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Tottenham close in on Argentina U20 centre back Juan Foyth as they near £8m agreement with Estudiantes president Juan Sebastian Veron

Tottenham are closing on a deal for Estudiantes defender Juan Foyth.

Estudiantes president Juan Sebastian Veron is heading to London for talks in the next 48 hours as the clubs look to structure a transfer for the Argentina U20 international.

Veron, the former Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder, is close to Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino from their playing days with Argentina and the clubs are confident of striking an agreement at around £8million.

Estudiantes and Argentina U20 star Juan Foyth (left) can play at centre back or in midfield
Estudiantes and Argentina U20 star Juan Foyth (left) can play at centre back or in midfield

Foyth can play in both centre-back positions and has also been used in midfield.