Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to wrap up their third major signing of the summer in the next 72 hours, according to the Athletic.
Having only avoided relegation to the Championship on the final day of the Premier League season, Tottenham chiefs are working to provide Roberto De Zerbi with a stronger squad that he can lead up the standings next term.
Spurs have already completed the signings of two experienced Premier League free agents in Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi to strengthen a backline which has conceded 183 top flight goals across the previous three seasons.
But ENIC are nowhere near being done, with potential additions in the goalkeeper position, defence, midfield and attack still to come.
The north Londoners are in talks to sign Brighton and Hove Albion centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke and Manchester City winger Savinho, while they are also ready to firm up interest in the Brazilian's City teammate James Trafford should Guglielmo Vicario secure an exit from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the next few months.
Tottenham are hoping to complete one deal as soon as possible though, and it could have ramifications for one of their key players.
Tottenham Want to Complete Van Hecke Transfer by Sunday
One player Tottenham are trying to get a deal over the line for is Van Hecke, who is said to have decided it is only Spurs he wants to join this summer.
Personal terms are already reportedly in place, and now the north Londoners must agree a fee with the Seagulls, who are notoriously difficult to negotiate with.
Tottenham have already had two bids rejected for the Netherlands international with a third planned, according to GIVEMESPORT sources, with a separate report from the BBC claiming that the south coast side value the 26-year-old at £70m, even though he only has one year remaining on his contract at the Amex Stadium.
According to the Athletic, Spurs want to complete the deal before the Netherlands' first World Cup group game against Japan on Sunday night.
Van Hecke Deal Could Have Ramifications for Two Players
Should Van Hecke join Senesi at Spurs, then De Zerbi's centre-back options would include those two, captain Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Radu Dragusin, Kevin Danso and Luka Vuskovic.
It seems more and more likely that after months of rumours, Romero is likely to be on his way out of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer.
You would think that even if the Argentina international does go, at least one more centre-back exit could still be possible, given Van Hecke, Senesi and Van de Ven would be the most favoured options.
The case of Vuskovic is interesting in particular, with the 19-year-old viewed as one of the best young centre-backs in Europe, which was only highlighted by his impressive loan spell with Hamburg this season.
Should Van Hecke sign, it would be difficult to see Vuskovic getting many minutes, and it would leave Tottenham and the player with a decision to make. Does he fight for his place with limited game time, or do they sanction another exit either on loan or permanently?