Tottenham set to make first signing of the summer

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Bengaluru, August 13: It has been an exceptionally quiet summer for Tottenham so far as they are yet to make a signing, but the north London club are reported to be closing in on Ajax defender Davinson Sanchez who would be an excellent addition to the side.

From Kyle Walker's exit to join Manchester City to Danny Rose's comments this week, it's been a difficult summer made worse by the fact Pochettino's side are yet to show any kind of activity in the transfer market.

However, as reported by The Mirror, they could be on the verge of smashing their club transfer record with the £35million signing of Sanchez, as they're said to be in talks with Ajax over the transfer.

It's added that Tottenham are confident a deal can be done, with chairman Daniel Levy in Amsterdam trying to reach an agreement for the 21-year-old who has impressed with the Dutch giants to attract a lot of suitors.

Given his versatility in being able to play at centre-back or right-back, he could prove to be a valuable addition for Spurs, but it remains to be seen if a deal can be done.

Meanwhile, some reports also claim that Tottenham are also looking at Celta Vigo midfielder Papa Cheikh Diop, although that deal could be a little more complicated given that the 20-year-old has a £25million release clause.

While Mauricio Pochettino rates him highly, its a lot of money for a relatively unknown youngster, and it's a big gamble for Tottenham to take at this stage when they really need established individuals over promising talent.

Spurs face competition from Lyon for his signature, as per a report, and so for now it sounds as though Sanchez is a more likely addition to the squad ahead of the new campaign.