Tottenham close to agreement for Walker replacement

 

Tottenham and Paris Saint Germain are close to agreeing a fee for Serge Aurier, according to French daily L’Equipe.

 

The London club has been on the lookout for reinforcements all summer, and particularly at full-back following the sale of Kyle Walker, with Ivory Coast international Aurier emerging as a top target.

 

Should he sign for Spurs the 24-year-old would likely compete for a place on the right with Kieran Trippier, with his pace and power also making him a more than capable alternative as a wing-back.

 

With Davinson Sanchez also set to join last season’s runners up in the Premier League, a move to a back three on a more permanent basis seems likely, and Aurier has certainly been identified with his ability on the attack in mind.

 

A fee in the region of €25m is believed to have been reached and the player is keen on the move, with legal proceedings holding up a transfer at present.

 

The defender is currently appealing a conviction for assaulting a police officer and at this time is not permitted to enter the UK as a result, a fact that prevented the PSG man from facing Arsenal last October.

 

Tottenham close to agreement for Walker replacement

 

If the issue is resolved, Tottenham will hope Aurier can maintain his impressive record from Ligue 1 having registered 19 assists in his last five seasons in France’s top tier.