Source: Telegraph
Former Arsenal defender William Gallas on verge of Tottenham move
Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp last week confirmed his interest in signing the 33-year-old France defender, who is a free agent after he failed to agree a new contract with Arsenal. [LNB]And now it is understood there is a very real prospect of him crossing the north London divide in the coming days. [LNB] Related ArticlesCrossing the Spurs-Arsenal divideArsenal still want Schwarzer and SquillaciWenger in no rush to select Fabregas and Van PersieArsenal v Blackpool: match previewStoke v Tottenham: previewDefoe fears lengthy injury lay-offThe former Chelsea centre-back's wage demands - reportedly £80,000 per week - were thought to have been behind his departure from the Emirates Stadium. [LNB]But they have not put off Redknapp, who said last week: "His wages aren't a problem. He has not been greedy at all. [LNB]"His people have rung up and we spoke about it." [LNB]Redknapp also shrugged off any controversy there could be from Gallas moving directly from Arsenal to Spurs. [LNB]He added: "He's been an Arsenal player but he was at Chelsea before that and playing abroad before he arrived there. [LNB]"It's not like we would be signing Tony Adams. He's a good player and he would be a very useful addition to our squad." [LNB]With Jonathan Woodgate still out with a long-term groin injury and captain Ledley King plagued by knee problems that have the potential to limit his playing time, Redknapp has been keen to bolster his defensive resources. [LNB]Should Gallas complete a move, he would be Spurs' second summer signing, following that of Sandro. [LNB]The Brazilian midfielder's arrival in the UK is imminent after he helped Internacional win the Copa Libertadores. [LNB][LNB]
