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Tottenham and Inter Milan join Manchester United in race for PSG full-back Serge Aurier

The race for PSG defender Serge Aurier hots up, as Spurs and Inter Milan enter the fray

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR and Inter Milan have allegedly emerged as favourites to sign defender Serge Aurier, according to French reports.

Le Parisien claim that Spurs and Inter have edged ahead of Manchester United in the race for Aurier's signature.

 Aurier is on the move, with Inter and Spurs emerging as favourites to sign him
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Aurier is on the move, with Inter and Spurs emerging as favourites to sign himCredit: Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
 Spurs boss Pochettino is one of the interested parties
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Spurs boss Pochettino is one of the interested partiesCredit: Reuters

The Red Devils had reportedly agreed personal terms with the Paris Saint-Germain full-back, in a deal worth £30m.

However, the French outlet allege that Milan and Spurs are the only clubs expressing a serious interest in the player.

Between the two battling it out, Tottenham are in the driving seat, as the Italian side cannot offer Champions League football.

The 24-year-old has fallen out of favour at the French club due to multiple disciplinary issues.

He is still technically banned from entering the UK, after being convicted of assaulting a police officer last year.

The Ivorian has a hearing scheduled for August 7, which will determine the likelihood of any proposed move to an English side.

 Mourinho is facing stiff competition from Inter and Spurs for Aurier
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Mourinho is facing stiff competition from Inter and Spurs for AurierCredit: Splash News
 PSG boss Unai Emery has already brought Aurier's replacement, Dani Alves
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PSG boss Unai Emery has already brought Aurier's replacement, Dani AlvesCredit: AFP or licensors

Aurier was also suspended for by PSG in last year after slamming former manager Laurent Blanc and several team-mates during a Periscope stream.

This fiery temperament resulted in him losing his place in the team to Belgian Thomas Meunier.

The French team recently signed Dani Alves from Juventus, signalling that Aurier is definitely not in Unai Emery's plans for the upcoming season.

 Aurier has often found himself in hot water at PSG
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Aurier has often found himself in hot water at PSGCredit: AFP or licensors
 Dani Alves' entrance spells bad news for Aurier
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Dani Alves' entrance spells bad news for AurierCredit: AFP or licensors

Spurs will be looking to fill the void left by the departing Kyle Walker, who left to Manchester City in a deal worth £50m. 

Walker was a mainstay in Mauricio Pochettino's side, but behind-the-scenes conflict saw him opt for Kieran Tripper halfway through last season.

Owner Daniel Levy will have to cough up the cash if they want to compete with the financial power of Manchester United.

 Spurs will be hoping Aurier can replace Walker
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Spurs will be hoping Aurier can replace WalkerCredit: Reuters
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