Tottenham to launch coup for Jordi Alba after the World Cup

This summer's international tournament will be a shop window for numerous players but it seems Spurs have already identified a target.

Reports in Spain suggest the London club will make a move for Alba once his nation's participation in the World Cup comes to an end.

The 29-year-old and his agent believe they deserve a contract extension after another great season with 'Los Cules' but that doesn't seem to match up with the board's desires.

Therefore, Levy is keen to take advantage of the situation and is prepared to pay the left-back's release clause to lure him to the Premier League.

Alba has been at Barcelona since moving from Valencia in 2012, making 246 appearances and winning 13 trophies across six seasons.

However, if Tottenham can prove their ambitions to be a European powerhouse, the defender might just be tempted with a new challenge elsewhere.