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Tottenham Hotspur, look like they will have to wait until the summer to sign goalkeeper Sebastian Przyrowski from Polonia Warsaw, according to coach Jacek Zielinski.
27-year-old Przyrowski has expected to complete a move to the Premier League club for £1million after spending the week on trial at White Hart Lane. With Spurs boss, Harry Redknapp still keen to find a keeper to provide decent competition for Heurelho Gomes, despite the Brazilian’s form in recent matches.
It is understood that the nature of the deal has yet to be finalised with Polonia, with Przyrowsk possibly remaining at the Polish side until the end of the season.
“It seems that Sebastian will be with us until the end of the season and Tottenham will not get him until after the summer,” Zielinski told Przegladu Sportowego.
Despite being out for two-years with a career-threatening injury before going back to Warsaw in 2008, Przyrowski is believed to have passed a medical at Tottenham, with the keeper, who has been capped 5 times by Poland happy to remain at Polonia until his future is resolved.
“At the farewells, manager Harry Redknapp said it will be good if we see each other soon,” Przyrowski said after the trial.
“It will not really be a tragedy if I stay here. I feel ready to leave but my dream has always been the Polish game.”
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Wednesday, 14 January 2009
Spurs Villa & Arsenal On Standby As N'Zogbia Seeks Way Out Of Toon
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Premier League trio Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Aston Villa will all be on alert after Newcastle United player Charles N’Zogbia revealed that he is ready to quit the Magpies.
22-year-old N’Zogbia has been heavily tipped to leave St James’ Park this month, with Spurs along with the Gunners and Martin O’Neill’s Villans side all reportedly interested in the French Under-21 International.
While Arsenal’s interest in the versatile left-sided player seems to have cooled. Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is well documented as looking for a solution to the problem on the left at White Hart Lane and sees N’Zogbia as a viable alternative to Stewart Downing, who looks set to remain at Middlesbrough.
Villa are also looking for a player with pace at left-back, with recent reports suggesting that O’Neill is ready to offer Villa misfit Nicky Shorey to Newcastle in a straight player swap.
Toon boss Joe Kinnear has always stated that none of Newcastle’s top players will be leaving in January, but is unlikely to keep N’Zogbia, who is determined to leave St James’ Park after four-and-a-half years.
N’Zogbia told www.lyoncapitale.fr: “There have been some changes at Newcastle recently. I have experienced six different managers in four years, and it is too much.
“Every season is getting worse and worse despite the lofty goals of the club. I therefore decided to leave, to try to find better exposure."
Ligue 1 Champions Lyon are also said to be interested in N’Zogbia, with the former Le Havre player conceding that his future ultimately depended on whether Newcastle are prepared to sell as he is under contract at the North East club until 2012.
“It is for the club to decide,” he added in L'Equipe.
“If Newcastle decide to keep me, I will stay. I will have no choice.
“I am waiting. They (Lyon) may actually have contacted my agent, but I did not get feedback.
“What is certain is that Lyon is a good club. Whether they really want me remains to be seen.”
Premier League trio Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Aston Villa will all be on alert after Newcastle United player Charles N’Zogbia revealed that he is ready to quit the Magpies.
22-year-old N’Zogbia has been heavily tipped to leave St James’ Park this month, with Spurs along with the Gunners and Martin O’Neill’s Villans side all reportedly interested in the French Under-21 International.While Arsenal’s interest in the versatile left-sided player seems to have cooled. Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is well documented as looking for a solution to the problem on the left at White Hart Lane and sees N’Zogbia as a viable alternative to Stewart Downing, who looks set to remain at Middlesbrough.
Villa are also looking for a player with pace at left-back, with recent reports suggesting that O’Neill is ready to offer Villa misfit Nicky Shorey to Newcastle in a straight player swap.
Toon boss Joe Kinnear has always stated that none of Newcastle’s top players will be leaving in January, but is unlikely to keep N’Zogbia, who is determined to leave St James’ Park after four-and-a-half years.
N’Zogbia told www.lyoncapitale.fr: “There have been some changes at Newcastle recently. I have experienced six different managers in four years, and it is too much.
“Every season is getting worse and worse despite the lofty goals of the club. I therefore decided to leave, to try to find better exposure."
Ligue 1 Champions Lyon are also said to be interested in N’Zogbia, with the former Le Havre player conceding that his future ultimately depended on whether Newcastle are prepared to sell as he is under contract at the North East club until 2012.
“It is for the club to decide,” he added in L'Equipe.
“If Newcastle decide to keep me, I will stay. I will have no choice.
“I am waiting. They (Lyon) may actually have contacted my agent, but I did not get feedback.
“What is certain is that Lyon is a good club. Whether they really want me remains to be seen.”
Redknapp In Italy To Watch Adriano?
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Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp is in Italy to run the rule over Inter Milan striker Adriano, who is due to start for Inter in their Coppa Italia clash with Genoa at the San Siro on Tuesday, according to Corriere della Serra.
Despite securing the return of Jermain Defoe to White Hart Lane from former club Portsmouth last week, Redknapp is still keen to add another striker to the squad at Spurs, with Brazilian International Adriano reportedly on the Redknapp radar.
26-year-old Adriano has fallen down the pecking order at the Nerazzurri since the arrival of former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho at the Serie A Champions and has been widely tipped to leave Inter this month.
Redknapp is in Italy to check the form of Adriano out for himself, according to the Italian paper, with a view to bringing the striker to the Premier League. In what will be a rare start for the Brazilian, who has 31 goals in 51 caps for his country.
However, despite being one of the most feared strikers in Europe not so long ago, Adriano is deemed surplus to requirements at Inter for Mourinho, who has preferred Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Julio Cruz upfront in the Scudetto for Inter this season.
Adriano has scored 67 goals in 155 appearances for the Italians since joining from Flamengo in 2001 and spent time on loan at Fiorentina in 2002, before scoring 26 goals in 43 appearances for Parma in two seasons at the side, who, had co-ownership of Adriano’s registration at the time.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp is in Italy to run the rule over Inter Milan striker Adriano, who is due to start for Inter in their Coppa Italia clash with Genoa at the San Siro on Tuesday, according to Corriere della Serra.
Despite securing the return of Jermain Defoe to White Hart Lane from former club Portsmouth last week, Redknapp is still keen to add another striker to the squad at Spurs, with Brazilian International Adriano reportedly on the Redknapp radar.
26-year-old Adriano has fallen down the pecking order at the Nerazzurri since the arrival of former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho at the Serie A Champions and has been widely tipped to leave Inter this month.Redknapp is in Italy to check the form of Adriano out for himself, according to the Italian paper, with a view to bringing the striker to the Premier League. In what will be a rare start for the Brazilian, who has 31 goals in 51 caps for his country.
However, despite being one of the most feared strikers in Europe not so long ago, Adriano is deemed surplus to requirements at Inter for Mourinho, who has preferred Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Julio Cruz upfront in the Scudetto for Inter this season.
Adriano has scored 67 goals in 155 appearances for the Italians since joining from Flamengo in 2001 and spent time on loan at Fiorentina in 2002, before scoring 26 goals in 43 appearances for Parma in two seasons at the side, who, had co-ownership of Adriano’s registration at the time.
Tuesday, 13 January 2009
Spurs Want Bednar - Agent
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Roman Bednar could be leaving West Bromwich Albion this month, with Tottenham Hotspur along with other Premier League clubs interested in the Czech striker, according to his agent, Pavel Zika.
Spurs manager Harry Redknapp is understood to still want another forward at White Hart Lane, despite securing the return to Tottenham of England International Jermaine Defoe from Portsmouth last week and has now set his sights on Bednar.
Zika has confirmed the interest from Spurs, but wouldn’t be drawn as to which other clubs in the Premiership were keen on Bednar, who has 1 cap for the Czech Republic.
“We know of the Tottenham interest, of course, but there are also other Premier League clubs who want Roman,” Zika told iDnes.cz
“I cannot be more specific now.
“In terms of scoring, Bednar has joined players like (Cristiano) Ronaldo, (Frank) Lampard or (Steven) Gerrard, who have scored only a few more goals than him.
“And, as there is always interest in skilful scorers, Bednar's move from West Brom during this transfer window is not ruled out.”
25-year-old Bednar joined the Baggies from SPL side Hearts for £2.3million last summer after spending the previous season on loan at the Hawthorns and was a pivotal figure in the Midlands club winning the Championship last season, scoring 13 goals for West Brom.
Roman Bednar could be leaving West Bromwich Albion this month, with Tottenham Hotspur along with other Premier League clubs interested in the Czech striker, according to his agent, Pavel Zika.Spurs manager Harry Redknapp is understood to still want another forward at White Hart Lane, despite securing the return to Tottenham of England International Jermaine Defoe from Portsmouth last week and has now set his sights on Bednar.
Zika has confirmed the interest from Spurs, but wouldn’t be drawn as to which other clubs in the Premiership were keen on Bednar, who has 1 cap for the Czech Republic.
“We know of the Tottenham interest, of course, but there are also other Premier League clubs who want Roman,” Zika told iDnes.cz
“I cannot be more specific now.
“In terms of scoring, Bednar has joined players like (Cristiano) Ronaldo, (Frank) Lampard or (Steven) Gerrard, who have scored only a few more goals than him.
“And, as there is always interest in skilful scorers, Bednar's move from West Brom during this transfer window is not ruled out.”
25-year-old Bednar joined the Baggies from SPL side Hearts for £2.3million last summer after spending the previous season on loan at the Hawthorns and was a pivotal figure in the Midlands club winning the Championship last season, scoring 13 goals for West Brom.
Sunday, 11 January 2009
Villa To Offer N'Zogbia Route Out Of Toon?
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Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill is to step up his efforts to sign Charles N’Zogbia from Premier League rivals Newcastle United and is ready to offer Nicky Shorey as part of the deal in order to land the Frenchman.
Magpies boss Joe Kinnear has insisted that N’Zogbia will not be allowed to leave St James’ Park in January, with Tottenham Hotspur also reportedly interested in the versatile left-sided player, who is keen on a move away from the Premiership side.
Despite not wanting N’Zogbia to leave, Kinnear is an admirer of England International Shorey, who has fallen out of favour at Villa Park since his £3.5million switch from Championship club Reading in the summer. With a straight swap deal between the Toon and the Villans being mooted for the pair.
22-year-old N’Zogbia had expressed a desire to play for Arsenal recently, but Gunners manager Arsene Wenger has ruled out the possibility of the former Le Havre player arriving at the Emirates Stadium this month.
Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is also a fan of N’Zogbia and the Frenchman’s versatility makes the player an attractive proposition for Redknapp, who is keen to add balance to the left-hand side of the squad at White Hart Lane.
However, with Kinnear interested in 27-year-old Shorey and N’Zogbia desperate for a move away from the North East a swap involving the pair is the most likely outcome. If the two clubs can broker a deal that would see all parties happy.
Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill is to step up his efforts to sign Charles N’Zogbia from Premier League rivals Newcastle United and is ready to offer Nicky Shorey as part of the deal in order to land the Frenchman.
Magpies boss Joe Kinnear has insisted that N’Zogbia will not be allowed to leave St James’ Park in January, with Tottenham Hotspur also reportedly interested in the versatile left-sided player, who is keen on a move away from the Premiership side.Despite not wanting N’Zogbia to leave, Kinnear is an admirer of England International Shorey, who has fallen out of favour at Villa Park since his £3.5million switch from Championship club Reading in the summer. With a straight swap deal between the Toon and the Villans being mooted for the pair.
22-year-old N’Zogbia had expressed a desire to play for Arsenal recently, but Gunners manager Arsene Wenger has ruled out the possibility of the former Le Havre player arriving at the Emirates Stadium this month.
Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is also a fan of N’Zogbia and the Frenchman’s versatility makes the player an attractive proposition for Redknapp, who is keen to add balance to the left-hand side of the squad at White Hart Lane.
However, with Kinnear interested in 27-year-old Shorey and N’Zogbia desperate for a move away from the North East a swap involving the pair is the most likely outcome. If the two clubs can broker a deal that would see all parties happy.
Saturday, 10 January 2009
Spurs Agree Terms With Midfield Enforcer?
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Ghanaian International Stephen Appiah is on the verge of joining Tottenham Hotspur after passing a medical at the Premier League club and agreeing personal terms at White Hart Lane, according to reports.
28-year-old Appiah had been training with the Premiership club, with Spurs manager Harry Redknapp keen to land the free agent if the former Juventus player impressed, while training with the Spurs first team.
Appiah became a free agent in the summer when his contract, was terminated by Turkish side, Fenerbahce. Redknapp had been linked with a move for the combative midfielder while in charge at Portsmouth, with Celtic, Schalke, West Ham United, Arsenal and former team Juve all reportedly interested in the Ghanaian.
One consideration for the North London club had been that Appiah is still coming back from a serious knee injury, but with it believed that the former Juve enforcer has passed a medical and agreed terms it remains to be seen if Redknapp is ready to throw Appiah straight into the team that faces Wigan Athletic on Sunday.
Although the acquisition of Appiah might be seen as a gamble by some, there can be no doubt that when fully fit the Ghanaian is a dominant midfielder, with the lack of a transfer fee reducing the risk for Tottenham. The length of the deal on offer is not known, but could be a short-term deal until the season.
Ghanaian International Stephen Appiah is on the verge of joining Tottenham Hotspur after passing a medical at the Premier League club and agreeing personal terms at White Hart Lane, according to reports.
28-year-old Appiah had been training with the Premiership club, with Spurs manager Harry Redknapp keen to land the free agent if the former Juventus player impressed, while training with the Spurs first team.
Appiah became a free agent in the summer when his contract, was terminated by Turkish side, Fenerbahce. Redknapp had been linked with a move for the combative midfielder while in charge at Portsmouth, with Celtic, Schalke, West Ham United, Arsenal and former team Juve all reportedly interested in the Ghanaian.
One consideration for the North London club had been that Appiah is still coming back from a serious knee injury, but with it believed that the former Juve enforcer has passed a medical and agreed terms it remains to be seen if Redknapp is ready to throw Appiah straight into the team that faces Wigan Athletic on Sunday.
Although the acquisition of Appiah might be seen as a gamble by some, there can be no doubt that when fully fit the Ghanaian is a dominant midfielder, with the lack of a transfer fee reducing the risk for Tottenham. The length of the deal on offer is not known, but could be a short-term deal until the season.
Bellamy To Reject City Move For Spurs?
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West Ham United striker Craig Bellamy is understood to prefer a move to Tottenham Hotspur over Manchester City, with the Welsh International unsure a bout a reunion with City manager Mark Hughes at the Eastlands Stadium, according to The Guardian.
29-year-old Bellamy has been heavily linked with both Spurs and City, with the striker tipped to join Hughes at the Premier League side, having worked under Hughes at Blackburn Rovers. However, Bellamy feels that his chances of first team football at the Eastlands could be limited due to the influx of players expected to arrive in the Blue half of Manchester.
Tottenham have already had an offer for Bellamy turned down by their Premiership rivals, but reports earlier in the week suggested that Spurs manager Harry Redknapp was considering an improved offer for the Hammers forward. Despite securing the return of Jermain Defoe to White Hart Lane from Portsmouth, Bellamy still remains on the Redknapp radar.
Redknapp will be encouraged by the news that Bellamy is favouring Tottenham over the Blues and could make an improved offer in the region of £9million in order to prise the former Liverpool player away from Upton Park.
Bellamy has been at West Ham since making the switch from the Reds in 2007 for £7.5million and has scored 9 goals in 31 appearances for the Hammers in what has been an injury-disrupted spell in East London.
West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has always insisted publicly that none of the Hammers top players will be leaving Upton Park in January, but with the club in financial difficulty is privately resigned to losing some key players including Bellamy.
West Ham United striker Craig Bellamy is understood to prefer a move to Tottenham Hotspur over Manchester City, with the Welsh International unsure a bout a reunion with City manager Mark Hughes at the Eastlands Stadium, according to The Guardian.
29-year-old Bellamy has been heavily linked with both Spurs and City, with the striker tipped to join Hughes at the Premier League side, having worked under Hughes at Blackburn Rovers. However, Bellamy feels that his chances of first team football at the Eastlands could be limited due to the influx of players expected to arrive in the Blue half of Manchester.
Tottenham have already had an offer for Bellamy turned down by their Premiership rivals, but reports earlier in the week suggested that Spurs manager Harry Redknapp was considering an improved offer for the Hammers forward. Despite securing the return of Jermain Defoe to White Hart Lane from Portsmouth, Bellamy still remains on the Redknapp radar.Redknapp will be encouraged by the news that Bellamy is favouring Tottenham over the Blues and could make an improved offer in the region of £9million in order to prise the former Liverpool player away from Upton Park.
Bellamy has been at West Ham since making the switch from the Reds in 2007 for £7.5million and has scored 9 goals in 31 appearances for the Hammers in what has been an injury-disrupted spell in East London.
West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has always insisted publicly that none of the Hammers top players will be leaving Upton Park in January, but with the club in financial difficulty is privately resigned to losing some key players including Bellamy.
Spurs Set To Sign Polish International Keeper?
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Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp is set to make Polish International goalkeeper Sebastian Przyrowski his second signing of the transfer window after securing the return to Spurs of Jermain Defoe from Portsmouth earlier this week.
Redknapp has been linked with a host of keepers since he left Pompey for Spurs last October, with Wayne Hennessey at Wolves, Newcastle United’s Shay Given and Robert Green at West Ham amongst those on the Redknapp radar.
However, 27-year-old Przyrowski, who plays for Polonia Warsaw is set to be the keeper that will provide competition for Brazilian Heurelho Gomes at White Hart Lane, with Redknapp not convinced by Cesar Sanchez or Ben Alnwick as an understudy to the former PSV Eindhoven stopper at the Premier League club.
Despite being out for two-years with a career-threatening injury before going back to Warsaw in 2008, Przyrowski is to undergo a medical for the Premiership club, which is expected to be a formality, with the Pole expected to complete a £1million move in the next few days.
Przyrowski has been capped five time for Poland and had just made his breakthrough into the National side before his injury and is highly thought of in his homeland, with his impending arrival sure to cast doubt over the future of Cesar, who has been linked with a move to La Liga side Valencia.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp is set to make Polish International goalkeeper Sebastian Przyrowski his second signing of the transfer window after securing the return to Spurs of Jermain Defoe from Portsmouth earlier this week.
Redknapp has been linked with a host of keepers since he left Pompey for Spurs last October, with Wayne Hennessey at Wolves, Newcastle United’s Shay Given and Robert Green at West Ham amongst those on the Redknapp radar.
However, 27-year-old Przyrowski, who plays for Polonia Warsaw is set to be the keeper that will provide competition for Brazilian Heurelho Gomes at White Hart Lane, with Redknapp not convinced by Cesar Sanchez or Ben Alnwick as an understudy to the former PSV Eindhoven stopper at the Premier League club.
Despite being out for two-years with a career-threatening injury before going back to Warsaw in 2008, Przyrowski is to undergo a medical for the Premiership club, which is expected to be a formality, with the Pole expected to complete a £1million move in the next few days.
Przyrowski has been capped five time for Poland and had just made his breakthrough into the National side before his injury and is highly thought of in his homeland, with his impending arrival sure to cast doubt over the future of Cesar, who has been linked with a move to La Liga side Valencia.
Friday, 9 January 2009
Defoe Completes Spurs Switch
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Jermain Defoe, is set to be pitched straight into the first-team for Tottenham Hotspur’s Premier League clash with Wigan Athletic at the JJB Stadium on Sunday. After the finer details of his move back to White Hart Lane from Portsmouth were completed.
26-year-old Defoe left Spurs for Pompey last January after four-years at the Premiership club, where he scored 64 goals in 177 appearances for Tottenham before deciding to leave for Fratton Park to work under Harry Redknapp.
Redknapp, who left Portsmouth to take charge of Spurs in October had already worked with Defoe at West Ham United and is now set to work with the England International again, with Redknapp likely to start Defoe against the Latics this weekend.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy expressed his delight at having Defoe back at White Hart Lane, with Levy revealing that Defoe is also excited at being back and the prospect of working with Redknapp at Spurs.
“We are delighted to welcome Jermain back to the club,” said Levy.
“We had previously been keen for Jermain to sign a new contract to extend his initial stay but at that point in time he felt it was in his interests to move on in order to guarantee himself more starts.
“I know the club is close to his heart and that he is thrilled to be back and to once again link up with Harry.”
Redknapp echoed the sentiments of Levy and reiterated how highly he thinks of Defoe, who he has just signed for the third time in his career.
“I am pleased to have him here and I am sure the supporters are looking forward to seeing him back in a Spurs shirt,” he said.
“Because I know what a top class player he is as well as a proven goalscorer.”
Jermain Defoe, is set to be pitched straight into the first-team for Tottenham Hotspur’s Premier League clash with Wigan Athletic at the JJB Stadium on Sunday. After the finer details of his move back to White Hart Lane from Portsmouth were completed.
26-year-old Defoe left Spurs for Pompey last January after four-years at the Premiership club, where he scored 64 goals in 177 appearances for Tottenham before deciding to leave for Fratton Park to work under Harry Redknapp.Redknapp, who left Portsmouth to take charge of Spurs in October had already worked with Defoe at West Ham United and is now set to work with the England International again, with Redknapp likely to start Defoe against the Latics this weekend.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy expressed his delight at having Defoe back at White Hart Lane, with Levy revealing that Defoe is also excited at being back and the prospect of working with Redknapp at Spurs.
“We are delighted to welcome Jermain back to the club,” said Levy.
“We had previously been keen for Jermain to sign a new contract to extend his initial stay but at that point in time he felt it was in his interests to move on in order to guarantee himself more starts.
“I know the club is close to his heart and that he is thrilled to be back and to once again link up with Harry.”
Redknapp echoed the sentiments of Levy and reiterated how highly he thinks of Defoe, who he has just signed for the third time in his career.
“I am pleased to have him here and I am sure the supporters are looking forward to seeing him back in a Spurs shirt,” he said.
“Because I know what a top class player he is as well as a proven goalscorer.”
Redknapp Wants Cole Reunion?
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Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp is reportedly keen on Chelsea’s England International Joe Cole, who Redknapp has worked with before at West Ham United, according to The Mirror.
With Spurs’ attempt to sign Stewart Downing from Middlesbrough looking destined to end if failure, Redknapp has turned his attention to 27-year-old Cole, who Redknapp handed his Premier League debut to back in 1999 at the Hammers aged 17.
Cole is understood to be unhappy at Stamford Bridge, with the attacking midfielder continually substituted by Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari and could be ready to end his five-years at the Blues, with his present deal at the Premiership club coming to an end in 2010.
Despite Scolari claiming recently that any player at Chelsea is for sale, but the buying club would have to offer big money for anyone at the West London club. It is unlikely that Cole will leave Chelsea for White Hart Lane this month, with a summer reunion with Redknapp a more likely option.
Cole has scored 38 goals in 234 appearances for Chelsea and should the England midfielder be made available by Chelsea is sure to attract interest from other clubs apart from Tottenham.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp is reportedly keen on Chelsea’s England International Joe Cole, who Redknapp has worked with before at West Ham United, according to The Mirror.
With Spurs’ attempt to sign Stewart Downing from Middlesbrough looking destined to end if failure, Redknapp has turned his attention to 27-year-old Cole, who Redknapp handed his Premier League debut to back in 1999 at the Hammers aged 17.Cole is understood to be unhappy at Stamford Bridge, with the attacking midfielder continually substituted by Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari and could be ready to end his five-years at the Blues, with his present deal at the Premiership club coming to an end in 2010.
Despite Scolari claiming recently that any player at Chelsea is for sale, but the buying club would have to offer big money for anyone at the West London club. It is unlikely that Cole will leave Chelsea for White Hart Lane this month, with a summer reunion with Redknapp a more likely option.
Cole has scored 38 goals in 234 appearances for Chelsea and should the England midfielder be made available by Chelsea is sure to attract interest from other clubs apart from Tottenham.
Arsenal, Spurs & City In Hunt For Veloso?
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Sporting Lisbon midfielder Miguel Veloso looks destined for a switch to the Premier League, with Arsenal along with Tottenham Hotspur heavily linked to the Portuguese International last summer.
22-year-old Veloso had reportedly been close to signing for Spurs at the end of last summer, with Gunners manager Arsene Wenger also keen to add the holding midfielder to his squad at the Emirates Stadium. Although no move to the Premiership materialised in the summer, Veloso is understood to have fallen out with Sporting coach Paulo Bento, which has fuelled speculation that the midfielder will leave the Leoes.
This will also interest Manchester City, who are eager to add an anchorman to the midfield at the Eastlands and could see Veloso as a better option than West Ham United’s Scott Parker. Arsenal’s need for Veloso has also become greater due to the injury to captain Cesc Fabregas, who will be on the sidelines at the North London club for three-months, with a knee ligament injury.
Spurs are also believed to want to shore up the midfield at White Hart Lane so that manager Harry Redknapp can play Luka Modric in the middle and give the Croatian schemer more licence to get forward. Veloso is also left-footed, which make the Sporting player even more appealing as Redknapp also looks to add balance to the midfield.
Veloso has come through the youth ranks at Sporting and has made over 50 league appearances since making his debut in 2006 at the Estadio Jose Alvalade, with the Portuguese side valuing the midfielder at anywhere up to £20million.
AC Milan, Newcastle United, Juventus, Everton and Manchester United have all been linked with Veloso in the past, with it remaining to be seen if the talented young midfielder will indeed end up in the Premier League.
Sporting Lisbon midfielder Miguel Veloso looks destined for a switch to the Premier League, with Arsenal along with Tottenham Hotspur heavily linked to the Portuguese International last summer.
22-year-old Veloso had reportedly been close to signing for Spurs at the end of last summer, with Gunners manager Arsene Wenger also keen to add the holding midfielder to his squad at the Emirates Stadium. Although no move to the Premiership materialised in the summer, Veloso is understood to have fallen out with Sporting coach Paulo Bento, which has fuelled speculation that the midfielder will leave the Leoes.
This will also interest Manchester City, who are eager to add an anchorman to the midfield at the Eastlands and could see Veloso as a better option than West Ham United’s Scott Parker. Arsenal’s need for Veloso has also become greater due to the injury to captain Cesc Fabregas, who will be on the sidelines at the North London club for three-months, with a knee ligament injury.
Spurs are also believed to want to shore up the midfield at White Hart Lane so that manager Harry Redknapp can play Luka Modric in the middle and give the Croatian schemer more licence to get forward. Veloso is also left-footed, which make the Sporting player even more appealing as Redknapp also looks to add balance to the midfield.
Veloso has come through the youth ranks at Sporting and has made over 50 league appearances since making his debut in 2006 at the Estadio Jose Alvalade, with the Portuguese side valuing the midfielder at anywhere up to £20million.
AC Milan, Newcastle United, Juventus, Everton and Manchester United have all been linked with Veloso in the past, with it remaining to be seen if the talented young midfielder will indeed end up in the Premier League.
Southgate: Downing Is Too Good For Spurs
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Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate has claimed that England International Stewart Downing is too good for Tottenham Hotspur after Boro rejected two bid for the winger from their Premier League rivals earlier in the week.
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp had made 24-year-old Downing his main transfer target after securing the return of striker Jermain Defoe to White Hart Lane from Portsmouth. However, after the rejection of the two offers for Downing, Redknapp is understood to have conceded that he will not land Downing from Middlesbrough this month, despite the winger handing in a transfer request at the Riverside Stadium.
Now Southgate has revealed that should Downing leave Boro, he should set his sights higher than the North London club, with Southgate insisting that he wants the best for Downing.
“I don't think it (a move to Spurs] is in the interests of our club or in the interests of Stewart,” said Southgate.
“There's a certain level that, if Stewart's going to leave this club, he should be going to.
“I'm not knocking Tottenham but I've had plenty of conversations with Stewart about his future, the majority of which I'd prefer to keep private. He totally understands I want the best for him.”
Southgate did concede that if Boro had been in a more comfortable position in the Premiership, where the North East club are currently just outside the drop-zone. Middlesbrough might have been more willing to let Downing leave for Spurs.
“If we'd had seven more points now it could quite possibly have been a different situation,” Southgate added.
Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate has claimed that England International Stewart Downing is too good for Tottenham Hotspur after Boro rejected two bid for the winger from their Premier League rivals earlier in the week.Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp had made 24-year-old Downing his main transfer target after securing the return of striker Jermain Defoe to White Hart Lane from Portsmouth. However, after the rejection of the two offers for Downing, Redknapp is understood to have conceded that he will not land Downing from Middlesbrough this month, despite the winger handing in a transfer request at the Riverside Stadium.
Now Southgate has revealed that should Downing leave Boro, he should set his sights higher than the North London club, with Southgate insisting that he wants the best for Downing.
“I don't think it (a move to Spurs] is in the interests of our club or in the interests of Stewart,” said Southgate.
“There's a certain level that, if Stewart's going to leave this club, he should be going to.
“I'm not knocking Tottenham but I've had plenty of conversations with Stewart about his future, the majority of which I'd prefer to keep private. He totally understands I want the best for him.”
Southgate did concede that if Boro had been in a more comfortable position in the Premiership, where the North East club are currently just outside the drop-zone. Middlesbrough might have been more willing to let Downing leave for Spurs.
“If we'd had seven more points now it could quite possibly have been a different situation,” Southgate added.
Thursday, 8 January 2009
Spurs Weigh Up £8million Offer For Former Arsenal & Newcastle Target?
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Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly weighing up an £8million offer for former Arsenal target Gokhan Inler at Serie A side Udinese, with Spurs manager Harry Redknapp keen to add a defensive midfielder to the squad at White Hart lane this month.
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger revealed recently that Inler had been a target for the Premier League club last summer, but insisted that Inler was no longer on his radar and that Arsenal would not be reigniting their interest in bringing the Swiss International to the Emirates Stadium.
24-year-old Inler has been at Udinese since joining from FC Zurich in 2007 and has made 43 appearances for the Italian side during his time at the Stadio Friuli. Inler also has 23 caps for Switzerland since making his debut in 2006 and was one of their stars at EURO 2008 last summer.
Redknapp is understood to be willing to offer £8million for Inler as the former Portsmouth boss searches for an out-and-out defensive midfielder to play alongside playmaker Luka Modric in the centre of the Tottenham midfield.
Inler had also been linked with Spurs’ Premiership rivals Newcastle United last summer, but like Arsenal the Magpies interest in the Swiss player seems to have cooled, leaving the path clear for Tottenham to make their move.
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly weighing up an £8million offer for former Arsenal target Gokhan Inler at Serie A side Udinese, with Spurs manager Harry Redknapp keen to add a defensive midfielder to the squad at White Hart lane this month.
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger revealed recently that Inler had been a target for the Premier League club last summer, but insisted that Inler was no longer on his radar and that Arsenal would not be reigniting their interest in bringing the Swiss International to the Emirates Stadium.
24-year-old Inler has been at Udinese since joining from FC Zurich in 2007 and has made 43 appearances for the Italian side during his time at the Stadio Friuli. Inler also has 23 caps for Switzerland since making his debut in 2006 and was one of their stars at EURO 2008 last summer.
Redknapp is understood to be willing to offer £8million for Inler as the former Portsmouth boss searches for an out-and-out defensive midfielder to play alongside playmaker Luka Modric in the centre of the Tottenham midfield.
Inler had also been linked with Spurs’ Premiership rivals Newcastle United last summer, but like Arsenal the Magpies interest in the Swiss player seems to have cooled, leaving the path clear for Tottenham to make their move.
Spurs To Swoop For £3million Brazilian Striker?
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Despite just clinching the signing of Jermain Defoe from Premier League rivals Portsmouth, Tottenham Hotspur are considering a swoop for Brazilian International Fred from French Champions Olympique Lyonnais, according to the Daily Mirror.
Defoe rejoined Spurs to be reunited with Harry Redknapp after a 12-month spell at Pompey and was thought to be back at White Hart Lane to form a partnership with summer signing Roman Pavlyuchenko at the North London club.
However, Tottenham still have a shortage of options upfront at the Premiership club, with Darren Bent on the sidelines with a groin injury and Fraizer Campbell widely tipped to rejoin parent club Manchester United, when the England Under-21 International’s loan spell ends.
This has led Redknapp to 25-year-old Fred, who could be available for as little as £3million due to the Brazilian being out of contract at Stade Gerland in the summer. The Ligue 1 side want to offload the striker in January rather than let Fred leave for nothing at the end of the season.
Spurs along with a host of other clubs had been linked with Fred in the summer, with a fee of £10million being bandied around for the striker, who holds the record for the fastest goal in Brazilian football at 3.17 seconds, while playing for America.
The situation at Lyon has changed now for Fred, who has fallen down the pecking order behind French International Karim Benzema at the French club and is believed to have asked Lyon for his contract at Les Gones to be terminated.
Fred has since claimed that he will stay with OL until the end of the season, but Lyon are understood to be ready to cash in on the Brazilian in the light of the interest from Tottenham, with the former Cruzeiro forward open to a move to England.
“England is a big league and it is natural for any player to want to go there,” Fred is quoted as saying recently.
Despite just clinching the signing of Jermain Defoe from Premier League rivals Portsmouth, Tottenham Hotspur are considering a swoop for Brazilian International Fred from French Champions Olympique Lyonnais, according to the Daily Mirror.
Defoe rejoined Spurs to be reunited with Harry Redknapp after a 12-month spell at Pompey and was thought to be back at White Hart Lane to form a partnership with summer signing Roman Pavlyuchenko at the North London club.
However, Tottenham still have a shortage of options upfront at the Premiership club, with Darren Bent on the sidelines with a groin injury and Fraizer Campbell widely tipped to rejoin parent club Manchester United, when the England Under-21 International’s loan spell ends.
This has led Redknapp to 25-year-old Fred, who could be available for as little as £3million due to the Brazilian being out of contract at Stade Gerland in the summer. The Ligue 1 side want to offload the striker in January rather than let Fred leave for nothing at the end of the season.
Spurs along with a host of other clubs had been linked with Fred in the summer, with a fee of £10million being bandied around for the striker, who holds the record for the fastest goal in Brazilian football at 3.17 seconds, while playing for America.
The situation at Lyon has changed now for Fred, who has fallen down the pecking order behind French International Karim Benzema at the French club and is believed to have asked Lyon for his contract at Les Gones to be terminated.
Fred has since claimed that he will stay with OL until the end of the season, but Lyon are understood to be ready to cash in on the Brazilian in the light of the interest from Tottenham, with the former Cruzeiro forward open to a move to England.
“England is a big league and it is natural for any player to want to go there,” Fred is quoted as saying recently.
Tuesday, 6 January 2009
Spurs Poised To Sign Former Liverpool Star Finnan?
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Tottenham Hotspur are understood to be on the verge of ending former Liverpool player Steve Finnan’s Spanish nightmare by offering the defender a route back to the Premier League from La Liga side Espanyol, according to The Mirror.
32-year-old Finnan left Anfield for Espanyol last summer as part of the deal that saw winger Albert Riera arrive at the Merseyside club. However, while Riera has flourished at the Reds, Finnan has struggled to settle in Spain and has only made 4 La Liga appearances for the Periquitos since his move from the Premiership.
Spurs manager Harry Redknapp is keen to add an experienced right-back to the squad at White Hart Lane. Following the long-term injury to Scottish International Alan Hutton and sees Republic of Ireland International Finnan as an able deputy for Hutton in the short-term.
Finnan, is under contract at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis, until the summer of 2010, but it is believed that Espanyol will not stand in the defenders way of a return to England, with The Mirror claiming that Tottenham expect to complete the signing of the Irishman by the end of the week.
Tottenham Hotspur are understood to be on the verge of ending former Liverpool player Steve Finnan’s Spanish nightmare by offering the defender a route back to the Premier League from La Liga side Espanyol, according to The Mirror.32-year-old Finnan left Anfield for Espanyol last summer as part of the deal that saw winger Albert Riera arrive at the Merseyside club. However, while Riera has flourished at the Reds, Finnan has struggled to settle in Spain and has only made 4 La Liga appearances for the Periquitos since his move from the Premiership.
Spurs manager Harry Redknapp is keen to add an experienced right-back to the squad at White Hart Lane. Following the long-term injury to Scottish International Alan Hutton and sees Republic of Ireland International Finnan as an able deputy for Hutton in the short-term.
Finnan, is under contract at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis, until the summer of 2010, but it is believed that Espanyol will not stand in the defenders way of a return to England, with The Mirror claiming that Tottenham expect to complete the signing of the Irishman by the end of the week.
Monday, 5 January 2009
Appiah To Train With Spurs In Bid To Earn Contract
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Ghanaian International Stephen Appiah is training with Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur, with Spurs manager Harry Redknapp keen to land the free agent if the former Juventus player impresses at the Premiership club.
28-year-old Appiah became a free agent in the summer when his contract, was terminated by Turkish side, Fenerbahce. Redknapp had been linked with a move for the combative midfielder while in charge at Portsmouth, with Celtic, Schalke, West Ham United, Arsenal and former team Juve all reportedly interested in the Ghana captain.
However, Appiah remained a free agent and is now understood to be training with the rest of the Tottenham squad at White Hart Lane.
Although Redknapp has made Stewart Downing of Middlesbrough and Jermain Defoe Spurs’ main targets this month. Tottenham are thin on the ground for defensive midfielders and the lack of any transfer fee could see the former Pompey boss take a chance on Appiah.
One other consideration is the fact that Appiah is still coming back from a serious knee injury, with it understood that if the Ghanaian proves his fitness and comes through the training with no ill effects to his knee. Then Appiah is in line to earn a contract at the Premiership club until the end of the season at least.
Ghanaian International Stephen Appiah is training with Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur, with Spurs manager Harry Redknapp keen to land the free agent if the former Juventus player impresses at the Premiership club.
28-year-old Appiah became a free agent in the summer when his contract, was terminated by Turkish side, Fenerbahce. Redknapp had been linked with a move for the combative midfielder while in charge at Portsmouth, with Celtic, Schalke, West Ham United, Arsenal and former team Juve all reportedly interested in the Ghana captain.
However, Appiah remained a free agent and is now understood to be training with the rest of the Tottenham squad at White Hart Lane.
Although Redknapp has made Stewart Downing of Middlesbrough and Jermain Defoe Spurs’ main targets this month. Tottenham are thin on the ground for defensive midfielders and the lack of any transfer fee could see the former Pompey boss take a chance on Appiah.
One other consideration is the fact that Appiah is still coming back from a serious knee injury, with it understood that if the Ghanaian proves his fitness and comes through the training with no ill effects to his knee. Then Appiah is in line to earn a contract at the Premiership club until the end of the season at least.
Spurs Agree Defoe Fee? - Improved £9million Offer For Hammers Striker?
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Tottenham Hotspur are close to completing the signing of England International Jermain Defoe, with Spurs understood to have agreed a fee in the region of £15million for the striker Tottenham sold to Portsmouth less than a year ago. Spurs are also reportedly ready to make an improved bid for Craig Bellamy (below) at West Ham United.
Spurs manager Harry Redknapp signed Defoe for Pompey last year in a £9million deal to bring the player he first worked with at West Ham United to Fratton Park. 26-year-old Defoe revealed on Sunday that Redknapp was the main reason he left White Hart Lane in the first place, with the forward now looking destined to be reunited with Redknapp at the North London club.
Although Tottenham’s offer for Defoe is a little short of the South Coast clubs valuation of the England player. It is understood that there are add-ons included in the deal should Spurs qualify for Europe, according to The Mail.
Defoe has made 31 Premiership appearances for Pompey, scoring 15 goals and had forced himself back into the England squad under Fabio Capello.
Now Redknapp looks set to turn his attention again to West Ham forward Bellamy, with an improved bid of around £9million being mooted for the 29-year-old Welsh International. The Hammers have already turned down one offer from their Premier League rivals, but may not be able to resist an improved offer in light of financial problems at Upton Park.
Bellamy joined West Ham in 2007 for £7.5million from Liverpool and has scored 9 times in 31 Premier League appearances during his time in East London. The Welshman’s first season with the Hammers was blighted by injury, with Bellamy only making 9 appearances, but his performances this season have put the striker firmly on the Redknapp radar.
Tottenham Hotspur are close to completing the signing of England International Jermain Defoe, with Spurs understood to have agreed a fee in the region of £15million for the striker Tottenham sold to Portsmouth less than a year ago. Spurs are also reportedly ready to make an improved bid for Craig Bellamy (below) at West Ham United.
Spurs manager Harry Redknapp signed Defoe for Pompey last year in a £9million deal to bring the player he first worked with at West Ham United to Fratton Park. 26-year-old Defoe revealed on Sunday that Redknapp was the main reason he left White Hart Lane in the first place, with the forward now looking destined to be reunited with Redknapp at the North London club.Although Tottenham’s offer for Defoe is a little short of the South Coast clubs valuation of the England player. It is understood that there are add-ons included in the deal should Spurs qualify for Europe, according to The Mail.
Defoe has made 31 Premiership appearances for Pompey, scoring 15 goals and had forced himself back into the England squad under Fabio Capello.
Now Redknapp looks set to turn his attention again to West Ham forward Bellamy, with an improved bid of around £9million being mooted for the 29-year-old Welsh International. The Hammers have already turned down one offer from their Premier League rivals, but may not be able to resist an improved offer in light of financial problems at Upton Park.
Bellamy joined West Ham in 2007 for £7.5million from Liverpool and has scored 9 times in 31 Premier League appearances during his time in East London. The Welshman’s first season with the Hammers was blighted by injury, with Bellamy only making 9 appearances, but his performances this season have put the striker firmly on the Redknapp radar.
Spurs To Swoop For £3.5million Misfit Shorey?
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Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp is reportedly ready to make another move for Nicky Shorey at Aston Villa, having previously missed out on the England International to the Villans, while in charge at Portsmouth in the summer, according to The People.
27-year-old Shorey chose Villa Park over Fratton Park, when the left-back left Reading for £3.5million in August, but has failed to establish himself as a regular starter for Villa boss Martin O’Neill in the Premier League. O’Neill is understood to be ready to let Shorey leave Villa if the Midlands club can recoup the transfer fee paid to the Royals just five-months ago.
Redknapp is known to be keen to bring a left-back to White Hart Lane this month, with the former Pompey chief unsure about Welsh International Gareth Bale and Benoit Assou-Ekotto in the position.
Given that Redknapp reportedly made an offer for Shorey in the summer for a similar sum. It would appear that the defender is destined to work under Redknapp, albeit five-months later and at Tottenham not Portsmouth.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp is reportedly ready to make another move for Nicky Shorey at Aston Villa, having previously missed out on the England International to the Villans, while in charge at Portsmouth in the summer, according to The People.27-year-old Shorey chose Villa Park over Fratton Park, when the left-back left Reading for £3.5million in August, but has failed to establish himself as a regular starter for Villa boss Martin O’Neill in the Premier League. O’Neill is understood to be ready to let Shorey leave Villa if the Midlands club can recoup the transfer fee paid to the Royals just five-months ago.
Redknapp is known to be keen to bring a left-back to White Hart Lane this month, with the former Pompey chief unsure about Welsh International Gareth Bale and Benoit Assou-Ekotto in the position.
Given that Redknapp reportedly made an offer for Shorey in the summer for a similar sum. It would appear that the defender is destined to work under Redknapp, albeit five-months later and at Tottenham not Portsmouth.
Sunday, 4 January 2009
Defoe Wants Redknapp Reunion
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Portsmouth striker Jermain Defoe has revealed that he wishes to leave Fratton Park in order to join Tottenham Hotspur so that the England International can work with Harry Redknapp again, who left Pompey for Spurs in October.
New Portsmouth manager Tony Adams admitted that he didn’t know if Defoe would play for Portsmouth again on Friday, with Aston Villa and Juventus said to be interested in the striker along with Tottenham.
While Redknapp has made no secret of his desire to lure Defoe back to the club he left 12 months ago. Defoe has now hinted that White Hart Lane is the only destination of interest and only left the North London club to work under Redknapp, who he has also worked under at West Ham United.
Pompey value Defoe in excess of £20million, despite paying Tottenham only £9million for the forward a year ago. Spurs are understood to have made an offer of £16million, with Defoe eager for the two Premier League sides to reach an agreement. So that he can rejoin the club he spent four-years at between 2004-2008 before his move to Portsmouth.
“If Portsmouth can agree an acceptable deal with Tottenham I would like the opportunity to talk to them,” Defoe told the Sunday Mirror.
“I've enjoyed my time immensely here, but I can't deny that Harry Redknapp's departure as manager hit me hard particularly because he was the reason why I joined Portsmouth in the first place.
“I have a great deal of respect for Tony Adams and what he's trying to achieve. We have a very good working relationship.
“But I left Tottenham to join Portsmouth with the intention of working with Harry for a considerable time to come. I could have gone to other clubs when I left Tottenham, but I wanted to work with Harry.”
Portsmouth striker Jermain Defoe has revealed that he wishes to leave Fratton Park in order to join Tottenham Hotspur so that the England International can work with Harry Redknapp again, who left Pompey for Spurs in October.New Portsmouth manager Tony Adams admitted that he didn’t know if Defoe would play for Portsmouth again on Friday, with Aston Villa and Juventus said to be interested in the striker along with Tottenham.
While Redknapp has made no secret of his desire to lure Defoe back to the club he left 12 months ago. Defoe has now hinted that White Hart Lane is the only destination of interest and only left the North London club to work under Redknapp, who he has also worked under at West Ham United.
Pompey value Defoe in excess of £20million, despite paying Tottenham only £9million for the forward a year ago. Spurs are understood to have made an offer of £16million, with Defoe eager for the two Premier League sides to reach an agreement. So that he can rejoin the club he spent four-years at between 2004-2008 before his move to Portsmouth.
“If Portsmouth can agree an acceptable deal with Tottenham I would like the opportunity to talk to them,” Defoe told the Sunday Mirror.
“I've enjoyed my time immensely here, but I can't deny that Harry Redknapp's departure as manager hit me hard particularly because he was the reason why I joined Portsmouth in the first place.
“I have a great deal of respect for Tony Adams and what he's trying to achieve. We have a very good working relationship.
“But I left Tottenham to join Portsmouth with the intention of working with Harry for a considerable time to come. I could have gone to other clubs when I left Tottenham, but I wanted to work with Harry.”
Downing To Force Spurs Move Through?
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Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing is ready to force a move through to Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur by handing in a formal transfer request on Monday morning, according to reports.
24-year-old Downing is the main target for Spurs boss Harry Redknapp in the transfer window, with it understood that the English International is ready to quit the Riverside Stadium for White Hart Lane after the interest shown in him by the North London club.
Boro manager Gareth Southgate has repeatedly claimed that Downing will not be sold in January, with Tottenham believed to have already tested the water with a bid of £6million for the winger. Chief executive Keith Lamb dismissed this offer and called it derisory.
However, should Downing force Southgate’s hand by demanding a move it is likely that the Middlesbrough board will allow the winger to leave the North East club after granting Yakubu a move to Everton last season, when he wanted to leave the Riverside. With Boro holding out for somewhere nearer their £15million valuation of their home grown talent Downing.
Whether Redknapp is ready to match the valuation of Middlesbrough remains to be seen, with the Tottenham chief insisting that he will not pay over the odds for any player this month as he puts his own mark on the Spurs squad.
Downing however, is under contract at Middlesbrough until 2013, having signed a new five-year deal last February, which means Spurs, will have to up the ante if Redknapp truly does want to bring Downing to Tottenham.
Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing is ready to force a move through to Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur by handing in a formal transfer request on Monday morning, according to reports.
24-year-old Downing is the main target for Spurs boss Harry Redknapp in the transfer window, with it understood that the English International is ready to quit the Riverside Stadium for White Hart Lane after the interest shown in him by the North London club.Boro manager Gareth Southgate has repeatedly claimed that Downing will not be sold in January, with Tottenham believed to have already tested the water with a bid of £6million for the winger. Chief executive Keith Lamb dismissed this offer and called it derisory.
However, should Downing force Southgate’s hand by demanding a move it is likely that the Middlesbrough board will allow the winger to leave the North East club after granting Yakubu a move to Everton last season, when he wanted to leave the Riverside. With Boro holding out for somewhere nearer their £15million valuation of their home grown talent Downing.
Whether Redknapp is ready to match the valuation of Middlesbrough remains to be seen, with the Tottenham chief insisting that he will not pay over the odds for any player this month as he puts his own mark on the Spurs squad.
Downing however, is under contract at Middlesbrough until 2013, having signed a new five-year deal last February, which means Spurs, will have to up the ante if Redknapp truly does want to bring Downing to Tottenham.
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