Tottenham transfer news: Tony Pulis admits Saido Berahino is closing in on

Finally, Soldado’s exit may well have more impacts in the market as Tottenham will free up the funds to launch a £15m bid for Saido Berahino.

Tottenham were initially thought to have been put off by West Brom’s asking price of £20million for England youngster Berahino. “Tottenham didn’t turn it down for [Gareth] Bale, Manchester United never turned it down for [Cristiano] Ronaldo, you just don’t do it”, he said.

‘To say he’s not going to go is wrong for me but it’s going to have to be something special’.

Berahino’s future will become a pertinent issue during the closing stages of the transfer window. “He’s playing regularly here and he’s nearly the main man”.

“We need to have a good two weeks, then we can close it and just concentrate on the football”, he added.

Deeney refused to talk afterwards but his manager was quick to insist that last season’s star man was not sulking.

“He needs time to improve his performance, his fitness level and to build his confidence again”, he said.

Watford were given a standing ovation from their fans after marking their return to the Premier League with a second successive draw. “He was very happy – I can speak for him”.

Watford (4-2-3-1): Gomes 6; Nyom 7, Cathcart 7, Prodl 7, Anya 7; Behrami 7, Capoue 7; Ighalo 6, Jurado 8 (Berghuis 83), Layun 6 (Abdi 55 6); Deeney 7.

It’s being reported by two different papers today that Saido Berahino is on the verge of a move to Tottenham Hotspur, but equally Manchester United’s Jonny Evens could be on his way to us.