But we read today Manchester United, Everton, Fulham and Sunderland are also keeping tabs on the youngster.
The Gazette reports today that Manchester United's plans to offer £6m for the 22-year-old "appear to be sheer speculation".
However, Johnson is out of contract next summer, and Spurs are certain to table a bid ... although probably nowhere near £6m.
Spurs were odds-on at one stage to sign Stewart Downing, but Harry Redknapp backed away when the England international suffered his serious injury at the close of last season.
Redknapp sees the former England Under-21 international as the player who can fill that void after Aston Villa took a gamble on Downing.