Tottenham ‘agree Pape Sarr transfer’ from Metz with midfielder returning on loan until the end of the season
TOTTENHAM have agreed to sign Pape Sarr from Metz, according to reports.
But Spurs fans will have to wait to see the midfielder play as the clubs have agreed he will return to Metz on loan until next summer.
The Senegalese wonderkid, 18, burst onto the scene last season, appearing 22 times in Ligue 1.
His impressive form has reportedly drawn admiring glances from the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea.
But Tottenham have won the race, according to Sky Sports News.
He reportedly had a Tottenham medical on Tuesday afternoon and will watch them play Watford on Sunday.
Spurs are said to have verbally agreed a fee with the Ligue 1 side earlier on Tuesday, with discussions taking place about the teenager staying with them on loan until June 2022.
Personal terms were still to be agreed with the player but that hurdle appears to have been overcome.
The total fee is said to be £14.65m plus add-ons.
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Sarr began his career at the Generation Foot academy in his homeland – the same football club that has produced the likes of Sadio Mane and Ismaila Sarr.
He joined Metz in September 2020, penning a five-year deal and making his Ligue 1 debut two months later.
Sarr took to French football like a duck to water, and has carved out a regular place for himself in Metz’s midfield.
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Standing at around 6ft tall, Sarr is tough in the tackle and excels in aerial duels.
For a young player, his concentration levels are also excellent which means he understands his defensive duties too.
Going forward he can score goals and had four to his name last season.
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