Tottenham Hotspur believes they have taken big steps towards a double deal for West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes and Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali.Reports over the last 24 hours have indicated that Spurs are growing in confidence over clinching a deal for Fernandes, with their talks with West Ham advancing rapidly.Additionally, sources indicate that Tottenham remain determined to win the race for Tonali despite seeing their opening £75m offer turned down by Newcastle.Signing the pair may require the Lilywhites to shatter their transfer record twice, and it would certainly be a big statement of their ambition.Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty ImagesTottenham are confident they have verbal agreements with Sandro Tonali and Mateus FernandesThe Times have now claimed that Spurs’ moves for the Newcastle and West Ham stars have come as a surprise to many.The report claims that there is confidence at the North London club that personal agreements are in place with both Fernandes and Tonali.However, it is revealed that the transfer fees for the two players are the ‘biggest hurdles’ for the Lilywhites, especially given that they have already had a huge offer turned down for Tonali.The outlet adds that the Magpies value the Italy international at £100m while the Hammers insist no one has met their £80m valuation for Fernandes.Spurs are keen to show ‘they mean business’The Times explain that Roberto De Zerbi’s side are keen to show the rest of the market that they mean business after escaping relegation from the Premier League by the skin of their teeth.The club is committed to investing more in player wages, which is what is allowing them to compete for the likes of Ferandnes and Tonali.There is a recognition at Spurs that their targets will need to be convinced that their new project has backing and momentum, with the club hoping that ‘signings will bring more signings’ this summer.READ MORE: Spanish media just quoted a crazy low price for Tottenham’s Cristian RomeroThe post Tottenham confident personal terms are in place with Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes appeared first on Spurs Web.