Spurs and Arsenal had both been linked with the Hearts youngster.placeholder image
Spurs and Arsenal had both been linked with the Hearts youngster. | AFP via Getty Images
Spurs and Arsenal had both been credited with Deadline Day interest for the Hearts youngster.
Tottenham Hotspur have beaten Arsenal in the transfer race for Hearts hotshot James Wilson in a Deadline Day coup, with the player set to initially join the under-21 side.
The bitter North London rivals were known to be competing for the transfer but, where the Gunners hijacked a Spurs move for Eberechi Eze in the summer, but it is Thomas Frank’s side that has won this time around.
In a fresh update this evening, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano wrote: “James Wilson to Tottenham, here we go! Deal in place for Scottish 18 year old striker to join #THFC project. Arsenal were offering a trial while Spurs offer loan deal with buy option clause now agreed with Hearts. Medical happening now with formal steps next.”
Hearts currently have an opening in their front line due to Lawrence Shankland being injured, but they are not considering Wilson for the slot, reportedly seeking a new forward ahead of the Scottish deadline at 11pm on Monday.
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