Tottenham have accelerated their interest in West Ham's Mateus Fernandes as they target a central midfielder following a failed bid for Sandro Tonali.
The 21-year-old Fernandes is viewed as a primary target with talks ongoing and, according to sources, progressing positively and Spurs optimistic an agreement can be reached.
West Ham are understood to want around ÂŁ80m for the Portugal international, who has also been linked with Manchester United and Paris St-Germain.
Last week, Tottenham had a bid rejected by Newcastle United for Italy international Tonali.
It is understood the offer was worth about ÂŁ80m, with Spurs boss Roberto de Zerbi a long-time admirer of his compatriot and the club exploring the finances of a deal for the 26-year-old.
Tonali, though, has four years left on his contract, having signed a new deal to repay the faith Newcastle showed in him during his 10-month ban for breaching the Football Association's betting rules.
Tottenham have made a fast start in the transfer market this summer, having already signed four players.
Earlier on Wednesday, they agreed a deal to sign goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on a free transfer once his contract with Burnley expires on 1 July.
The 21-year-old Fernandes is viewed as a primary target with talks ongoing and, according to sources, progressing positively and Spurs optimistic an agreement can be reached.
West Ham are understood to want around ÂŁ80m for the Portugal international, who has also been linked with Manchester United and Paris St-Germain.
Last week, Tottenham had a bid rejected by Newcastle United for Italy international Tonali.
It is understood the offer was worth about ÂŁ80m, with Spurs boss Roberto de Zerbi a long-time admirer of his compatriot and the club exploring the finances of a deal for the 26-year-old.
Tonali, though, has four years left on his contract, having signed a new deal to repay the faith Newcastle showed in him during his 10-month ban for breaching the Football Association's betting rules.
Tottenham have made a fast start in the transfer market this summer, having already signed four players.
Earlier on Wednesday, they agreed a deal to sign goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on a free transfer once his contract with Burnley expires on 1 July.
