Tottenham have made Lyon star Tanguy Ndombele a top target for January, the Mirror say.
The Mirror reckon Spurs, who did not make a single summer signing, are preparing to spend when the transfer window reopens.
Ndombele. 21, was linked with them during the previous window – French media reports claimed a £40m bid was rejected – and he is again being touted for a move to north London.
He has signed a new long-term deal at Lyon, where he is now under contract until 2023, and has broken into the France squad.
The Mirror say his price tag is therefore likely to be at least £55m
Tottenham have also been linked with Bournemouth’s former Chelsea defender Nathan Ake.
The Daily Star say Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino and Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho have been keeping track of the Dutchman in recent weeks.
The newspaper claim Ake, who played under Mourinho at Chelsea, has been identified as a potential replacement for Toby Alderweireld at Spurs.
The Mirror say Tottenham are among Premier League clubs showing an interest in Sunderland forward Josh Maja.
Manchester City and Southampton are also said to have been watching 19-year-old from Lewisham, who was previously on the books of City, Crystal Palace and Fulham.
The Mirror also say Spurs fear Jan Vertonghen could be out for up to two months with his hamstring injury.