Thomas Frank was named as Tottenham Hotspur's new head coach earlier this week and the first signing of the Dane's tenure is close to being agreed after fresh transfer talks

Spurs are closing on the appointment of Frank and want a deal done quickly, with talks quickly advancing and with several of the Dane's best qualities made clear to sources

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the permanent signing of Mathys Tel, who becomes the first acquisition of the Thomas Frank era. The 20-year-old first touched down in North London on transfer deadline day during the winter window and made 20 appearances for Ange Postecoglou 's team in the second half of the season.