Tottenham have been urged to lower their asking-price for defender Kevin Wimmer this summer by the player’s representative.
The 24-year-old has been linked with a move away from the Premier League club in the coming months after finding regular first-team opportunities few and far between during the his two seasons at the club.
Wimmer had arrived at Spurs from FC Koln in 2015, but has since made just 31 appearances in all competitions, including just five league appearances during the 2016-17 campaign.
However, despite moving to the club for just £4.3million, Tottenham are reportedly looking to sell the Austria international for as much as £20million this summer.
The Mirror claim that Southampton are interested in a deal but are reluctant to meet their asking-price, with Mauricio Pochettino prepared to offload the defender.
But with a move to the Saints, or elsewhere, not likely to materialise while Tottenham’s asking-price remains so high, Wimmer’s agent Jurgen Werner has urged them to lower their demands.
He told German TV outlet Spox: “They still see him as a talent. If he stays, he will be a regular in two years’ time.
“The top clubs of the Premier League all have more experienced players, and John Stones [at Manchester City] is the only regular under 25.
“There was also interest from Germany and Italy, but because of the price, it is difficult for all clubs outside the Premier League.”
Wimmer has been unable to break up the formidable partnership between first-choice duo Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld during his time at the club to date.
The pair have been a key part of a Tottenham defence that finished with the best defensive record in the Premier League last season, conceding just 26 goals from their 38 matches.
But both Tottenham and Wimmer are well aware that the defender could struggle to earn regular opportunities next season, and are prepared to cut their losses and grant him a summer transfer.