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What Tottenham new signings all say about 'amazing' Ange as former Celtic boss proves transfer X-factor

Incoming Micky van de Ven is closing in on a £30million transfer to Tottenham Hotspur in no small part to the power of Ange Postecoglou.

Wolfsburg are on the verge of agreeing a deal with Spurs as the former Celtic star is set to land his top central defensive target to help solidify a defence which capitulated last season. And De Telegraaf revealed the towering Dutchman was won over during a meeting with Postecoglou as his next boss mapped out his vision for his mammoth revamp in North London. The pitch left the defender with an "excellent feeling". And the stage is set for van de Ven to pen a long-term deal with Spurs as the 22-year-old aims to build on his exploits in the Bundesliga.

It's becoming a familiar story in N17 as multiple signings have moved to big up Postecoglou's ability to sell Tottenham to impending arrivals. Record Sport looks at thee kind words which have come the 57-year-old's way from within the new-look dressing room.

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