The Portuguese playmaker has been identified by Spurs manager Andre Villas-Boas as the preferred replacement for Luka Modric, who completed a transfer worth €42m to Real Madrid earlier this week.
The Lilywhites playmaker is set to return to his old club, despite the two sides not yet having agreed a fee for the Dutchman.
After avoiding the world's major footballing superpowers in last night's group draw, the Rossoneri are upbeat of their chances of progression to the next round.
Finally the fixture of the UEFA Champions League has been made and the tables haven been announced last night.
Spain midfielder Esteban Granero has arrived at QPR for a medical and contract talks after the West Londoners agreed a deal with Real Madrid.
John Terry has been included in the England squad for the first two 2014 World Cup qualifying matches against Moldova and Ukraine.
Juventus and Fiorentina have confirmed Dimitar Berbatov has rejected moves to Serie A amid reports he is poised to sign for Fulham.
The Continent's big boys that have set their sights on the prestigious trophy this term will find out who their opponents in the group stages will be on Thursday evening.
