Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly plotting yet another bid for Southampton’s midfield machine Morgan Schneiderlin, their fourth since the transfer window opened this summer, as reported by the Daily Mirror.

The Saints have already been defiant in rejecting three bids for their important midfielder, but Spurs feel as though they can secure the signing of a player who developed considerably during current Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino’s time at the south coast club.

Southampton have previously suggested that it would cost a club more than the fee that took Luke Shaw to Old Trafford to sign Schneiderlin, which means the north London club would be looking at a fee of over £27 million to sign him.

It will not be easy for Spurs, however, as city rivals Arsenal are also known to be interested, with Arsene Wenger thought to be a big fan of the Southampton player.

However, there is no indication that Southampton are keen to sell, and Ronald Koeman sees him as a key part of his side, who currently sit fourth in the league.

Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal have received a boost in their chase for Morgan Schneiderlin, as Southampton manager Ronaldo Koeman has refused to look beyond January for Schneiderlin’s future at the south coast club, as reported by the Daily Star.

Despite Schneiderlin declaring his desire to depart St. Mary’s this summer, the club managed to retain him as the club faced an exodus of talent elsewhere. Rickie Lambert, Adam Lallana, Dejan Lovren and Luke Shaw all left the club, with three joining Liverpool.

Former Saints boss Mauricio Pochettino is a known admirer of Schneiderlin, and Spurs have been heavily linked with a move for him.

Arsenal also emerged as a shock destination for the midfielder at one point, and this resulted in Southampton slapping a huge price tag on the player, clarifying that they wanted more than the £27m Man Utd paid for Shaw.

While Schneiderlin stayed, Koeman has refused to confirm that the French international will stay for the long term.

He said: “We will see what happens in January. For now all I am focused on is the game against Newcastle on Saturday.”