Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks expects to be issued a work permit on Tuesday ahead of completing a loan switch to Sampdoria.
Winks, 26, has fallen out of favour at Tottenham and was one of the players Antonio Conte forced to train away from the first team squad as he sought to engineer an exit for a number of unwanted stars.
Both clubs have agreed a deal for the 26-year-old, but the move was held up today due to the Bank Holiday meaning Winks’ visa could not be processed.
Provided there are no last minute hitches with the work permit, Winks’ medical checks will take place in Italy tomorrow night or on Wednesday.