Tottenham Hotspur have made French defensive midfielder Tanguy Ndombele their most expensive signing ever after splashing £63 million to acquire his services from Lyon. Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino, fully convinced that the 22-year-old can be the perfect replacement for former club star Mousa Dembele, played a huge role in ensuring he chose Tottenham ahead of other top suitors. Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool, Manchester United and Juventus were all keen on Ndombele, but the Argentine told him Spurs were assembling a squad capable of challenging for the English Premier League next term, and the club’s exciting project persuaded the France international to join.