Tottenham's busy summer transfer window is continuing to move at pace, as the club are closing in on their fifth signing of the market so far.
Spurs have already made several key additions to the squad, as the free agent pairing of Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson were the first two through the door.
Jan Paul van Hecke then joined from Brighton for a fee in the region of £52 million, before the most recent addition of Martin Dubravka from Burnley to help bolster the goalkeeping ranks.
While all of those moves are helping Tottenham move closer to completing a full rebuild of the team, there is still work to do, and the club are determined to get that wrapped up as soon as possible.
Tottenham Reach Mateus Fernandes Agreement
The midfield is an area that Tottenham are keen to strengthen next, with several targets outlined as options who could bring extra quality to the role.
Talks are underway to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle, with contact made between clubs to explore the terms for a deal that could total £100 million.
The Italian international isn't the only one, however, as Tottenham have also been linked with Mateus Fernandes of West Ham in recent weeks.
The 21-year-old has been a target for a whole host of clubs, including Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Arsenal, but it seems as though the Lilywhites have pushed on to get a deal over the line.
Now, according to freegard media, Tottenham have reached a verbal agreement with West Ham over a deal to sign the Portuguese international.
It appears to put Spurs in the most advanced position of all their rivals in the race to land Fernandes, with recent reports claiming that a valuation of £80 million was being set by the Hammers.
It's unclear whether that is the rough agreement Tottenham have struck with their London rivals or not, but it certainly stands them in good stead this summer.
Can Tottenham Land Tonali Too?
If Tottenham get a deal over the line for Fernandes in the coming weeks, then they will have done well to beat several of their rivals to his signature this summer.
The midfield will be reinforced with an impressive all-round option with plenty of potential to grow further, though there may be questions about whether he will inject enough quality into the team.
That's where a deal for Tonali could come in, with the 26-year-old showing plenty of quality as he moves towards the peak years of his career.
Adding the Italian midfield maestro into the mix will bring another layer of class, with his out of possession work being complemented well by a decent range of in-possession skills.
The larger question is whether Tottenham can afford to complete both deals. The duo could cost up to £180 million combined, a huge fee that would be tough for any team to achieve, let alone one without Champions League football.
However, if sales can help push through those moves, it could bring instant impact to the team for next season.