Medical today: Radu Dragusin arrives at airport ahead of Tottenham move as swap deal agreed – sources
Radu Dragusin has arrived at Genoa airport ahead of his £25.9million transfer to Tottenham, sources have told Football Insider.
The centre-back is jetting London to undergo his medical with the Lilywhites later on Wednesday (10 January) before completing his move.
The Romania international has opted for a move to the Premier League rather than Bayern Munich, whose attempts to hijack the deal failed.
Genoa and Tottenham have reached a full agreement for his transfer to North London and Dragusin himself has agreed personal terms.
Spurs will pay Genoa around £21.5million for the centre-back plus a further £4.3m in add-ons.
Right-back Djed Spence is set to move the other way and join the Italian club on loan as part of the deal, with Genoa having the option to make his switch permeant for around £8.5m in the summer.
The 21-year-old is set to become Ange Postecoglou’s second January signing after they confirmed RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner’s loan move on Tuesday (9 January).
Thomas Tuchel’s side, despite missing out on Dragusin, remain interested in Spurs’ Eric Dier.
Football Insider revealed (9 January) that they will allow the Englishman to depart the club once they have completed the signing of Dragusin.
Tottenham have been impressively active in the opening days of the winter window and could be set for more additions before the end of the month.
Sources have told Football Insider (9 January) that the club has prioritised a young midfielder this month if Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg leaves.
Tottenham sit fifth in the Premier League and most recently advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup after their 1-0 win against Burnley on Friday (5 January).
They next face Man United at Old Trafford in the league on Sunday (14 January).
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