Tottenham have today completed the signing of Steed Malbranque from their London rivals Fulham. The fee is undisclosed and Tottenham have agreed to let Wayne Routledge go in the other direction. The Frenchman hasn't played at all for Fulham this season because of the player refusing to sign a new contract at Craven Cottage and wasn't even given a squad number this season.
Many clubs were said to be interested in the player including Portsmouth, Middlesbrough and Bolton but Tottenham have but Tottenham have scooped to sign a him much to the delight of Spurs boss Martin Jol.
"Steed is a skilful, versatile midfielder of real quality," Jol told the club's website. "He is a player we have always admired and we are delighted he has come to us, there were a number of other clubs interested. He is a player who can cover the left, centre and right midfield positions and will work well within our system."
