Paris Saint Germain are closing in on the signing of Tottenham midfielder Benjamin Stambouli after lodging a £6m bid.

Stambouli was on the verge of completing a £5.5m switch to Watford last week, only to pull out after being alerted of PSG's interest.

The French champions are looking for a replacement for Yohan Cabaye, who has just joined Crystal Palace in a £10m deal.

They are prepared to pay more than Watford to make sure the transfer is secured as soon as possible.

While Watford can guarantee regular first team football, the 24-year-old Frenchman could get to play in the Champions League for PSG and will help improve their homegrown quota for the competition.