Lewis Holtby wants January move to Tottenham Hotspur

Schalke 04 midfielder Lewis Holtby has reportedly expressed his desire to bring forward his transfer to Tottenham Hotspur.

The German international has signed a pre-contract agreement with Spurs, which will see him arrive at White Hart Lane at the end of the current season.

However, Spurs manager Andre Villas-Boas recently admitted that he would like the 22-year-old to join this month and Holtby is of the same opinion, according to the London Evening Standard.

While the two clubs are yet to agree a transfer fee, the report has also claimed that Holtby has already undergone a medical in case the deal needs to be completed quickly towards the end of the transfer window.