Tottenham Hotspur 'handed boost in Stefan de Vrij race'

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly among a number of clubs who are handed a boost in the race to sign Inter Milan defender Stefan de Vrij.

The 30-year-old has established himself as a key man at San Siro during his four years at the club, making a 161 appearances in all competitions and winning a Serie A title last season.

However, while the Netherlands international remains an important member of Simone Inzaghi's squad, it appears increasingly likely that he will be sold during the summer transfer window.

According to Football Insider, Inter will be prepared to accept a fee of £15m, a huge drop in a valuation which was once set around the £40m mark.

Tottenham Hotspur are known to be admirers of the player with De Vrij's former boss Antonio Conte in charge and keen to make changes to his backline.

The report adds that Newcastle United and Aston Villa are also monitoring the situation as they bid to put together squads capable of challenging for European qualification.