Tottenham have signed a West Ham rising star after the player's camp pushed for a move, according to reliable Hammers insider ExWHUemployee.
Tottenham in race against the clock to strengthen squad
After completing deals for Conor Gallagher and Souza earlier in January, reports suggest Spurs may not be done there, but they'll have to act quickly.
Gallagher was the Lilywhites' headline deal, with the England international bringing Premier League pedigree and leadership qualities following his diminished role at Atlético Madrid.
Gallagher managed just four La Liga starts this season despite impressing in his debut campaign under Diego Simeone.
Frank beat Aston Villa to Gallagher's signature, with Tottenham's Champions League participation and bigger spending power reportedly proving decisive.
The former Chelsea captain also provides crucial depth following Rodrigo Bentancur's three-month injury lay-off.
Brazilian teenager Souza, who arrived from Santos for around £13 million, was next.
The 19-year-old left-back represents a long-term investment, though his signing gained added significance following Ben Davies' season-ending ankle fracture against West Ham.
That being said, Tottenham's stalled talks for Liverpool defender Andy Robertson suggest that the north Londoners don't view Souza as an immediate first-team upgrade.
Some reports suggest a deal isn't completely off the table for Robertson after Spurs agreed a deal in principle for the Scotland legend worth around £5 million, but the Reds need to bring in a replacement first.
Tottenham are languishing in mid-table after a disappointing debut campaign for Thomas Frank, with the club sitting closer to relegation than they are a top four place.
While Spurs have cruised into the Champions League knockout rounds, their sub-par domestic form hasn't been good enough, with Frank's side also out of both cups.
Nevertheless, they continue planning for the future too, and it is now believed they've snapped up a very highly-rated talent from London rivals West Ham.
Tottenham sign young West Ham striker Elisha Sowunmi
As per ExWHUemployee, young Irons striker Elisha Sowunmi has now joined Tottenham after free-scoring at academy level.
His remarkable productivity attracted serious attention from Celtic too, but according to Ex, it is Spurs who've won the race for his signature.
Speaking on his Patreon, via West Ham Way, the insider states that Sowunmi has already joined Tottenham after his agents pushed for a move.
What's more, 'prolific' Spurs sensation Frankie Day will also still be going the other way.
“West Ham academy player Elisha Sowunmi has left the club to join Spurs,” Ex said.
“The player had 5 months of his contract left and would have been a free agent in the summer after his agents pushed for a move for him. By letting him go now, West Ham have secured a sell-on clause if the player should leave Spurs for money in the future.
“Frankie Day, in an unconnected move, is said to be going the other way from Spurs to West Ham – once the 5 step registration process has been passed.”
The 18-year-old emerged as one of West Ham's brightest academy prospects in recent years following his exceptional performances across youth levels.
Indeed, the versatile forward crowned himself the Under-18s' leading marksman last season, delivering 16 goals and five assists throughout all competitions.
Sowunmi could be one to watch in the future, with Tottenham pouncing on an opportunity to bring him in.