By . Simon Jones . Tottenham are poised to bid £5m for Nottingtham Forest defender Jamaal Lascelles. The 20-year-old centre-back made 34 . first-team appearances for Forest last season and has gained . international recognition with England at youth level. However, Spurs face competition from Premier League rivals QPR for his signature after the west Londoners made a £4m offer. Hot property: Spurs are among a string of clubs chasing Nottingham Forest defender Jamaal Lascelles . Harry Redknapp is set to sign Rio Ferdinand and has had an offer accepted for Cardiff City's Steven Caulker, who is also wanted by Crystal Palace. But Lascelles, who is being monitored by several other top-flight club, is understood to be keen to remain up North. New man in charge: Mauricio Pochettino is looking to make his mark on the Spurs squad .
Spurs join the race for highly-rated 20-year-old centre-back . North Londoners are ready to make a £5m bid for England youngster . Lascelles is understood to be keen to stay up North .