Tottenham transfer news: A deal for Pedro Porro appears to be moving closer in the final week of the transfer window with the latest Sporting update

Pedro Porro of Sporting CP celebrates after scoring a goal during the Liga Bwin match between Sporting CP and Pacos de Ferreira at Estadio Jose Alvalade

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Tottenhamhave been handed a major boost in their pursuit of Sporting CP wing-back Pedro Porro this January as the Portuguese club have identified a replacement. It comes after seemingly breakthrough talks to land the Spaniard in the next week before the close of the transfer window.

The addition of the 23-year-old could be key for Spurs bossAntonio Conte, given the importance of wing-backs to his preferred tactical system.Ivan Perisichas been the ideal option on the left, while the right has seen a mix-and-match of eitherEmerson RoyalorMatt Dohertyasfootball.londonunderstands youngsterDjed Spenceis allowed to leave the club on loan this month.

Describing his perfect wing-back in August, Conte said: The wing-back is really important if you play with three at the back. Theyre important because its no good if they are too defensive because in this position you need to have quality. I like to have players that in the past was a winger because in this situation they are good at one vs one.

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The Italian hasnt quite managed to extract that out of his players on the right flank so far, which explains the move for Porro this month. The initial stance from Sporting was that the 39.5million release clause was paid in full, meaning that all of the payment had to be made immediately.

However, reports of breakthrough talks on Wednesday claim that the north London side managed to negotiate a similar overall fee but in instalments instead. Theres a growing confidence that the move will go through as theAthleticreports that the Portuguese club are eyeing replacements.

The report claims that Tariq Lamptey is an option being eyed, with contact made over a switch in the next week or so. It remains to be seen if the transfer will be tied up, but it seems increasingly likely.

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