Tottenham Hotspur may have to see off competition from four other Premier League clubs to sign one of the division’s most sought-after defenders.

We are still a long way away from the summer transfer window, with Tottenham not even sure of their Premier League status next season.

However, it appears that the Lilywhites are already making tentative plans on possible transfer targets with the assumption that they would stay up.

Reports over recent weeks have indicated that Tottenham are right in the thick of the race for a Brentford defender this summer, but the competition for the player is now intensifying.

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Michael Kayode has been a long-term target for Spurs, and it appears that the Italian’s consistent displays for Brentford have not gone unnoticed in North London.

A report by TEAMtalk has claimed that Man City are the ‘most serious admirers’ of Kayode, but they face competition from several clubs.

That includes Spurs, who have now allegedly learned the Bees’ valuation of the right-back and may be ready to compete for his signature if they avoid relegation.

The report says that Man United have also entered the race for Kayode, while Newcastle have also monitored him closely.

Finally, Arsenal are...