Spurs to offer Townsend in Schneiderlin deal?

Tottenham Hotspur will look to tempt Southampton into the sale of midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin by offering Andros Townsend as makeweight in the deal.

The French international has been in top form for the Saints, who have earned their highest points tally in the Premier League.

However, with the season coming to a close, the former Strasbourg star is keen on a switch to a club with higher ambitions.

According to Evening Standard, So'ton are resigned to losing the talented enforcer this summer, should any club match their asking price of £20m.

Arsenal have cooled down their interest in Schneiderlin following the emergence of Francis Coquelin in the holding midfield role.