Spurs confirm Holtby to join in July

Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal to sign Lewis Holtby from Schalke in July subject to a medical.

The 22-year-old midfielder, whose father Chris is from Liverpool, will move to White Hart Lane at the end of the season when his contract expires with the German club.

A Spurs statement read: “We are delighted to announce that we have reached agreement with Germany Under-21 captain Lewis Holtby to join the club in July from Bundesliga side Schalke, subject to a medical.”

Holtby is our second transfer signing of the January window following Zeki Friers arrival yesterday.

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