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Matt Doherty: Wolves right-back heading for Spurs

Matt Doherty: Tottenham have £15m offer accepted for Wolves defender


Wolves have accepted a £15m offer from Tottenham for Republic of Ireland right-back Matt Doherty.

The 28-year-old is due for a medical this weekend ahead of the move, according to the Press Association.

Doherty wanted the switch after 10 years at Molineux and is expected to complete the deal in the next few days.

His imminent arrival at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium means Serge Aurier will be allowed to leave this summer.

Republic of Ireland international Doherty has been at Molineux since joining from Bohemians in 2010 and has played 302 games, scoring 28 times.

He played for the club in Sky Bet League One when Wolves were relegated to the third tier in 2013 and has been a key part of their rise to the Europa League under Nuno Espirito Santo.

Doherty will be Spurs’ third summer signing after Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg joined for £20m from Southampton and Joe Hart moved on a free transfer.

Matt Doherty v Serge Aurier: Comparing Tottenham's potential new right-back with their current one
Matt Doherty v Serge Aurier: Comparing Tottenham's potential new right-back with their current one

Jose Mourinho needed to strengthen at right-back after Kyle Walker-Peters’ move to Southampton earlier this month.

Wolves boss Nuno is aiming to evolve the squad, which finished seventh in the Premier League for the second straight season last term.

The club remain in talks with Arsenal for Ainsley Maitland-Niles as Nuno looks for versatile players, especially with wing-back Jonny out long-term with a serious knee injury.


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