Sky Sports journalist Lyall Thomas have revealed that Tottenham “asked about” signing PSV Eindhoven centre-back Olivier Boscagli as well as Feyenoord defender David Hancko, who Spurs were keen on signing as TBR Football revealed in December.

Ange Postecoglou says Micky van de Ven could return for Tottenham in Thursday’s Europa League tie against Elfsborg, while James Maddison is expected to be sidelined for between two and three with a calf injury.

Richarlison has only just returned from injury and gave the Spurs the lead on Sunday. Still, the Brazilian was subbed off for Spurs early in the second-half, a decision to have been met by a smattering of boos from the home support. After the game, Postecoglou confirmed the decision was made due to a groin injury.