Tottenham transfer update issued as Man City deal being 'finalised' after deadline day

Manchester City are reportedly close to signing Tottenham Hotspur academy star Dexter Oliver. Spurswere busy in the recently closed summer transfer window, injecting new blood into Thomas Frank's squad.

Tottenham secured the signatures of Kota Takai and Mohammed Kudus from Kawasaki Frontale and West Ham respectively, before finalising a loan deal with Bayern Munich for Joao Palhinha. They also splashed out £51.8million to bring Xavi Simons over from RB Leipzig.

Randal Kolo Muani was the final addition, joining on loan from PSG as the transfer deadline loomed. The Lilywhites also made Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel's moves permanent following their successful loan spells last season, while Luka Vuskovic finally joined the club nearly two years after an initial agreement with Hajduk Split for the promising centre-back.

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The summer window closed at 7pm UK time across most of Europe. However, clubs are still able to sign academy players and Tottenham are now reportedly set to lose 16-year-old attacking midfielder Oliver to City.

Journalist Fabrizio Romano, who specialises in transfers, has claimed that City are close to signing the teenager and Aston Villa's Freddie Lawrie for their academy.

Oliver provided two assists across all competitions for Tottenham's academy last season and can also play in central midfield.

Oliver's departure from North London follows several recent player exits with Bryan Gil finally leaving the club after four years in a €10m (£8.6m) transfer to Girona.

There were more last-gasp exasperations in dealing with Crystal Palace as a deal sheet was entered for a loan move for Manor Solomon after Spurs had agreed to their terms, only for the Eagles to pull out.

Tottenham reacted quickly though to instead tie up a loan to Villarreal before the later La Liga deadline for the Israel international, who has played just six times for Spurs in two years.

Moves were not found for Yves Bissouma or young academy striker Dane Scarlett, but various windows remain open across Europe for the duo to potentially find a late move.