Tottenham turn to Tiago Ilori for defensive reinforcement

Tottenham have been linked with a host of defenders in this transfer window, but Andre Villas-Boas has reportedly decided that Tiago Ilori will be his priority signing in the coming weeks. The Sporting Lisbon defender has attracted much interest in the Premier League.

Liverpool were believed to be the favourites to sign Ilori, but after weeks of discussions between the Anfield side and Sporting Lisbon; Brendan Rodgers decided against a move and has since decided that Kyriakos Papadopoulos will be his major defensive signing alongside Kolo Toure.


Tottenham have sent scouts to watch Sporting Lisbon games several times in recent months, and have sent glowing reports back to manager Andre Villas-Boas.


Tottenham will today make a bid of around 5 million Euros to bring the centre back to White Hart Lane.