Tottenham close in on non-league winger after Adama Traore and Luis Diaz transfer misses

Tottenham are closing in on the signing of talented non-league winger Ollie Tanner, after seeing a bid accepted by Lewes.

According to the Athletic , the Isthmian Premier League club have reached an agreement with Spurs leaving the final decision up to the player himself.

Tanner, who spent time with Arsenal, Charlton’s and Bromley’s academies, already has 12 goals this season, putting him on the radar of Premier League clubs.

Southampton and Brighton had both been linked with the 19-year-old, with the Saints seeing a bid rejected earlier this week.

Lewes boss Tony Russell said of Tanner: “A fantastic young talent who has already shown he has a bright future in the game.”

He also suggested he was “the best young player” he had worked with and his fee is set to have a “huge impact” on the club according to Russell.

Tanner played for Lewes on Saturday as they drew 2-2 with Brightlingsea Regent, earning huge praise from his manager, despite having his ‘worst game for the club’.

Russell told the Argus: “He is very level-headed and it hasn’t really affected him.

“However, Saturday was probably the worst game he has had for us. I don’t think it’s the pressure of football that’s bothering him.

“I think it’s all the outside stuff. A lot of stuff has been written on social media, he has been getting messages.

“To be fair he hasn’t said anything to me but I can only envisage myself at 19 years old.

“Could I handle it? Probably not as well as he has done, to be honest.

“He is very laid back and has got a good mindset. I’ve been speaking to him every day and our dressing room is very good.”

The boyhood Arsenal fan will now have time to decide whether the move to Spurs is right for him, although it is expected he will