, has shone for Les Bleus at the World Cup, helping them reach Sunday's final against Croatia.
The 22-year-old scored one of the goals of the tournament in the round-of-16, with an incredible volley coming in France's 4-3 defeat of Argentina.
He has been played at right-back by Didier Deschamps throughout the World Cup, but he is better known as a centre-half - the position in which he plays for his club Stuttgart.
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And, according to the , Pavard appeals to Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino because of his abilities at the heart of defence.
Tottenham are expected to lose Toby Alderweireld this summer, and it is said Pavard is seen as a potential replacement for the Belgium international centre-back.
Pavard, who started his career at Lille before joining Stuttgart in 2016, played every minute of the Bundesliga side's league campaign last season. As well as being used at both the centre and the right side of defence, Pavard can also provide cover in midfield.