Everton are set to test Spurs’ nerve with a cut price offer for Moussa Sissoko.
The French internationalist moved to London from Newcastle for £30m on the final day of the summer transfer window despite strong interest from Goodison.
Sissoko has failed to match the form that he showed at Euro 16 which sparked a bidding war despite being part of the Newcastle side that was relegated.
Now, according to a report in The Express, Everton are set to revive their interest after Mauricio Pochettino went public with his criticism of Sissoko.
“You sign a player and then you expect something, and you don’t find what you expected,” the Spurs boss said. “Just because we pay money for someone, do they deserve to play?”
Ronald Koeman is desperate to freshen up his squad with Everton expected to be among the biggest spenders in the January transfer window.
Spurs know that they won’t get their £30m back but it seems unlikely that Sissoko has any future at White Hart Lane.
Since moving to Spurs Sissoko has started just four Premier League matches.