Tottenham Hotspur sign Victor Wanyama

Tottenham Hotspur have signed Southampton midfielder Victor Wanyama on a five-year contract.

Speculation linking the 24-year-old with a move to White Hart Lane gathered pace in recent days and now Spurs have announced the signing of the Kenyan on a deal until the summer of 2021.

We are delighted to announce that we have completed the transfer of @VictorWanyama from Southampton. #WelcomeWanyama pic.twitter.com/kLbVoNv4Vw

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) June 23, 2016

Wanyama joined Southampton from Celtic in the summer of 2013 and departs the Saints having made 92 appearances in all competitions - 80 of which came in the Premier League.

The transfer figure is still unconfirmed, but it is believed that Spurs have paid in the region of £11m.