Spartak Moscow sports director Shamil Gazizov has admitted their admiration for Serge Aurier.

The Tottenham fullback is being linked with the Russian giants.

Gazizov told Sport-Express: "Top level player. If he comes to Spartak, we will, of course, be reinforced.

"But I will neither deny nor confirm anything. We are working on several players.

"We have several directions in this regard, there is still time ahead."