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In-demand Toulouse midfielder Etienne Capoue is set for an £11million transfer to Tottenham, according to the French club's president.

France international Capoue, 24, has been linked with Premier League newcomers Cardiff and Spanish outfit Atletico Madrid.

But, in an interview with French radio station RMC, Toulouse's grand fromage Olivier Sadran appeared to suggest the north Londoners were now in the lead.

When asked about Capoue's possible departure to Spurs, Sadran is quoted in L'Equipe as telling RMC: "He will go there."

Capoue, who plays as a defensive midfielder but can slot in at centre-back, scored seven goals in 34 league appearances for Toulouse last season.

Reports in France suggest Tottenham will have to pay €11m plus €2m in add-ons to land the player, who could sign a four-year contract after passing a medical.

Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas has already signed Brazil midfielder Paulinho, Belgium winger Nacer Chadli and Spain striker Roberto Soldado this summer, while looking to fend off Real Madrid's advances for Footballer of the Year forward Gareth Bale.