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Tottenham are set to sign a defender who was rejected by the Premier League champions because of a visa issue.

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DeAndre Yedlin is expected to join Tottenham Hotspur in January after the American right-back was granted a work permit. The White Hart Lane club had agreed a four-year deal with Yedlin during the summer but he did not meet UK work permit regulations. However, his work permit has now been approved on appeal and the signing is set to be confirmed when the transfer window reopens. DeAndre Yedlin in action for the Seattle Sounders against LA Galaxy in Los Angeles in October . Yedlin (right) advances with the ball as LA Galaxy's Landon Donovan puts in a challenge . Yedlin, who is currently with the Seattle Sounders, caught the eye with impressive performances for the USA during the World Cup in Brazil. The 21-year-old played for the Sounders against Spurs in the 3-3 friendly draw in Seattle back in July. Yedlin had also received offers from Roma, Anderlecht and Werder Bremen but in the end opted to join Mauricio Pochettino at Spurs. USA right-back Yedlin (left) battles with Belgium's Eden Hazard for the ball at the World Cup in July .