Erik Lamela tweets goodbye to Tottenham teammate Roberto Soldado - and then deletes it

Roberto Soldado has struggled in his two years at Tottenham

Tottenham striker Roberto Soldado appears to be imminently leaving the club following a goodbye message from team-mate Erik Lamela.

Soldado, 30, has endured a torrid time since moving to White Hart Lane in 2013 and Sky sources reported earlier this summer that he was one of several players the club had put up for sale.

Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino confirmed on Thursday afternoon that Soldado had been given permission to return to Spain, but that not deal had been agreed with any club.