TOTTENHAM boss Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly interested in a big-money swoop for Cherries midfielder Lewis Cook.

The Express says Pochettino is "eyeing a £30million raid” for the England star and is “ready to test the resolve” of Cherries.

Cook, who has four years left on the contract he signed in May, was brought in for £7m from Leeds in July 2016.

In an exclusive interview published in the Daily Echo on Tuesday, Cherries skipper Simon Francis said Cook would be worth “£20m or £30m” in the current market.

The Sun reported in February that the 21-year-old could be a summer transfer target for Liverpool.

Tottenham are yet to sign players in this window and Pochettino has admitted he does not know if incomings will be secured before the deadline.

Spurs have injury problems in midfield with Moussa Sissoko, Victor Wanyama and Harry Winks all sidelined.

Eric Dier and Mousa Dembele were given extended leave after the World Cup.