Tottenham Edge Liverpool in Pursuit of £39m Defender

According to reports, Tottenham Hotspur have taken the lead over Liverpool in the race to sign a £39 million-rated defender. The North London club is now seen as the frontrunner for this bargain acquisition, as the Reds are reportedly pulling back after a potential move for Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke hit a snag. Spurs are keen to bolster their backline ahead of the new campaign. The defender in question has been scouted extensively by both clubs, but it appears Tottenham's pursuit is more ad...