Redknapp prepares £6m Ferdinand rescue bid as Bruce discards defender

24 November 2009 09:45
London calling: Anton Ferdinand could be set for a switch back to the capital with Spurs or Fulham[LNB]Tottenham are ready to rescue Anton Ferdinand from a future in Sunderland's reserves with a £6million bid for the defender in January.[LNB]Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is preparing to pounce after Black Cats boss Steve Bruce hinted he is ready to listen to offers for the former West Ham centre-half, according to the Sun.[LNB]The ex-England Under 21 international appears no longer to be part of Bruce's long-term plans on Wearside and is keen for a return to London, possibly to Fulham, who are also keen on Ferdinand. [LNB]The defender nearly made the move to White Hart Lane in August but a swap involving Alan Hutton fell through.[LNB]Bruce is said to need cash to finance a joint  £12m raid for Wigan defender Maynor Figueroa and Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson. [LNB] 21st Century Fox! Defoe thanks past masters Les Ferdinand and Clive AllenTottenham defender Jonathan Woodgate dreams of World Cup place but admits: Fabio Capello won't pick me as I can't trainSUNDERLAND FC

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