Ndombele has been linked with an abundance of top European clubs for months now, but it appears the midfielder is on the verge of joining Tottenham. Lyon rate the midfielder at the £65m, which Spurs have managed to cough up, largely thanks to their Champions League final exploits. The fee is a club record, eclipsing the £42m paid for Davinson Sanchez in 2017 and all that remains is the player to undergo a medical. Spurs made it to the final of European club football’s biggest competition last season for the first time in their history.

Pochettino and Spurs hadn’t been active in the transfer window since January 2018 when they signed Lucas Moura. Ndombele’s transfer will greatly please Tottenham fans who have waited 18 months to see their club make a signing. And now there are just minor details to be ironed out, according to Italian football journalist Gianluca Di Marzio. The 22-year-old has quickly become one of the most formidable midfielders in the world and will be seen as a long-term replacement for Moussa Dembele, who left in January.

Tottenham agree £65m deal for Tanguy Ndombele: Lyon star set for medical

Tottenham agree £65m deal for Tanguy Ndombele: Lyon star set for medical

Lyon club president Jean-Michel Aulas spoke about his player’s impending exit earlier this week but noted nothing was confirmed just yet. “He is seeking a departure,” said Aulas. “Nothing is done but the door may be open.” Pochettino had seemingly previously threatened to quit Tottenham if a clear transfer plan had not been laid out for him by chairman Daniel Levy.

Tottenham agree £65m deal for Tanguy Ndombele: Lyon star set for medical