Spurs close in on 9m Barca boy and move for Deportivo defender Coloccini - Sport - Evening Standard
       

Spurs close in on 9m Barca boy and move for Deportivo defender Coloccini

Tottenham expect to complete the signing of Barcelona teenager Giovani dos Santos this week, as revealed by Sportsmail.

Spurs have agreed a deal in principle with Barcelona that will see Dos Santos move for an initial £6million, rising by a further £3m based on appearances and clauses.

Target: Giovani Dos Santos of Barcelona

Target: Giovani Dos Santos of Barcelona

Tottenham are also believed to be in the running for Deportivo la Coruna centre back Fabricio Coloccini, with doubts over Richard Dunne's arrival from Manchester City.

However, Celta Vigo midfielder Borja Oubina has turned down the chance of a trial at White Hart Lane.

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