Ange Postecoglou close in his first signing in £17million deal as player accept to join Tottenham

Ange Postecoglou is on the verge of making his first signing, a £17 million agreement with a player who has agreed to join Tottenham.

While Vicario is yet to be named as a Spurs player, he is likely to come soon.

Mailsport originally reported that he would be in London this weekend for a medical before signing a five-year contract.

Spurs have previously been in contact with Brentford’s David Raya, but were unwilling to meet the Spaniard’s £40 million asking price.

Postecoglou is also thought to be interested in signing James Maddison, with Spurs growing confidence in a deal for the demoted midfielder.

Spurs have been on the lookout for a goalkeeper this summer, with Hugo Lloris’ future uncertain.

Vicario appears to be their man, with Empoli’s number one ecstatic about the move to London.

Vicario, who has yet to be capped for Italy, was part of their most recent team and could be in line for his debut after a strong season.

It is unclear when an official announcement will be made, but the Spurs will have a new number one next season.