Tottenham are set to up the ante in their pursuit of Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin.

Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is keen to reunite with the Frenchman and is prepared to part with one of his midfield players in order to complete the capture.

English winger Andros Townsend and Frenchman Benjamin Stambouli are being reported as potential makeweights for the proposed Schneiderlin deal as the north Londoners look to strengthen their squad in the summer as they chase Champions League football.