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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Lilywhites close in on Takehiro Tomiyasu"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-lilywhites-close-in-on-takehiro-tomiyasu/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-07-17T10:10:47Z"
modified: "2021-07-17T10:10:47Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Lilywhites close in on Takehiro Tomiyasu

**According to a report by [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/source-reveals-tomiyasu-is-joining-tottenham-after-terms-agreed/), Tottenham Hotspur ‘expect’ to seal the signing of Bologna defender Takehiro Tomiyasu ‘this month’ with a ‘total agreement’ for the ‘marquee transfer’ now close.**

### The Lowdown: Spurs in Tomiyasu talks…

Since the start of the month, Spurs and Fabio Paratici have been negotiating with the Serie A side in a bid to make Tomiyasu their first major signing of the summer.

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[Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/12346505/tottenham-transfer-news-15-5m-takehiro-tomiyasu-offer-knocked-back-by-bologna) detailed a first bid from the Lilywhites which was swiftly rejected, with the amount coming to around £12.9m (€15m) plus an extra £2.6m (€3m) in add-ons.

[The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/news/tottenham-transfers-takehiro-tomiyasu-latest/0dSCGoWzEgJl) then reported that Spurs are ‘closing in’ on the 22-year-old, with Football Insider now providing a fresh update.

### The Latest: Spurs expect to seal Tomiyasu ‘this month’

As per the outlet, Spurs expect to seal his signing this month following a breakthrough in talks with Bologna.

[Tottenham latest!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/tottenham-latest-2/)

In what they describe as a ‘marquee transfer’ for the Lilywhites, FI explain that a ‘total agreement’ for the versatile ace is now close and all parties involved expected a deal to go through successfully.

Paratici has already agreed the terms of a contract for Tomiyasu as recent talks revolve around the structure of a fee and bonus payments – which is believed to be £15.5m including add-ons.

### The Verdict: Brilliant move…

The Japan international is arguably a snip at that price given he can play both right-back and in the centre-half position ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/377283/Show/Takehiro-Tomiyasu)), potentially solving two glaring problems in the depth of Nuno Espirito Santo’s defence.

Serge Aurier has been heavily touted with a move away this summer after his own [exit admission](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-transfer-news-serge-aurier-psg-b1856901.html), while Tottenham’s priority of reinforcing their central defensive options is [well documented.](https://www.footballinsider247.com/source-reveals-tomiyasu-is-joining-tottenham-after-terms-agreed/)

Starting 31 Serie A matches for Bologna over 2020/2021, he averaged the joint-most clearances per 90 (3.3) out of their entire squad in that time ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/71/Show/Italy-Bologna)).

Securing Tomiyasu for the bargain £15.5m would certainly be a solid start to Paratici’s reign.

***In other news: ‘Sensational’…Sky pundit in awe of ‘fabulous player’ who Nuno wants to sign for Spurs, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/tottenham-hotspur-danny-mills-reacts-as-nuno-eyes-jesse-lingard-for-spurs/)***