AC Milan have opened talks with Tottenham to take Japhet Tanganga on a season loan.
Sportsmail reported the Italians' interest earlier this month along with Bournemouth. Paolo Maldini is exploring an initial loan with option to buy.
The 22-year-old has made 43 appearances for Spurs in the past three years and played for England at various youth levels.
Japhet Tanganga has been linked with a move to Paolo Maldini's AC Milan this summer
If the deal was to go ahead, it could see Tanganga linking up with fellow English defender Fikayo Tomori, who has impressed since joining the San Siro permanently last summer.