Martin Jol won't be deterred by Lyon's £6 million asking price for Hatem Ben Arfa who can play at left-back or in midfield. The Spurs boss wants to sign two new full-backs this week after it became clear Young-Pyo Lee will join AS Roma.
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is preparing a £9 million bid for Jermain Defoe.
Defoe who should get his international career back on track under new boss Steve McClaren might prefer being at a Premiership club that can promise him regular starts.
Source: Martin Rogers in The Daily Mirror