Udinese defender Jonathan Mensah has welcomed interest from the Premiership.

The young Ghana international has been linked with Tottenham and Aston Villa this week.

Mensah, 19, told TMW: "It's nice to hear my name linked with Premiership clubs or major corporations such as Juventus, but right now my priority is the World Cup.

"There, if I have the chance to play, I will have the opportunity to demonstrate my readiness for a great club.

"Without forgetting that Udinese are also a great team ..."