Tottenham ‘agree £23m deal for PSG star Serge Aurier’, subject to a work permit
Ivory Coast defender is banned from entering the UK after being handed a two-month suspended jail sentence last year
TOTTENHAM have agreed a £23million deal for Paris Saint-Germain star Serge Aurier, according to reports.
The Ivory Coast right-back underwent a medical yesterday in Paris and is ready to join Spurs, subject to a work permit.
Aurier, 24, was handed a two-month suspended jail sentence last year for assaulting a police officer and is banned from entering the UK.
Manchester United were in the race for the controversial defender and had reportedly agreed personal terms.
But Spurs look to have pipped their Premier League rivals, according to .
Aurier is surplus to requirements at PSG following Dani Alves’ arrival.
But as he had his medical in Paris, it suggests he is unable to enter the UK.
Spurs have not yet replaced Kyle Walker following his £50m Manchester City swap.
Kieran Trippier is the North London club’s current right-back and youngster Kyle Walker-Peters enjoyed a Man of the Match display against Newcastle on the opening weekend of the league.
Aurier has Champions League experience and has won two Ligue 1 titles, three French Cups and French League Cups.
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But the former Toulouse ace comes with a controversial track record.
Tottenham have signed centre-back Davinson Sanchez from Ajax and keeper Paulo Gazzaniga from Southampton this window.
