Serge Aurier is likely to join Tottenham before Thursday's transfer deadline

The right-back is expected to sign for Spurs ahead of Thursday's 11pm deadline.

And Starsport understands Tottenham will discover if they can complete a £23m deal today amid his UK ban.

A switch has been held up while the 24-year-old appeals a conviction for assaulting a police officer last year.

Aurier's legal team are presenting evidence to the Home Office today which will prove pivotal for his transfer hopes.

United, though, were also interested in bringing Aurier to England this summer.

According to French outlet SFR Sport, the defender's preference was to move to Old Trafford.

Jose Mourinho looked into the prospect of adding the Ivory Coast international to his backline.

An offer was also made by United, but it appears Tottenham bid £4.6m more than the Red Devils.

As a result, SFR Sport add PSG favour a deal with Spurs, who are looking to replace Kyle Walker.

Aurier is expected to still sign for the north Londoners, having passed a medical and agreed personal terms on a five-year contract.

Manchester United have still been in the running for the PSG ace.

But agent Pini Zavahi, a PSG advisor, is close with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy and has apparently helped tipped the balance in their favour.

Mourinho has now said over the weekend he is not planning any more signings this summer.