Spurs planning January swoop for PSV sensation Steven Bergwijn

Bengaluru, December 9: Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham Hotspur are competing with Serie A side Torino for the prize of PSV Eindhoven sensation Steven Bergwijn.

The 20-year-old academy product of the Dutch giants has been a key player for his club as they have gone eight points clear at the top of the Eredivisie.

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— PSV (@PSV) October 8, 2017

The Netherlands Under-21 international’s form has alerted Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino, who is said to be considering an offer next month.

Italians Torino had a £9million bid for winger Bergwijn rejected in August, but they are still on the hunt of the Dutch wizard.

West Ham and Bournemouth have also shown interest in the former Ajax youngster, who has scored two goals in 15 games this season.

However, Spurs do have the edge over the other clubs for being a more attractive destination.

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— Steven Bergwijn (@StevenBergwijn) November 19, 2017

Plus, Pochettino is a manager known for his ability to work well with young players and groom them to the top level.

Bergwijn is under contract with PSV until 2021, but is frustrated with playing only a side role in Phillip Cocu’s side.

Rated the star product of PSV’s academy, he broke into their senior side three years ago.

A right winger by trade, the 20-year-old can also operate on the left or as a central striker.

He has dual Surinamese nationality through his parents. But he has played for Holland at all age levels from Under-17 upwards – scoring 21 goals in 41 internationals.

Pochettino has been slowly building his squad at Tottenham, but is aware the dual demands of the Premier League and Champions League.

Chairman Daniel Levy has backed Pochettino with money in the past, but with the club’s new ground under construction, there is not as much cash in the post as usual in January.

It's very likely that PSV will insist on keeping hold of Bergwijn until the end of the season, when they would have a better chance of finding a replacement for him.