Source: Daily_Mail
Tottenham eye deal for Espanyol playmaker Javi Marquez
Wanted: Javi Marquez (left) in action for Espanyol [LNB]Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is in the hunt for Espanyol playmaker Javi Marquez, according to Spanish newspaper AS.[LNB]White Hart Lane officials are set to visit Spain next week to negotiate a deal to bring the diminutive star to north London, the paper claims. [LNB]Marquez, who can play centrally, out wide or just behind the front men, is one of Espanyol's most important players but his season was ended prematurely after suffering a broken leg in March. [LNB]But despite the injury, Marquez, 23, is expected to be sidelined until June leaving him fit for the new campaign. [LNB]Spurs are chasing a place in the Champions League and versatilemidfielder Marquez could provide classy competition for the likes ofLuka Modric and Tom Huddlestone in the centre of the park in Europenext season.[LNB] Lennon boost for Spurs and England as winger is set to face Man UnitedBoateng bound for Manchester City... despite brother's nightmare at SpursSpurs standing firm over controversial £1m Begovic fee from PortsmouthTOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC
