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Mauricio Pochettino has finally found a replacement for Michael Dawson at Tottenham.

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Tottenham are poised to complete their protracted signing of Sevilla central defender Federico Fazio after paying his £8million buy-out clause. Sportsmail revealed last week how Spurs were closing in on the 6ft 4in Argentine, and the deal is now virtually complete after the Premier League club made the transaction. Fazio will sign a four-year deal at White Hart Lane before the weekend. VIDEO Scroll down for Mauricio Pochettino: We're trying to build a philosophy at Tottenham . All action: Federico Fazio does battle with Cristiano Ronaldo while playing for Sevilla, and he is set to join Spurs . Imposing: Fazio stands at 6ft 4in and helped Sevilla win the Europa League last season . Tottenham have moved quickly to tie up a move for Fazio after a deal for Villareal defender Mateo Musacchio fell through over third-party ownership issues. The 27-year-old will replace club captain Michael Dawson, who completed his move to Hull City yesterday. Dawson joins Steve Bruce's side on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee, understood to be £6million. Replacement: Fazio will take the place of the departing captain Michael Dawson, who has left for Hull . Stalwart: Dawson spent nine years at White Hart Lane and was popular with fans for his committed approach .