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Tottenham defender Kevin Wimmer in talks over £15 million move to West Brom

Tottenham Hotspur defender Kevin Wimmer is in talks over a £15 million move to West Bromwich Albion.

Tony Pulis, the West Brom head coach, has moved for Wimmer this week and is hopeful of signing the Austrian international in the next few days.

Wimmer has been made available by Spurs and looks set for a move to the Hawthorns after Pulis abandoned his bid for Middlesbrough’s Ben Gibson.

Negotiations between the two clubs are now at an advanced stage and Albion could even have the 24-year-old available for Saturday’s trip to Burnley if talks continue to run smoothly.

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There has also been interest from Stoke and Crystal Palace but Albion have now edged ahead and expect to make Wimmer their fourth senior signing of the summer. It is understood that the deal could reach £20 million after various instalments.

Signed for £4.3 million from FC Koln in May 2015, Wimmer made only four Premier League starts under Mauricio Pochettino last season. His departure suggests that Spurs could be making progress in their attempts to sign Davinson Sanchez from Ajax.

Pulis has made the signing of another centre-half a priority but Wimmer’s anticipated arrival does not mean that Jonny Evans will be sold.

West Brom are adamant Jonny Evans (right) will not be sold - Credit: REUTERS
West Brom are adamant Jonny Evans (right) will not be soldCredit: REUTERS

Manchester City have seen a £18 million offer rejected for Evans, the Northern Ireland international, and are weighing up an improved proposal.

But Albion remain adamant that Evans is not for sale and the club is hopeful of persuading their club captain to sign a new contract worth over £80,000 a week.

Albion completed the signing of Gareth Barry from Everton this week, while Jay Rodriguez and Ahmed Hegazi joined earlier in the summer.