Jack Clarke Set for Immediate First-Team Action at Tottenham as £8.5m Move From Leeds Nears

Leeds United youngster Jack Clarke will compete for a place in the Tottenham Hotspur first team once Spurs complete their expected £8.5m signing of the young Englishman.

The 18-year-old, who garnered widespread attention following his breakthrough at Elland Road this season, made 25 appearances across competitions for Marcelo Bielsa's side in 2018/19, notching two goals and as many assists.

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Spurs have long been seen as the winger's likeliest destination, with Daniel Levy keen to continue the club's tradition of signing young talent from the Championship.

According to a report from the Evening Standard, the two clubs are yet to officially agree on a fee, though negotiations are going well, with the north Londoners hopeful of completing a deal of around £8.5m plus add-ons for Clarke.

In addition, despite Leeds' wishes for the teenager to immediately return on loan to continue his development in Yorkshire for 2019/20, Spurs believe he has what it takes to compete for a place in the team right away, just as Dele Alli did back in 2015/16.

Mauricio Pochettino is desperate to bolster his attacking options for the upcoming campaign, especially with the likely prospect of Fernando Llorente departing the club on a free.

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After not completing a transfer since the £25m capture of Lucas Moura in January 2018, the Lilywhites are also looking to back the Clarke deal up with a move for Lyon's highly rated midfielder Tanguy Ndombele, with the Frenchman said to be their principal target this window.

And, they were handed a boost in this pursuit on Tuesday, when the Ligue 1 outfit bought young midfielder Jean Lucas from Flamengo, right after the chairman had admitted that the only way Ndombele would leave is if replacements were found first.