Tottenham's deal for Fulham wing-back Ryan Sessegnon almost fell through, it has been revealed.
Sky Sports says Sessegnon signed a five-year deal with Spurs with the option for an extra year after the two clubs agreed a fee of 25m, potentially rising to 30m.
But the deal almost broke down at the eleventh hour as Fulham were looking to sign Chelsea defender Michael Hector after wrapping up Sessegnon's sale.
Negotiations over the 19-year-old took longer than expected, to the point where Fulham director Tony Khan was willing to allow the player run down the remaining year of his contract and potentially allow him to leave on a free transfer next summer.
The deal to take the winger to north London wasn't signed off until after 3.30pm, and the official announcement was made at 5.45pm, 45 minutes after the deadline.
That left little time to conclude a deal for Hector, who eventually ended up staying at Stamford Bridge - although Fulham are expected to go back in for him in January.
