According to German publication Der Westen, Tottenham Hotspur have expressed an interest in signing Axel Witsel, whose contract with Borussia Dortmund runs out this summer.
Witsel has been a key player for Dortmund since joining the club in 2018 but the central midfielder has had to be content with a bit-part role under Marco Rose this season.
Der Westen claim it has been known for a ‘few weeks’ that the Belgian international will not be renewing his contract at Westfalenstadion and will leave on a free transfer this summer.
The report explains that Witsel is yet to make a decision on his next club but the player does not want to return to Belgium just yet.
Galatasaray and Juventus are said to have shown interest but the 33-year-old is also thought to be attracting interest from the Premier League.
The report claims that Spurs and Manchester United are both eyeing a move for Witsel ahead of the summer.
Spurs Web Opinion
Witsel can be a decent squad player for us, with Harry Winks potentially on his way out of the club this summer.
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While the Belgian is on the wrong side of thirty, the fact that he is available for free means that there will be no risk involved in the transfer.
However, I do not think the Dortmund man would rank high on Conte’s wishlist of central midfielders.
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