SOUTHAMPTON are ready to swoop for Kyle Walker-Peters before the deadline.
Mauricio Pellegrino wants cover for Cedric Soares and has the Tottenham full-back in his sights on a loan deal.
Spurs could consider allowing the England Under-21 right-back a short-term move as Kieran Trippier and Serge Aurier are ahead of the youngster in the pecking order.
The 20-year-old made a dream debut on the opening weekend of the season when he was man-of-the-match in the victory over Newcastle.
Walker-Peters also came off the bench against Huddersfield in the Prem – but his other matches have been in cups or Europe.
His reward for breaking into the first team squad this season was a new deal at Spurs until 2020.
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The defender started the FA Cup draw at Newport as a left wing-back but was replaced at half-time as Poch changed his formation in the second half to chase the game.
Mauricio Pochettino rates his Academy product highly and will weigh up whether a loan move will best help his development.
Swansea were also looking at Walker-Peters but Southampton are ahead of them in the queue.
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