Tottenham are confident closing a deal for Swansea City defender Ben Davies.

The Mirror says Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino will make Davies his first signing after getting the green light to talk to him.

Spurs have agreed a fee worth up to £8 million the Welsh club for Davies, who is heading for London to agree terms.

Davies seems sure to make the White Hart Lane switch and the chance to fill the boots once worn by his fellow Welshman Gareth Bale.

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