TOTTENHAM have made a shock approach for Chelsea star Axel Disasi, according to reports.
Ange Postecoglou is desperate to bolster his squad with his side on the brink of being pulled into a relegation battle.
Chelsea are supposedly trying to offload Disasi before the transfer window slams shut on Monday night.
Reporter Fabrizio Romano claims Spurs have made a late move for the French centre-back.
But Tottenham are already behind in the race for his signature as Aston Villa have already agreed personal terms with him.
Villa are pushing hard to bring in Disasi after Diego Carlos' exit and Tyrone Mings' latest injury blow.
The player will supposedly decide on his future this weekend.
Spurs have turned their attention to Disasi after Radu Dragusin joined their lengthy injury list during Thursday night's 3-0 win over Elfsborg in the Europa League.
In their scramble to find another centre-back, they have already been turned down by Fikayo Tomori, who wants to stay at AC Milan.
Spurs are also struggling to convince attackers to join after being rejected by Mathys Tel.
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The club had agreed a £50millon deal with Bayern Munich for the forward and chief Daniel Levy flew out to Germany to seal the deal.
But the 19-year-old star has opted to stay and fight for his place at Bayern.
Spurs also enquired about Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho, but looks set to remain at Old Trafford.
Amid an injury crisis and poor form, Postecoglou is in danger of being sacked.
The under-fire boss summed up his frustrations, saying: "Every time I've seen the light at the end of the tunnel, it's usually been an oncoming train."