Everton are prepared to take a loss on their £20million signing in order to shift him off the wage bill, as Tottenham move into position

The injury to Van de Ven, coupled with a three-match suspension for Cristian Romero exposed the lack of quality cover in the centre-back position

Spurs are one of six clubs that could be encouraged to make a move for the Everton man - and their need might be greatest at centre-back

The Toffees are facing a chastening summer with the club likely to have to offload four big-name stars, a report has revealed

New manager Sean Dyche has been told he should drop a player who 'can be ripped to shreds' in favour of another who has hardly played, so as to not cost the side in their relegation battle

Lampard explained what Everton did to help nullify reigning champions Man City, and labelled one opposing player "special"

Three Everton players, including centre-back Ben Godfrey, could be on their way to Tottenham in what will be a busy summer in north London

After a failed January move, Eddie Howe remains keen on the 24-year-old central, who figures highly on the Toon's wanted list.

Everton manager Frank Lampard insisted a detrimental trait holding his players back must go, and called on the club's fans to show patience.

He's been a regular for the Toffees this season, and is considered an outside chance of being included in Gareth Southgate's squad

United could have signed the defender for just £12m had they taken Rio's advice. A costly mistake looking at him now

The Toffees boss was speaking ahead of their clash with Man Utd, a game he expects to be difficult

The defender has used his first interview to give Toffees supporters a promise - and has also explained why he decided to sign

Ancelotti looks to have his man and will hope the arrival of the talented centre-half can help build on their impressive start this season

Ancelotti would not make a good poker player after being asked about Ben Godfrey

A forgotten Tottenham starlet is at the top of Newcastle's list of summer transfer targets, with three other British players wanted

Manchester United have joined the race to sign talented Norwich centre-back Ben Godfrey, claims a report.

Tottenham are reportedly battling two top Bundesliga sides in their bid to land a £25million-rated centre-back this summer.

Tottenham are planning an exciting defensive overhaul, according to reports

Spurs were rebuffed in their efforts to sign a Norwich centre-back before agreeing to renew Toby Alderweireld's contract, a report claims

Tottenham are keeping an eye on a Norwich centre-back as a potential heir to Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen, a report claims

Tottenham are reportedly ready to step up their bid to sign an impressive Premier League centre-back this summer.

Tottenham have joined Liverpool and Manchester United in the hunt for Norwich youngster Ben Godfrey this summer, according to a report.

Manchester United have put a Norwich centre-back on their wanted list - with help from former Red Devils star Rio Ferdinand.

Premier League leaders Liverpool have reportedly joined the race to sign a £10m-rated Norwich City defender this summer.

Man Utd have stepped up their interest in a young Norwich defender - and are also casting a beady eye on his fellow Canaries star.

Manchester United and Arsenal will have scouts watching Norwich's Ben Godfrey in tomorrow's East Anglian derby, according to a report.

Alex Neil has denied Norwich are close to signing Utrecht striker Sebastien Haller, but says talks over the transfer of York's Ben Godrey ar

Norwich City have tabled a bid for highly-rated York City youngster Ben Godfrey, sources have told TEAMtalk.com.