Antonio Pedroza Whitham set for Spurs switch

30 June 2011 07:56
ShareTottenham are close to agreeing a ?1.3million deal for Jaguares striker Antonio Pedroza Whitham. [LNB]The 20-year-old was born in Chester, but qualifies for Mexico, claimed on Wednesday night that a deal had been struck with the Barclays Premier League club.[LNB] London calling: Jaguares striker Antonio Pedroza (C) claims he is on the brink of joining Spurs[LNB]'I can announce that my transfer to Tottenham has been arranged,' said the 20-year-old frontman, who has previously spent trial spells with Arsenal and Chelsea.[LNB]'I didn't want to renew my contract with Jaguares because I knew that there was a chance to be transferred to a team in the Premier League.[LNB]'I am very happy and satisfied having played for an important team like Jaguares. Now I have the chance to make a dream come true to play in Europe.[LNB] On the move: Chester-born Pedroza says he is excited about the prospect of playing in England[LNB]'I have spoken with the officials of Jaguares and they have confirmed to me that everything is OK for me to leave and be transferred to Tottenham.[LNB]'The only thing that is left to resolve is something related to my journey to England.'[LNB]Pedroza would become Harry Redknapp's first summer signing with the White Hart Lane boss yet to delve into the market.[LNB]  Tottenham enter race with Manchester City for French sensation NiangBolton and Tottenham keen to pounce for Egyptian free agent Abd RaboPavlyuchenko offered Russian return as super-rich Anzhi swoop for Spurs strikerAll the latest Tottenham news, features and opinion [LNB]  Explore more:People: Harry Redknapp Places: United Kingdom, Mexico, Europe

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