Tottenham are locked in talks with the agent of AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie.

Calciomercato.com says the 24-year-old is now 'close' to securing a move to north London worth £8.5million per year following talks with the player's agent George Atangana.

The deal would be subject to Atangana receiving maximum commission, with Kessie's wages working out to just shy of £165,000 per week.

The central midfielder is free to sign a pre-contract with any European club in January which would set in place a move for the following season.

Antonio Conte only took charge of Spurs on Tuesday but already he is hoping to start a revolution at the club who have steadily declined in the last three years under three different managers.