Chelsea and Man United target eyed, winger exit — Tottenham Transfer News

The 6-ft-1-in midfielder enjoyed last three seasons at the Petrovsky Stadium – playing 84 matches for the Russian outfit and scoring 12 goals – but he has been continuously linked with an away move away in recent months.

Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel appears set to leave Zenit St Petersburg this summer, with Juventus and Tottenham rumoured to be among the clubs chasing his signature, but again Galliani was keen to play down any speculation linking the 26-year-old with his club.

Spurs are in the market for a midfielder following the departures of several players including Lewis Holtby, Paulinho, Etienne Capoue and Benjamin Stambouli, this summer.

Manager Mauricio Pochettino has placed his faith in youngsters Ryan Mason, Nabil Bentaleb and Dele Alli in the centre of the field but will be tempted to bring in Witsel for his non-stop running and more mature style of play.

Southampton’s Victor Wanyama remains a primary target for the North London side.

Do you think Witsel would be a good signing for Spurs? Nonetheless, Ronald Koeman opted not to include the player in question in his squad for Sunday’s 3-0 win over Norwich.

Could the Belgium global be on his way to Tottenham Hotspur?