And Sky Sports have reported that a local radio station claims Martin Jol is a fan of the 33-year-old who would be set to become a free agent this time next year, and that Spurs would be willing to sign the Argentina defender on a three-year-contract in the January transfer window.
Ayala's agent Gustavo Mascardi said the player has already received offers to play in England next season, with former Valencia boss Rafa Benitez understood to be keen to take him to Anfield to work with him again.
The former Milan player rejected a contract extension because he was extremely unhappy with the terms offered by the Spanish club.