Alejo Veliz is reportedly set to sign Tottenham with documents to be exchanged with Rosario Central over the coming days.
Spurs opened talks over the Argentina U20 striker this week and quick progress seems to have been made with Fabrizio Romano reporting that he has chosen to join them.
The Italian journalist tweeted: ‘Alejo Veliz wanted Tottenham despite an approach from another top European club. Contract will be valid until June 2028.
‘Current plan is for Veliz not to be loaned out to Rosario Central. Decision will be made soon, documents to be exchanged in the next 24/48h.’
The promising young striker has drawn plenty of interest from the Premier League as well as further afield this summer, with the likes of Nottingham Forest, Roma and AC Milan linked in recent weeks.
Rosario Central Alejo Veliz is reportedly set to sign Tottenham in the coming days
The 19-year-old forward is only 19 but has scored 19 goals in 59 appearances for Rosario
But with a number of willing suitors circling, Rosario have been keen to hold out for a fee in the region of £13million for one of their most promising young stars.
Veliz scored three goals in four matches for Argentina during the U20 World Cup with his work rate and intensity catching the eye of scouts in place to take in the starlet’s performances.
The 6ft 2ins centre forward is only 19 but has found the net 19 times in 59 appearances for Rosario, 11 of those coming last season.
Tottenham want a striker who can lead the line but bring pace as they prepare to lose Harry Kane to Bayern Munich.
With negotiations continuing, the Bavarian titans have set a deadline of Friday night to complete a deal, with all parties involved keen for a deal to be reached before the start of the season.
Tottenham have Richarlison as a ready made centre forward but are looking at young, quick players to build a new attack.
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