Thursday, January 24, 2008

Spurs close on £30 million trio as Ramos revolution continues

According to reports in today's Daily Mail, Tottenham are set to wrap up the signing of Juventus midfielder Tiago and they are also closing on signings of Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing and Rangers defender Alan Hutton.

Tiago has long been linked with a move to White Hart Lane after falling out of favour at Juve and it appears as though now the deal is on the brink. Tiago has played in the Premier League with London rivals Chelsea and Spurs boss Juande Ramos is very keen to bring him back to England.

Meanwhile, Rangers defender Alan Hutton, who turned down the chance to move to Spurs earlier in the month is said to of changed his mind and a deal could be the done in the next few days. Hutton has been linked with a move to the Premier League for some time now with clubs like Man United, Man City and Liverpool said to be interested in the Scotland international.

Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing is also said to be close to a move to Spurs after he admitted last week that he would be interested in a move to London if the opportunity arouse. Downing was also being tracked by fellow Premier League side Everton.

I personally feel all three signings would be terrific for Spurs, especially the possible capture of Hutton. It is taught this will cost Tottenham as much as £30 million for the three players, which sounds a lot of money for just three players but I feel it would be money well spent.