Tottenham on verge of offloading flop forward Dos Santos to Galatasaray

26 January 2010 10:48
On the move: Giovani dos Santos could have played his last game for Tottenham[LNB]Galatasaray are on the verge of sealing a loan deal for Tottenham Hotspur outcast Giovani dos Santos.[LNB]The Turkish giants are in talks to sign the 20-year-old Mexico international until the end of the season with a view to a permanent deal in the summer.[LNB]Reports suggest Spurs could eventually bank as much as £8million for a player who has been disappointing since joining from Barcelona in June 2008 for an initial £4.7m.[LNB]It is in the Barclays Premier League club's interest not to sell until the summer, when an agreement to pay Barca 20 per cent of any fee will drop to 10 per cent.[LNB]Turkish delight: Lucas Neill signed for Galatasaray from Everton[LNB]Dos Santos arrived at White Hart Lane with great promise, but injuries and poor form have seen him play little part for the north Londoners.[LNB]Galatasaray boss Frank Rijkaard brought the attacking midfielder through the ranks at Barca during his time in charge at the Nou Camp.[LNB]Dos Santos was loaned to Ipswich last season, where he scored fourin eight League appearances, and he has been tracked by Portsmouth.[LNB]ButGalatasaray are in advanced discussions and club director Adnan Sezginconfirmed on Tuesday morning: 'There is nothing final yet. [LNB]'Negotiationsare continuing. But the subject will be decided in the next few hours.'[LNB]  Robbie Keane makes Spurs a great football club insists Harry Redknapp Tottenham teenager Bostock told to learn Frank lesson after Brentford exitNo more spot-kicks for you Jermain, says Spurs boss RedknappWe're no bottlers: Defoe insists Spurs will maintain top-four challengeTOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC

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