Spurs have had a stop-start campaign in the league, and they have been guilty of conceding late goals which have cost them valuable points.

Jose Mourinho could be interested in a new centre-back, and Boateng would be a quality signing despite him being at the backend of his career.

The 32-year-old is good with his tackling and interceptions skills, but has occasionally been susceptible to being caught in counter-attacks.

The Blaugrana have also been credited with an interest in the 2014 World Cup winner, but Mundo Deportivo have highlighted that he is not a solution for them.

He is reportedly on wages of around £210,000-a-week at Bayern, and may need to accept a significant pay-cut if he wants to make a return to the English top-flight.

Aside from Spurs and Blues, London rivals Arsenal are another club, who have been regularly linked with the defender’s services over the past few years.