Report: Tottenham Hotspur close to Islam Slimani deal

Algeria's forward Islam Slimani celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2015 African Cup of Nations group C football match between Algeria and South Africa in Mongomo on January 19, 2015
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A report claims that Sporting Lisbon striker Islam Slimani is close to joining Tottenham Hotspur in a £15m deal.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly close to securing the signature of Sporting Lisbon striker Islam Slimani.

The 27-year-old, who has represented Algeria on 43 occasions, scored 31 times in 46 appearances for his Portuguese club during the 2015-16 campaign.

Leicester City and Manchester United have both previously been linked with a move for the forward, but according to A Bola, Spurs are closing on a £15m deal.

It is understood that Slimani, who joined Sporting from CR Belouizdad in the summer of 2013, has a £24m release clause in his current deal.

Sporting's Algerian forward Islam Slimani (R) celebrates with his teammates after scoring during the Portuguese league football match Sporting CP vs Moreirense FC at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on December 13, 2015
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