Tottenham closing in on Amauri

07 November 2011 15:18
Tottenham are close to securing a deal for Juventus striker Amauri, who will move to north London in January. [LNB]The Brazilian-born Italy international has fallen out of favour at the Turin giants and is currently on loan at Parma.[LNB] Hot Spur: Reports in Italy suggest Amauri is on his way to Tottenham[LNB]Reports in Europe suggest the 31-year-old powerhouse forward will sign a three-year deal at Spurs, worth ?35,000 per week. [LNB]Amauri's current loan agreement at the Italian club he first signed for is his fifth such deal in 11 years in Serie A, while he has represented a total of eight sides in the country. [LNB]The conclusion on the deal is seen as inevitable, although it fits into a wider merry-go-round of moves involing Marco Borriello, Riccardo Montolivo and even Didier Drogba, who remains a target for AC Milan. [LNB] Pedigree: The Brazilian-born striker has played in Europe's top competitions[LNB]Drogba's Chelsea deal is up at the end of the campaign it is unlikely he will be offered fresh terms, paving the way for the Ivorian to move on a free transfer. [LNB]Spurs are keen to strengthen their attacking oppsitions with Peter Crouch having been sold, Jermain Defoe out of favour and Emmanuel Adebayor only at the club on loan from Manchester City.[LNB] Tottenham can challenge Manchester duo, claims captain King Swansea loan ace Caulker arrested over public order offence in city centreRichards in Twit of bother after City star is snubbed by England boss Capello againFulham bemoan their luck after penalty snub and another injury in Spurs defeat[LNB]

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