Spurs swoop for Holtby

Tottenham last night won the race to sign highly-rated Germany international Lewis Holtby from Schalke.

The 22-year-old midfielder, whose father is from Liverpool, will move to White Hart Lane at the end of the season when his contract expires with the German club.

Spurs beat off stiff competition for the player from the likes of North-London rivals Arsenal and assistant manager Steffen Freund said he is aware of the player’s talents.