Sportsmail revealed this week that Sarr, 18, was on the radar of several Premier League clubs, including Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City after a breakout season in France last term.
The all-action midfielder made 22 appearances in Ligue 1 last season, scoring three times, after being promoted to the first-team in November after just one reserve team appearance.
And according to The Athletic, Tottenham are nearing an agreement for the midfielder but a deal has not been finalised yet and Spurs face competition from four other English clubs and Italian side Atalanta.
Metz are still contemplating whether to let Sarr go completely this summer or arrange a deal where he returns to the club on loan straight away after signing for his new club.
Sarr’s emergence has brought him onto the radar of a host of clubs across Europe. Sportsmail believe Chelsea, United and City all see Sarr as a potential star in the making and are readying moves for the teenager.
The 18-year-old can play anywhere across midfield and has all the qualities to fit into the Premier League.
The teenager, who made his international debut for Senegal back in March, signed a five-year contract at the French club last September.
Sarr has played in both of Metz’s Ligue 1 games so far this season – a 3-3 opening weekend draw with reigning champions Lille and a 2-0 defeat away at Nantes last Sunday.
