Souness Makes Move For Spurs Star

Last updated : 17 August 2005 By Footy Mad - Editor
 
The deal from Sevilla, according to the late editions of the London newspapers, is agreed for the Mali international, and the player is off for a medical.
However, Newcastle are now hoping to scupper Sevilla's bid to sign Kanoute by offering him the option of St James' Park instead.
Skysports: "Kanoute is understood to be keen to remain in England and the late, dramatic option of a switch to The Magpies would surely prove tempting. He revealed last week that he felt that Tottenham were trying to force him out of the club in a bid to raise funds for their own transfer plans.