Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal to sign Bournemouth star Marcos Senesi, with a contract to be signed soon, according to journalist Rudy Galetti.
The Lilywhites avoided disaster on the final day of the Premier League season by claiming all three points against Everton, keeping them in the division and maintaining their status as an ever-present club in the top-flight since it's inception in 1992.
Now manager Roberto De Zerbi is keen to make big additions to his squad in the upcoming summer transfer window to improve the team, and ensure that is a scenario they are never in again.
Tottenham Agree Deal for Senesi
Senesi, who has been described as 'outstanding', is set to become a free agent at the end of June when his Bournemouth contract expires, and he is understood to be a target for a number of top clubs.
But after months of talks with the north London club, Spurs have now won the race for his signature, with the Argentina international making a final decision over his future.
Senesi has now agreed all terms over his contract and is expected to formally put pen to paper on his deal in the coming days, with Galetti describing the deal as 'done'.
The 29-year-old is expected to be named in Argentina's World Cup squad for the tournament this summer, where he will be alongside Cristian Romero, who is expected to depart Tottenham this summer after months of speculation.
Senesi will join the club alongside Andy Robertson, who is expected to sign after leaving Liverpool when his contract expires this summer, after a deal that was initially agreed in January collapsed.
Tottenham Active in the Market for De Zerbi
Spurs' troubles this season came with injuries and struggling attackers, but defensively the team was poor too, and it was a big reason why they found themselves in the position they were in.
De Zerbi has clearly noticed that too, and by making his first two signings experienced defenders who know the Premier League well, he has made a statement about what he felt he needed, and how urgently they were needed.
Tottenham can now turn their attention towards strengthening the attack, but it's a big statement for them to beat off the stiff competition for Senesi's signature as early on as they have managed to.