Source: Daily_Mail
Spurs plan to take the Mikel out of Everton with Arteta coup
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with an ambitious bid for Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta.[LNB]Harry Redknapp wants to bring in three quality players this summer, partly funded by a culling of the first-team squad.[LNB]The manager reportedly sees Arteta as providing significant improvement to his midfield, with David Bentley set to leave White Hart Lane. Tom Huddlestone and Jermaine Jenas's futures are also in question.[LNB] Brilliant blue: Mikel Arteta (left) is a crowd favourite at Everton[LNB]But Spurs would face competition for 27-year-old Arteta from Manchester City, according to The London Paper.[LNB]Having failed to qualifiy for Europe, Spurs may struggle the skilful midfielder to leave a team who last weekend finished runner-up to Chelsea in the FA Cup final and that has fininshed fifth in the Barclays Premier League for the last two seasons.[LNB] Bale blow as injury-prone Spurs star faces race to be fit for new seasonLescott relishing role alongside Terry the teacher in KazakhstanWho's in and who's out: Club-by-club guide to every summer transfer in the Barclays Premier LeagueTOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC
