Tottenham are in the race to sign the previously dubbed 'world-class' Skriniar amid a defensive injury crisis the North Londoners are experiencing this season. Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero are both dealing with fitness issues, which has left Ange Postecoglou short of options at the back.

Ange Postecoglou says the club are working hard to add to his squad in January given the recent injury crisis.Spurs have been without many key players of late including Cristian Romero, Micky Van de

Tottenham 'working hard' on January transfer signings after double injury blow, says Ange Postecoglou - Postecoglou says Spurs ‘need some help’ after double setback