Tottenham expect to finalise terms on a two year deal with Croatia winger Ivan Perisic early this week.
Talks have accelerated over the free transfer since Antonio Conte agreed to stay on as Tottenham manager and the 33-year-old has rejected an offer to stay at Inter Milan to take up a new challenge in London.
Chelsea had also shown an interest in the combative Perisic but Conte's presence has swayed the decision and Tottenham have given the move the go-ahead despite he player's age going against heir usual profile.