Source: Daily_Mail
Tottenham close in on Palacios's Honduras team-mate Valladares
Tottenham Hotspur are a step closer to signing Honduras forward Melvin Valladares.[LNB]The 25-year-old impressed on trial with the north London club and has been tipped for big things by his compatriot Wilson Palacios.[LNB] Honduras hero: Melvin Valladares (left) lines up for his country against the US[LNB]Mexican side Indios de Ciudad Juarez had been in line to sign him from Honduran side Real Espana, but have turned elsewhere amid talk that his transfer to Spurs is imminent.[LNB] Palacios recommended his international team-mate to boss Harry Redknapp and Valladares believes he did enough of his trial to earn a move.[LNB]'It was a nice experience for me,' he said. 'I feel happy because I think I did a good job. But the last word is with Tottenham and I have to wait and keep working with my team.'[LNB]Recommended: Wilson Palacios (right) has been Honduras's finest footballing export[LNB] Jermain Defoe is no longer my lightweight champion, claims Tottenham boss Harry RedknappTottenham strikers rule the roost with four hat-tricks and 27 goals...Redknapp prepares £6m Ferdinand rescue bid as Bruce discards defenderCOMPETITION: Win Jermain Defoe's five-star adidas F50i bootsTOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC
