Spurs agree deal for Holtby

Tottenham have confirmed Schalke midfielder Lewis Holtby will move to White Hart Lane immediately.

The two clubs have reached an agreement to bring forward the Germany Under-21 captain's transfer, which was due to go through in the summer.

A statement on the Spurs website read: "We are delighted to announce that we have reached agreement with Schalke for the immediate transfer of Lewis Holtby."

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