The player has been a long term target of Lennie's and now it's more than just speculation. Talking to the press today after introducing Lee and Langley as Cardiff City players Lennie said it was no big secret who the centre half is that he is in the process of securing.
Doherty could play for Spurs tomorrow as Glenn Hoddle is missing 8 first team players. Maybe that's why there is a slight delay.
It certainly seems to be when rather than if and with the transfer window closing in two weeks time a deal will have to come soon.