The striker has already agreed personal terms on a deal that will provide Spurs with 6.5million euros to spend in the transfer market.
The 27-year-old returning from international duty with Mali has jumped at the opportunity of regular games for a side competing in the UEFA Cup this season.
Fredi Kanoute Total appearances for Spurs 52 (21 as substitute)
21 goals; 3 yellow cards; 1 red card