According to Italian journalist Nicolo Schira, Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes is closing in on a move to join Tottenham Hotspur this month on an 18-month loan deal.
#GedsonFernandes is close to joining #Tottenham on an 18 month loan deal. He’s chosen #Spurs after Benfica agreed deals with them and #WestHam for a loan with option to buy (€36M). The midfielder has preferred #THFC than Hammers for the salary. More high (€0,5M) offered by Levy
— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) January 11, 2020
The youngster was strongly linked with a move to West Ham United, and while the Portuguese club agreed a deal with an option to buy for £31 million with both London clubs, the midfielder chose Spurs after chairman Daniel Levy offered him more salary.