Tottenham Hotspur seem to be finalising a deal for their top January transfer target...

What’s the word?

That's according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who took to Twitter to issue the following update on the Lilywhites' pursuit of Pedro Porro.

He wrote:

"Pedro Porro’s contract as Tottenham player will be valid until June 2028, five year and half deal — and not 2027.

"Spurs and Sporting are closing in on the payment terms in 2/3 installments and then… done deal. All parties confident to get it done."

It seems like at last the Spaniard will make the switch to north London after being ordered by Sporting Lisbon to match his €45m (£40m) release clause earlier in the window.

Secure top four

After a fine start to the season, it seems like this season has devolved into another straight-out battle for top four for Spurs.

Whilst only three points behind Manchester United, Antonio Conte's side boast one extra game played and have seen a massive 14-point gap appear between them and rivals Arsenal, who they finished above last season.

The trajectory of the two clubs has been in stark contrast, with one stagnating whilst the other has announced themselves as the favourite for the Premier League title.

Conte has been vocal over the past year in his need for additional signings if they are to start competing at that level, and in Porro, they will secure the quintessential wing back to fit into the Italian's system. 

His attacking exploits in Portugal have certainly captured the attention, and placing this on what has been a struggling right-hand side could be instrumental in bringing Champions League football back to the Tottenham Hotspur stadium for another year of growth.

The 23-year-old already boasts 14 goal contributions this season for a side that are way off top of the league. He has already surpassed his five goals and seven assists from the season prior, and linking up with the clinical Harry Kane would only help him boost his numbers further.

What truly outlines him as one of the best attacking full-backs is best outlined across FBref, which compares him to others in his position across Europe.

Despite this continent-wide competition, he still ranks in the top 1% for total shots, shot-creating actions and assists, as well as the top 6% for non-penalty goals and dribbles completed.

With proficiency in the attacking third and an offensive impetus sure to get fans off their seats, it is no surprise to see him labelled "perfect" by the aforementioned Romano.

Adding this additional firepower to a side that are already the third top scorers in the division could be instrumental in securing that all-important spot in the top four, given that the title is likely now out of reach.