Sunderland knock back Spurs' £7m demand for defender Alan Hutton

14 May 2010 12:59
Alan Hutton's permanent switch to Sunderland is on the brink of collapse as Steve Bruce is refusing to meet Tottenham's £7million valuation of the defender.[LNB]Scotland right-back Hutton joined the Black Cats in February and has been a huge success at the Stadium of Light.[LNB]Sunderland boss Bruce was hoping to make the move permanent this summer but is only willing to spend £3.5m on the player - half of what Spurs are demanding, according to The Daily Mirror.[LNB] Loan star: Scotland defender Alan Hutton (left) has impressed at Sunderland this season but a permanent switch from parent club Tottenham  is in serious doubt [LNB]Bruce has, therefore, registered an interest in Hamburg's giant Ivory Coast right-back Guy Demel, who is available for transfer at around £4million.[LNB] Sunderland sign Paraguay midfielder Cristian Riveros on three-year deal West Brom to discuss taking Phil Bardsley from Sunderland SUNDERLAND FC

Source: Daily_Mail