Tottenham Hotspur are actively pursuing Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey to bolster their squad this summer.

According to Ben Jacobs, Spurs maintain a strong interest in the 23-year-old, even though Villa are hesitant to let him go following Douglas Luiz's transfer to Juventus.

Speaking to GMS, Jacobs emphasised that Tottenham are still considering the possibility of signing Ramsey.

However, Villa's determination to retain the Englishman means Spurs might have to present a significant offer to secure his transfer.

Jacobs suggested that if Spurs cannot land Ramsey, they might target other players such as Wolves' Pedro Neto, Leipzig's Lois Openda, and Lille's Jonathan David.

He said:

"Tottenham are still exploring whether Ramsey might be possible, but Villa don't want to lose him, so they're either going to have to pay big money for him, with or without Lo Celso, or they're going to have to move on.

"And it may be that there are other players that they have a stronger chance of successfully getting, including Wolves' Pedro Neto, Leipzig's Lois Openda, and in a slightly different position, Lille's Jonathan David."

Tottenham have so far bolstered their midfield by signing Archie Gray. But the club aims to further strengthen this area by bringing in another midfielder.

Ramsey could be a great addition to Ange Postecoglou's side.

His ability to play both as a number 8 and number 10 showcases his versatility and unique skill set, making him an attractive option for the Lilywhites.