English giants take the Scotland international south
Tottenham Hotspur are poised to sign Hearts teenager James Wilson ahead of Arsenal. Both London clubs made moves for the striker in the last 48 hours and Spurs are now firm favourites to secure his signature. An initial loan deal with the option of a permanent transfer this summer has been agreed with Hearts and Wilson is heading to London to finalise the move.
Tottenham agreed the loan and future fee with Tynecastle officials ahead of Arsenal and they are now preparing for Wilson’s arrival. The clause is an option rather than an obligation at the end of the season, meaning both parties can suss one another out before deciding if they wish to make the deal permanent.
Wilson will initially join Tottenham’s under-21 squad as a loanee and aim to develop his game there with the potential to break into the senior squad in future. Hearts were in no rush to move him on but are willing to do business after Spurs put forward an acceptable offer of a loan fee and permanent transfer fee for the end of the season, should they wish to utilise that option.
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