Tottenham have checked on FC Twente's 18-year-old Netherlands centre-back Ruud Nijstad, who is being tracked by numerous clubs across Europe after a season in which he gained prominence. Other Premier League teams, including Aston Villa, Newcastle United, Brighton, and Brentford, have also shown interest. It is reported that Chelsea and Manchester City are making efforts to arrange a potential deal. Interest in the player has increased after Barcelona's interest decreased. The Spanish club was reluctant to exceed a €10 million figure mentioned by Twente, and Nijstad was also uncertain about the development plan Barcelona had for him. In Germany, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and RB Leipzig are among the clubs that have sent scouts multiple times to assess the defender, and the feedback on his form has been very positive. Nijstad is currently under contract with the Dutch club until 2027, but it is reported that Twente may find it difficult to retain him. The defender has made 9 appearances and provided 1 assist in the Eredivisie this season and has 6 caps and 1 goal for the Netherlands U18 team. His market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €700k.