Tottenham tipped to rival Man United in race to sign veteran Diego Godin

Tottenham look set to rival Manchester United for the signing of veteran Inter defender Diego Godin.

The 34-year-old only joined the Nerazzurri at the beginning of the season but he could be convinced to depart San Siro after spending time in and out of the first team this term.

According to the Mirror, Jose Mourinho has earmarked the Uruguayan as the man to tighten up Spurs’ leaky defence. Prior to the Premier League’s postponement, Tottenham had conceded 40 goals in 29 games – the joint-worst total in the top half of the table.

Before making the move to ​Inter, Godin carved out a reputation as a fearsome, no-nonsense defender with Diego Simeone’s stoic ​Atletico Madrid side.

During his time in the Spanish capital, the center-back was part of the Rojiblancos team who lifted the ​La Liga trophy in 2014 and also reached two ​Champions League finals.

Mourinho has long been an admirer of his talents, attempting to sign him when he was in charge at Old Trafford back in 2018. Godin appeared to use United’s interest as a means to secure improved terms at Atletico, but that does not seem to have deterred Mourinho from pursuing his signature.