Tottenham have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Fenerbahce and Turkey international midfielder Mehmet Topal this summer according to Turkish sports newspaper Fanatik.





They claim the north Londoners have reached an agreement-in-principle to sign the 30-year-old on a free transfer. His contract is due to expire at the end of the current season meaning he is allowed to speak to other clubs despite still being under contract.

Topal, who has been in good form in his 41 appearances this season, was reportedly subject of a failed £5m bid from Spurs last season but the north London team seem intent on getting their man and have been keeping tabs on his impressive outings this season.





Despite recently turning 30, Topal would add a lot to a young and somewhat inexperienced Spurs side that will be challenging on multiple fronts next season. The Fenerbahce defensive midfielder has vast experience and as well as playing for two of Turkey's biggest teams (Galatasaray 2006-2010), he also has 56 caps to his name.

He is widely expected to be part of the Turkey set up at the European Championships in France this summer and he was a part of the Turkey side who reached the semi-finals of Euro 2008.

Spurs have had an incredible campaign with emphasis placed on youth and exuberance to push them to their first Premier League title.

But with the Champions League to come next season as well as added pressure from onlookers, Spurs will need a blend of youth and experience to guide them in the pressure moments of the season as well as extra legs in what will be a long campaign for Mauricio Pochettino's men.



