Tottenham and Chelsea are both competing to sign Swiss international attacking midfielder Ruben Vargas from Sevilla, with Spurs ready to pay andamp;pound;27.5 million in the January transfer window, and Chelsea considering a part-exchange deal with the La Liga outfit that could include Benoit Badiashile. It is understood though that Spurs are in pole position to secure the 27-year-old’s signature.

​Tottenham and Chelsea are both competing to sign Swiss international attacking midfielder Ruben Vargas from Sevilla, with Spurs ready to pay andamp;pound;27.5 million in the January transfer window, and Chelsea considering a part-exchange deal with the La Liga outfit that could include Benoit Badiashile. It is understood though that Spurs are in pole position to secure the 27-year-old’s signature.