Tottenham Hotspur's chances of signing Schalke 04 playmaker Max Meyer have reportedly increased with the Bundesliga club close to signing a possible replacement.
A report from French publication Ouest-France (h/t Rob Guest of Football.London) revealed how Schalke are close to signing Nantes attacking midfielder Amine Harit: "the German club are expected to complete the signing of Harit on a four-year contract later today."
The report noted Harit can play centrally or on the left flank, just like Meyer. Guest says Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino has long been keen on Meyer, with a fee already set for the gifted Germany international: "A bid of £17.