Mido in Spurs talks

Tottenham are poised to pull off the shock signing of Egyptian striker Mido.

Spurs boss Martin Jol has been on the lookout for attacking reinforcements since his arrival at White Hart Lane, with Mido prominent in his thoughts for some time.

Despite failing to set the world alight in the Eternal City, Mido was expected to remain in Rome until the summer.

However, the forward has seemingly had a change of heart and has told his official website that a switch to White Hart Lane is imminent.

"The deal will be confirmed in the next few hours, but the contract hasn't been signed yet," Mido told his official website, Mido99.com.

Tottenham have confirmed that they are looking to land Mido, with a statement on their website reading: "The club can confirm that it is in discussions with Roma over the possibility of Ahmed Hossam Mido joining the club."

Mido has long been linked with a move to The Premiership, with the likes of Newcastle expressing interest during his time with Ajax.

The powerful striker headed to Marseille from Ajax, but he failed to make the grade at Stade Velodrome and moved to Roma in the summer.

Mido's arrival in Rome coincided with a string of managerial changes and he has failed to impress new coach Luigi Delneri.

Mido has made just one start for Roma, with the majority of his appearances coming as a substitute, and it would appear as if life on the bench does not suit the Egyptian. 

With Vincenzo Montella, Francesco Totti and Antonio Cassano ahead of him in the pecking order, Mido has seemingly decided to move away from Italy in search of a fresh challenge and will look to make the grade in London.

The likely arrival of Mido in London could cast doubt over Fredi Kanoute's future at White Hart Lane, with Barcelona expressing interest in the striker earlier in the season.