The Paris St-Germain defender is close to a £23m move to North London with an agreement in place to sign him pending the outcome of a legal case.

It follows the sale of Kyle Walker to Manchester City for a feee that could reach £50m.

Video shows what attributes Aurier could bring to Mauricio Pochettino’s team.

PSG defender Serge Aurier is on the verge of a move to Tottenham

As shown in the above footage, he is a fierce competitor for any forward, blessed with lightning pace and imposing strength.

His timing in the tackle is also impressive, allowing him to recover on the rare occasion he is beaten by an opposition forward.

But the potential signing comes with a large amount of controversy.

Aurier was forced to apologise after aiming a homophobic slur at then-manager Laurent Blanc.

The player also handed a suspended prison sentence after allegedly attacking a police officer last summer.

It led to the Home Office rejecting his visa application when PSG played Arsenal in the Champions League.

And his move to North London is pending on his appeal over the initial verdict.

It comes as Spurs were handed a nightmare draw in the Champions League yesterday.