Tottenham are nervous about completing a deal for Steaua Bucharest defender Vlad Chiriches.
The Daily Mail says Spurs are close to completing a deal for Steaua Bucharest defender Chiriches, but the deal faces complications over a work permit.
The Romania international, 23, has agreed to join Spurs, but it is understood his work permit application could be difficult.
Spurs have agreed a fee of around £8.5m and manager Andre Villas-Boas expects him to join this week.
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