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accepted late in the afternoon.

Sissoko had been given permission to leave the France squad to conclude the transfer, which matches the amount Spurs paid to buy Erik Lamela from Roma in 2013.

The player arrived in London as negotiations between Newcastle and interested clubs continued, so it was straightforward to undergo a Tottenham medical and finalise terms, believed to be close to £80,000 per week.

He may make his debut when Tottenham travel to Stoke on September 10.

Unlike other players who might have been available on deadline day, Sissoko has substantial Premier League experience after joining Newcastle from Toulouse in 2013.

There were suggestions Spurs had been alerted that Max Meyer, the Schalke player, might be available for close to £30m.

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