Johnson is Ange Postecoglou’s key attacking target and the Australian wants him snapping up before the transfer window closes.
Talks have been happening with Nottingham Forest, who are claimed to need to sell Johnson to then buy Ibrahim Sangare from PSV Eindhoven.
And the discussions have picked up real pace, with Tottenham and Nottingham Forest now close to an agreement.
It is suggested that the situation is fast moving as Spurs look to wrap up the swoop.
Losing Johnson will be a blow to Forest, however as a youth product it will hugely help with their financial fair play obligations.
The striker’s sale will be able to be recorded as pure profit.
For Tottenham, Johnson will help to make up for the loss of Harry Kane in Postecoglou’s fluid attacking line.
