Tottenham are leading the chase for want-away striker Christian Benteke and are believed to be in advanced talks with Aston Villa for the forward.

A fee is yet to be agreed but is it is believed both clubs are confident of finalising a deal.

Villa slapped a £25m price tag on Benteke after the striker handed in a transfer request but Spurs are convinced they can get their man for closer to £20m.

A significant amount will be included in a sell-on clause that would see Villa receive a percentage of any sell-on fee as well as performance-related factors.

Benteke wants to seal his switch to White Hart Lane before Villa training starts on Thursday.