Writing on his website, reliable reporter Gianluca Di Marzio of Sky Italy has shared some major transfer news out of Tottenham Hotspur involving Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat.

The Lowdown: Spurs in talks over Amrabat...

Spurs and transfer chief Fabio Paratici have apparently set their sights on the Morocco international as a direct replacement for club-record signing Tanguy Ndombele, if the latter completes a move to Paris-Saint Germain (Fabrizio Romano).

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It is believed that Antonio Conte has personally earmarked the Moroccan's signing, with Amrabat currently impressing at the Africa Cup of Nations. The Italian is believed to want a new midfielder before next Monday's transfer deadline, with Spurs' talks for the 25-year-old having been ongoing since Sunday.

In a big update, Di Marzio has shared a very promising development, with the Lilywhites on track to complete a deal for the player.

The Latest: Di Marzio makes Spurs transfer claim...

The journalist has said that Spurs are 'close to closing' the agreement with La Viola, and Amrabat is now set to join the north London club on loan until the end of the current campaign.

Di Marzio believes that it is set to be completed 'in the coming hours', with Conte's midfield 'set to get stronger' with the Fiorentina ace's prospective arrival.

The Verdict: Should Spurs move?

Despite not being given much of a chance at the Artemio Franchi Stadium this season, starting just one Serie A match, Amrabat's best season in Italy indicates that he could be a good match for Spurs if he rediscovers such form.

During the 2019/20 campaign for former club Verona, he averaged an impressive 2.2 completed dribbles per 90 in midfield whilst completing 88% of his passes (WhoScored), pointing to a composed and tidy option for Conte.

However, during that campaign, he picked up a concerning 10 yellow cards and two reds in 33 starts, with his disciplinary record coming as a potential concern.

Alas, as Conte personally seeks his signing, it is clear that the 52-year-old believes Amrabat can add a different dimension to his Spurs squad.

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