Aston Villa is keen on signing Fikayo Tomori for his pace, and Unai Emery is backing the pursuit of the AC Milan defender, according to the club's former scout Mick Brown, who spoke to Football Insider.

However, as TBR Football’s chief correspondent Graeme Bailey highlights, Tottenham have long admired Tomori, and Aston Villa are equally interested in his services. Newcastle and Brighton are also said to be keeping tabs on developments,

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to improve their defensive unit during the January transfer window and Fikayo Tomori has been identified as a transfer target.

The "outstanding" defender, who has five caps for the England national team, joined AC Milan in 2021 on loan, with the Italian giants going on to make the deal permanent. Since then, Tomori has made over 100 appearances for the Rossoneri, helping them win a Serie A title in 2022.

Fabrizio Romano shares what's set to happen with AC Milan's Fikayo Tomori in the coming days amid interest from Tottenham and Aston Villa.

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West Ham United are reportedly in a battle with Tottenham Hotspur over a deal to sign AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori, as per Caught Offside. After coming through Chelsea’s youth system, the 27-year-old made his senior debut for the Blues back in 2016.

Tottenham are in the market for defenders to help cover their numerous injuries in that position this season, sources have told CaughtOffside.Spurs are enduring a bit of a nightmarish season so far,

Tottenham still continue to be linked with players to bolster that position. One centre-back who continues to be tipped to make a return to the Premier League is Milan star Fikayo Tomori.

But we are in January and anything can happen.” Tottenham’s interest in Adarabioyo arises amidst their own defensive crisis. With first-choice centre-backs sidelined, Spurs have resorted to using youngsters like 18-year-old Archie Gray and backup defender Radu Dragușin.

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to improve their defensive unit during the January transfer window and Fikayo Tomori has been identified as a transfer target. According to CaughtOffside, the 27-year ...

Interest is mounting in AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori, with Tottenham and Aston Villa among the Premier League clubs reportedly considering bids for the England international. According to Lee Connor in TBR Football, Juventus have already tabled an offer ...