- Victor Wanyama has two years remaining on his Southampton deal
- The 24-year-old is wanted by Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino
- The Spurs boss worked the Kenya international at St Mary’s
By
Simon Jones for MailOnline
Published:
21:45 GMT, 20 August 2015
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Updated:
00:56 GMT, 21 August 2015
Tottenham are primed to make a £16million offer for Southampton midfielder Victor Wanyama.
The Kenya international has been identified by Mauricio Pochettino as the player he wants to protect his defence and initial moves are underway to get a deal done.
The 24-year-old Wanyama has two years left on contract at Southampton but is not leaning towards agreeing an extension.

Tottenham are primed to make a £16million bid to sign Southampton’s Kenya international Victor Wanyama

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He was a regular fixture under Pochettino and holds the Argentine in high esteem but is known to have been upset by Southampton boss Ronald Koeman dropping him to bench on occasion last year.
Southampton are wary of allowing players to run contracts down after losing Nathaniel Clyne in similar circumstances to Liverpool earlier this summer.
Tottenham remain keen on West Brom striker Saido Berahino also.

Tottenham also remain interested in West Brom striker Saido Berahino, pictured against Watford last weekend
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