Two Leeds United Championship rivals and Serie A sides eye Tottenham defender after Spurs news

Two of Leeds United’s Championship rivals are eyeing a Tottenham defender after news at the north London side.

Leeds United’s Championship rivals Luton Town and Millwall are reportedly eyeing a Tottenham defender after his release.

Twenty-five-year-old former England youth international centre-back Japhet Tanganga spent the second half of last season on loan at Millwall and the defender has now been released by Tottenham.

Tanganga, who can also play as a full-back, made 18 appearances for Millwall for whom he scored twice and the Lions are now reportedly eyeing up a deal for the former loanee on a free transfer.

But recently relegated Luton are also interested in the defender according to Sky Sports who report that Serie A sides and other Championship teams are also keen.

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