" Tottenham agree deal for rivals' midfielder "
Mon Jun 20, 2016 10:09 am
Victor Wanyama is set to undergo a medical at Tottenham ahead of a move from Southampton.
It is understood Wanyama flew in from his native Kenya on Sunday ready for his medical and to finalise personal terms on a four-year deal and for a fee of between £11m and £12m.
Sky sources reported on Saturday that Spurs and the Saints were close to agreeing a deal of more than £11m for the midfielder to be reunited with manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Wanyama has just a year remaining on his current Southampton contract and it is understood Celtic will benefit financially from a sell-on clause if Saints do receive the full £12m.
Tottenham tried to sign the Kenyan last August when Wanyama told Ronald Koeman he wished to leave and re-join Pochettino, who signed him whilst boss on the south coast, but Southampton refused to sell.
Spurs are keen to sign a new central-midfield 'destroyer' this summer, as they prepare for a return to the Champions League, and they believe Wanyama fits the criteria of a young yet experienced player who can go straight into their first-team squad.
Wanyama previously gained Champions League experience during his time at Celtic Park.
It is understood Wanyama flew in from his native Kenya on Sunday ready for his medical and to finalise personal terms on a four-year deal and for a fee of between £11m and £12m.
Sky sources reported on Saturday that Spurs and the Saints were close to agreeing a deal of more than £11m for the midfielder to be reunited with manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Wanyama has just a year remaining on his current Southampton contract and it is understood Celtic will benefit financially from a sell-on clause if Saints do receive the full £12m.
Tottenham tried to sign the Kenyan last August when Wanyama told Ronald Koeman he wished to leave and re-join Pochettino, who signed him whilst boss on the south coast, but Southampton refused to sell.
Spurs are keen to sign a new central-midfield 'destroyer' this summer, as they prepare for a return to the Champions League, and they believe Wanyama fits the criteria of a young yet experienced player who can go straight into their first-team squad.
Wanyama previously gained Champions League experience during his time at Celtic Park.
Re: " Tottenham agree deal for rivals' midfielder "
Mon Jun 20, 2016 10:58 am
Southampton fast becoming a 'feeder' club for the two North London giants! 
Re: " Tottenham agree deal for rivals' midfielder "
Mon Jun 20, 2016 11:24 am
A player that was once linked with us a few seasons ago, after he left Celtic.