Tottenham target 'Little Rafa' loan move

Tottenham have been put on red alert amid reports from Germany that Bayern Munich are willing to let Rafinha leave the club on loan in January, reports talkSPORT.

The 27-year-old has been a peripheral figure at the Allianz Arena since his move from Genoa in the summer of 2011, making only a nine-minute cameo in the Bundesliga this season, and failing to feature in the Champions League.

As a result, Jupp Heynckes is open to letting the Brazilian full-back find regular football elsewhere - a development that has captured the attention of Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas.

However, a temporary switch to White Hart Lane is far from certain, with additional interest in Rafinha from Italy, with Serie A giants AC Milan and Roma poised to swoop, should he become available for transfer in January.

Widely regarded as a skilled defender with good passing skills, quick pace, agility and a strong shot, 'Little Rafa' as his name is translated in English, would provide competition for Kyle Walker at right-back.

Rafinha's ability to play in a more advanced position, would also strengthen Villas-Boas' options further forward, as back-up to the in-form Aaron Lennon.