Sources: Tottenham turn attention to signing Luke McNally after 7-figure bid submitted
Tottenham have turned their attention to Oxford United defender Luke McNally, Football Insider can exclusively reveal.
The Londoners have been alerted to the potential of the centre-back, 22, amid extensive interest from rival clubs.
A recruitment source has told Football Insider that one bid of £2million has already been submitted for McNally.
Tottenham are now stepping up their interest in the former Republic of Ireland Under-19 international ahead of the summer window.
They have been assessing him recently and are set to send scouts to regularly watch him up until the end of the season.
Tottenham have the firepower and allure to blow rivals out of the water in the race for a League One player.
Oxford are likely to cash in on one of their prize assets and will certainly welcome an auction for his services.
They are in a reasonably strong position as the centre-back has a contract that runs until the summer of 2024.
McNally has made a big impression at Oxford since signing in January of last year from Irish first-tier side St Patrick’s Athletic.
He established himself as a regular starter in the first half of the season before becoming a virtual ever-present since the turn of the year.
The defender has now made 21 league starts among 28 appearances in all competitions this term.
He has proved a valuable contributor at both ends of the pitch.
McNally has scored four goals this season, including strikes against both Portsmouth and Ipswich Town this month.
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