Source: Daily_Mail
Tottenham on alert as Sevilla line up Luis Fabiano replacement
Tottenham were on alert last night after it appeared Sevilla were lining up a replacement for prolific striker Luis Fabiano. [LNB]In demand: Spurs are keen on Fabiano [LNB]It had been thought that the Brazil international would see out the remaining year of his contract with the Spanish side after they rejected a £10.6m bid from Marseille, £4m below their asking price. [LNB]However sources close to the deal claimed last night that FC Twente striker Bryan Ruiz was on his way to Sevilla in a £12.3m deal, raising fresh hope about Fabiano's availabilty. [LNB]Harry Redknapp is a long-term admirer of Fabiano, 29, and spoke earlier in the summer of his desire to bring him to White Hart Lane.[LNB] A clearer indication of whether Sevilla are willing to cash in on their striking sensation will come when they take on Portuguese side Braga in the first leg of the Champions League play-off tomorrow night.[LNB] If Fabiano features he will be ineligible to play for Spurs in the competition should Redknapp's side progress against tonight's opponents, Swiss outfit Young Boys.[LNB] Tottenham keeper Gomes desperate for return to the Champions LeagueHarry Redknapp eases Tottenham pressure by claiming failure to beat Young Boys wouldn't be a disasterWho are the Young Boys? A guide to Spurs' Champions League opponentsTOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC
