Tottenhamare close to agreeing a deal withArgentine centre-backMarcos Senesi following his departure fromBournemouth.
The 29-year-old announced his departure before theCherries' 1-1 draw withManchester City at theVitality, which ensured European qualification for the first time in their history.
Personal terms for the three-timeArgentinainternational are yet to be finalised withSpurs, but the deal is advancing.
Why did Senesi leave Bournemouth?
The defender turned down a third contract offer fromBournemouthin December and began talks with clubs overseas.
Senesi, who featured in all but one league game this season, now looks set to stay in thePremier League despite previous interest fromBarcelonaandAtletico Madrid.
LiverpoolandManchester United also expressed interest in the defender earlier this month.
The centre back, who helpedBournemouthfinish a club-best sixth in the top flight, made 128 appearances over his four-year spell inDorset, having joined the club fromFeyenoord in 2022.
He could feature forArgentinaat theWorld Cup this summer having been included inLionel Scaloni's provisional squad, with the final squad set to be announced on Saturday.
Bournemouth's search for a replacement
Bournemouth, who will be managed byMarco Rose next season, are actively looking for aSenesireplacement this summer.
As per reports,Sporting's Ousmane Diomande has been identified as a potential replacement forSenesi, with several top clubs interested in the defender.
Tottenham's summer business
Spurs secured survival on the final day of the season by beatingEverton1-0 at theTottenham Hotspur Stadium, finishing 17th for the second consecutive season.
Roberto De Zerbi's side are also set to signScottishleft-backAndrew Robertson following his exit fromLiverpool.
Details remain to be finalised on the deal withTottenham, but an agreement is in place in principle.
The 26/27Premier League season begins on the weekend of Saturday the 22nd of August.