Tottenham are being linked with a move
for Liverpool and England striker Peter
Crouch.
The giant hitman began his career as a trainee at White Hart Lane
and The People claim Martin Jol wants to bring him back to the
club. Crouch has been struggling to claim a regular starting place
of late at Anfield and Newcastle have already failed in a bid to
land him.
Spurs are desperate to bring in another forward before the transfer
window closes on Wednesday and the same newspaper claims Juan Pablo
Angel from Aston Villa is another potential target should the
Crouch move fail.
However the News Of The World believes James Beattie will be the
striker Jol lands in his deadline-busting deal. He is reported to
be heading out of Everton for White Hart Lane in a £4.5million
deal.
And Bale
Too...
Sir Alex Ferguson has conceded Tottenham are now in pole position
to sign £10million-rated defender Gareth Bale. The Southampton
youngster has become one of the most sought-after players of the
transfer window, with a host of Premiership clubs keen to secure
his services.
Even though Bale is still only 17 and has made less than 30 senior
appearances for the south coast outfit, both United and Tottenham
have made concerted efforts to try and prise the Wales
international away from St Mary's. However, Ferguson has admitted
United's preference to do a deal with Southampton heavily based on
Bale's future progression could count against the Red Devils.
"Southampton said no to us because they are looking for more money,
which they have every right to do," he said.
"The bid we made for Gareth reflected his potential. There were a
series of build-ups in it because we have to protect our own club's
assets too. "We offered an initial fee with add-ons depending on
how many games he plays, international caps and so on. "I am not
exactly sure what Tottenham have offered more but they have offered
more and that has put them in pole position at the moment."
