Tanguy Ndombele is set to complete his transfer to Tottenham Hotspur from Lyon.
Tanguy Ndombele is set to complete his move to Tottenham Hotspur from Lyon. The Champions League runners-up have shattered their club transfer record worth £65 million to land him.
The 22-year-old was due to complete his medical at London and there is no hindrance in that part, as per the reliable Fabrizio Romano, who has confirmed the transfer.
The French International made 42 appearances for the club last campaign – playing a huge part in Lille’s Ligue 1 and Champions League tournaments. He is a perfect box-to-box midfielder, who has an abundance of energy to work at both sides of the pitch.
English publication Guardian confirmed about the late interest from Manchester United, but Ndombele had already set his heart on a move to Manchester United. Pochettino has convinced him that the next step of his career would be best served at Spurs and Ndombele was impressed when shown around the training ground.
Spurs see him as an ideal candidate to Moussa Dembele, who left the English side in January to the Chinese Super League. Even though Ndombele and Dembele share some traits, the former has the nimble feet and has the breakneck pace to run past opponents for fun.
Roma are considering a move for the Spurs centre-half Toby Alderweireld, and the idea has been floated that the Italian club’s midfielder Nicolò Zaniolo could be part of a deal. That would involve Spurs paying a surplus because Alderweireld is available for £25m this month under a clause in his contract and Zaniolo, a 20-year-old prospect, is rated in the £40m bracket
Spurs already announced the capture of Jack Clarke from Leeds United, but the youngster will be loaned back to his former side for a year instantly. Tanguy Ndombele will be the second signing of the summer transfer window.
Here’s how Twitter has reacted..
Tanguy Ndombele to Tottenham, done deal and confirmed. Here we go! ✍🏻 #THFC #transfers #Tottenham
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 2, 2019
A busy day at Spurs…
Tanguy Ndombele has arrived at Tottenham’s training ground ahead of a club-record £65m transfer from Lyon, Sky Sports News understands
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 2, 2019
🦊 @LCFC turn down £70m bid from @ManUtd for Harry Maguire
🏥 Ndombele arrives for @SpursOfficial medical
🤝🏻 Jack Clarke joins @SpursOfficial for an undisclosed fee
📝 Follow the latest news and rumours in Transfer Centre LIVE! https://t.co/vPeUZLRbCa pic.twitter.com/kRlGKb6RrN
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 2, 2019
RMC: Tanguy Ndombele to Tottenham is finally a done deal! €62m excluding bonuses – Pini Zahavi playing a big role as ever. Spurs sign one of the best midfield talents in the world.
— Get French Football News (@GFFN) July 2, 2019
Tanguy Ndombele is at Tottenham’s training ground finalising his move to north London. More on #transfertalk at midday on @SkySportsNews #THFC
— Michael Bridge (@MichaelBridge_) July 2, 2019
What’s next?
Spurs receive a massive boost with the signing of Tanguy Ndombele. Pochettino will be hoping to keep his core intact as they strive to lift a silverware.