Tottenham Hotspur are allegedly pondering a bid for Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi.

The Spaniard, rated at around £15m, is surplus to requirements at the Santiago Bernabeu, according to The Guardian.

Reports suggest that Illarramendi's former club Real Sociedad are interested in re-signing him on loan, while Liverpool have also been linked with the player.

Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino apparently views Illarramendi as a potential alternative to his current midfield target Southampton's Victor Wanyama.