Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in Sevilla defender Loic Bade.

Spurs are closing in on making their first signing of the January window, with Timo Werner set to complete a loan move from RB Leipzig.

With Werner expected to travel to London in the coming days, Ange Postecoglou will receive a welcome addition to his forward line.

However, the Tottenham boss is still keen to bolster his options at the opposite end of the pitch, having seen both of his first-choice centre-backs - Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero - struggle with injury this season.

Wales international Ben Davies is also in the treatment room, while fellow defender Eric Dier is believed to be close to joining German champions Bayern Munich.

Having identified the centre of their defence as a key area for strengthening, Tottenham have been linked with a move for Genoa's Radu Dragusin.

However, the player's agent recently claimed that his client does not want to leave the Italian side, placing doubt over a January transfer.

Reigning Serie A champions Napoli are also threatening to hijack Tottenham's pursuit with a player-plus-cash proposal.

With uncertainty surrounding a move for Dragusin, Spurs continue to scour the market for alternative defensive options.

According to El Chiringuito, the North London club are considering a move for Bade after identifying the Sevilla defender as a potential target.

Bade completed a permanent transfer to Sevilla in the summer after he spent the second half of last season on loan from Rennes.

The 23-year-old made six Europa League appearances in Sevilla's journey to winning the trophy for the seventh time in their history.

Bade, who recently returned from a spell on the sidelines, has featured in 16 competitive matches during the 2023-24 campaign.

Although he is still a regular fixture in the Sevilla side, the La Liga club may entertain a sale due to their poor financial situation.