Tottenham Hotspur are set to sign Brazil midfielder Sandro from Internacional, the English Premier League side said.

All that appears to stand between the 21-year-old's arrival at the north London club next season is a work permit and a successful medical after Spurs announced they'd done a deal with Internacional.

"We are delighted to announce that we have reached agreement with Internacional for the transfer of Sandro to the club, subject to the player passing a medical examination," said a statement on www.tottenhamhotspur.com, Tottenham's official website.

"The Brazil international will join up with our squad following the conclusion of Internacional's Copa Libertadores campaign this summer."

Spurs manager Harry Redknapp had said earlier Tuesday the club were closing in on Sandro.

"The chairman (Daniel Levy) has been dealing with it," Redknapp said. "I got a phone call this morning from the chairman saying that he thought we were close to doing it.

"Hopefully it will get done now and it will be a good signing."

Redknapp added: "He is an outstanding young player. He is on the verge of the Brazilian team. He has already played for Brazil and captained the Under-18s, 19s and 21s.

"He is strong. He looks a very, very good player so I am looking forward to getting him here."

Sandro will not automatically qualify for a British work permit because he has played just once for Brazil, in their World Cup qualifier against Chile.

Tottenham, who face London rivals Fulham in an FA Cup quarter-final replay on Wednesday, are currently fourth in the English top flight and pushing for a place in next season's Champions League.