Tottenham set to beat rivals to sign star defender

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Bengaluru, August 16: One of the players who has been constantly linked with a move to England has been PSG right-back Serge Aurier. Both Chelsea and Manchester United were believed to be in the running for the Ivorian defender but right now Spurs are looking favourites to land the pacy full-back.

Mauricio Pochettino is yet to add a single player to his squad this summer but reports claim that Aurier could be his first signing to delight of the fans as its been quite frustrating for them so far in the window.

Tottenham have reportedly agreed personal terms with Manchester United target Serge Aurier, although the transfer fee with PSG is yet to be agreed, according to L'Equipe.

The news comes after the PSG defender was subject to a remarkably similar story involving Red Devils manager Jose Mourinho's side last week when 'The Sun' claimed Aurier established respective terms with the Europa League winners.

L'Equipe claim that Spurs have fought off competition from Italian outfits Juventus and Inter Milan to bring in their first player of the summer.

Aurier is currently down the pecking order at PSG, below Dani Alves and Thomas Meunier and would slot perfectly into the space left by Kyle Walker, after the right-back moved to Manchester City in July.

The 24-year-old was banned from entering the United Kingdom last November when the then French champions travelled to London for their Champions League tie with Arsenal after being given a two-months sentence for assaulting a police officer, according to 'BBC Sport'.

If the deal goes through, it would be a bitter pill for Mourinho to swallow but it will be Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino will be happy at the end of the day if he lands his first transfer of the summer.