JOSE MOURINHO has reportedly set his sights on signing Alex Grimaldo from Benfica this summer.
The Spanish full-back has attracted interest from Tottenham after making 39 appearances in all competitions this season.
Alex Grimaldo has been with Benfica since he joined from Barcelona in 2016Credit: EPA
According to Portuguese outlet Record, Mourinho is very keen to sign the 24-year-old for next season.
Benfica, who signed him from Barcelona in 2016, have valued their defender at £30.7million.
But it is understood that Spurs chief Daniel Levy is not willing to pay that much for Grimaldo.
Grimaldo has three years remaining on his current deal with the Portuguese giants.
He has scored 11 goals and and made 30 assists in 156 appearances for the Eagles.
Mourinho will hope to convince Levy to splash the cash as he looks to bolster his defence this summer.
Full-back Danny Rose has been shipped out on loan to Newcastle United this season.
And Jan Vertonghen is reportedly set to leave the club for free in the summer after rejecting a new deal.
Spurs are also in the race to sign Willian at the end of the season when his Chelsea contract expires.
Mourinho’s side have also been linked to Lille goalkeeper Mike Maignan as a replacement Hugo Lloris.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
