Jose Mourinho is hopeful of making Gedson Fernandes his first signing at Tottenham.

The Benfica midfielder had been in talks with West Ham last week over an 18-month loan but Spurs have moved ahead of them in the race for the 21 year-old.

Mourinho has lost Moussa Sissoko for three months with a knee injury and wants a midfielder in this month’s transfer window, along with a striker following Harry Kane’s ruptured hamstring and a right-back.

Benfica are open to allowing Fernandes out on loan with an obligation to buy, which has put Spurs in a good position to land him.

The Portugal international has been out of the Benfica team recently and made available for a move.