Tottenham are reported to have launched a bid to sign Croatia defender Vedran Corluka from Premier League rivals Manchester City.

Corluka only arrived at Eastlands last summer when Sven Goran Eriksson paid Dinamo Zagreb £8million for his services.

The 22-year-old performed well and is now recognised as one of the best right-backs in the top-flight, while he showed in his first season at City he can also play in central defence or even midfield.

Now Spurs are said to have tested City's resolve to hang on to the Croat, who could be tempted by the prospect of linking up with fellow countryman Luka Modric at White Hart Lane.

It now remains to be seen whether new City boss Mark Hughes will be tempted by the prospect of selling Corluka, with the Daily Star claiming the transfer could be worth as much as £9.5million - although The Times estimates the fee at £6.8million.

Hughes has England Under-21 captain Nedum Onuoha in his ranks and so may be convinced to cash in on Corluka and invest elsewhere in his squad.

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