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Tottenham have made an approach to loan Manchester United left-back Alexander Buttner.

The 24-year-old Dutch defender is surplus to requirements at Old Trafford having failed to impress since his arrival there 16 months ago.

Spurs, who have Jan Vertonghen injured, are desperate for cover at left-back with Benoit Assou Ekotto at QPR on loan and unwilling to return.

Buttner was signed from Vitesse Arnhem in August 2012 for £5million.

He has made a total of just 19 appearances in that time, however, including six this season.

Spurs are understood to be keen to take him on loan for the rest of the season initially with a view to a permanent deal should he impress.

Fulham's Dutch boss Rene Meulensteen has is also keen on a move for his countryman at his former club.

Both Premier League outfits are rivalled, however, by Italian clubs Roma and Genoa would are both interested in a similar deal.