Tottenham are close to signing Matt Doherty from Wolves, with a deal for the right-back expected to be agreed at £12m plus a potential £5m in add-ons.
Doherty’s arrival at Spurs would clear the way for the departure of Serge Aurier, who is wanted by Milan, Bayer Leverkusen and Monaco. Tottenham were keen to secure a replacement for the Ivory Coast international before allowing to leave, with Doherty identified as head coach’s José Mourinho’s preferred target after his excellent performances for Wolves last season.
The Republic of Ireland international has been at Molineux since 2010, when he was signed from Bohemians as a teenager. Having made more than 300 appearances, the 28-year-old, who recently changed representation to super-agent Jorge Mendes, has been part of two promotions with Wolves and excelled in last season’s Europa League campaign but was keen to join Tottenham.
Aurier has been a regular starter under Mourinho having been signed by his predecessor, Mauricio Pochettino, from Paris Saint-Germain in 2017. It is understood that Spurs would like to recoup the £23m they paid for the Ivory Coast if possible, although the Milan sporting director, Fredric Massara, described Aurier as “an excellent player” but insisted he is not a “priority” signing.
Spurs have already sold young right-back Kyle Walker-Peters to Southampton this summer having also already completed the signings of Pierre-Emile Højbjerg and Joe Hart. Wolves remain in talks with Arsenal about a deal for Ainsley Maitland-Niles, who is closing on a £20m move to Molineux.
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