Tottenham are set to secure first option on West Brom striker Saido Berahino.
The People says the North London club have jumped to the front of the queue following discussions between White Hart Lane bigwig Daniel Levy and Baggies' owner Jeremy Peace.
The pair are understood to have thrashed out a gentlemen's agreement over Berahino after Peace put the block on any move for the 22-year-old during last month's transfer window.
Peace made his position clear four weeks ago – maintaining that Berahino, who has six goals to his credit following a disruptive season, would not be sold.