Giovani Dos Santos is reportedly on the verge of joining Spurs from Barcelona after a basic agreement was reached between all three parties.
The 19-year-old Mexico international could join Tottenham as early as Monday according to Sport after Barca accepted a £6.2million bid.
That fee may rise to £8.6million depending on both Dos Santos and Tottenham meeting specified targets during his four-year stay at White Hart Lane.
Dos Santos's father, Zizinho, admitted that his son is proud and excited by the thought of moving to such a prestigious club as he told Mexican daily paper, Record, that a deal was in the offing.
"Nothing has been finalised," he said. "But it is an honour that a club as important as Tottenham want to sign Giovani, but nothing can be said officially yet.
"The ambitious project that Tottenham have has excited Giovani and he just wants to go there and help the team in any way he can.
"It is obvious that leaving Barcelona is a risky decision, but with his qualities it appears that it could be the best option for him."
Spurs boss Juande Ramos was keen to land the starlet because he strongly believes that his pace, ability to break into the area and shooting ability make him perfect for the English game.
Although a deal has not been finalised, Dos Santos' agent, Pini Zahavi, and Barca's sporting vice-president, Marc Ingla, believe that there will be few problems in reaching an agreement.
Throughout the negotiations, Dos Santos has been undergoing treatment to recover from an operation that he had on his ankle in the middle of May and is set to keep him out of action for another four weeks.
SLICE BREAD said
16:45 06/01 2008
mi caaan believe it........... mi hope him nuh leff
K17 said
16:49 06/01 2008
ye man him shoulda go arsenal in a way or umm man utd or him shoulda go as roma
That fee may rise to £8.6million depending on both Dos Santos and Tottenham meeting specified targets during his four-year stay at White Hart Lane.
Dos Santos's father, Zizinho, admitted that his son is proud and excited by the thought of moving to such a prestigious club as he told Mexican daily paper, Record, that a deal was in the offing.
"Nothing has been finalised," he said. "But it is an honour that a club as important as Tottenham want to sign Giovani, but nothing can be said officially yet.
"The ambitious project that Tottenham have has excited Giovani and he just wants to go there and help the team in any way he can.
"It is obvious that leaving Barcelona is a risky decision, but with his qualities it appears that it could be the best option for him."
Spurs boss Juande Ramos was keen to land the starlet because he strongly believes that his pace, ability to break into the area and shooting ability make him perfect for the English game.
Although a deal has not been finalised, Dos Santos' agent, Pini Zahavi, and Barca's sporting vice-president, Marc Ingla, believe that there will be few problems in reaching an agreement.
Throughout the negotiations, Dos Santos has been undergoing treatment to recover from an operation that he had on his ankle in the middle of May and is set to keep him out of action for another four weeks.