Published: 1 August 2013

BIG-SPENDING Spurs are thought to have broken their transfer record for the second time with the capture of Valencia forward Roberto Soldado.

The club announced today that a fee has been agreed and the striker was ready to undergo a medical. The deal is expected to beat the £17 million that fifth placed Spurs spent on bolstering their midfield earlier in the summer with the purchase of Brazilian star Paulinho.

Spurs said in a statement that the club was "delighted" at bringing Soldado, 28, on board.

The striker netted 80 times in 146 appearances during his time at the Mestalla who he joined from Getafe in 2010, after impressing with a tally of 29 goals in 60 league appearances.

He has been capped eleven times by Spain, scoring for his country on six occasions.