Source: Telegraph
Tottenham to move for Crystal Palace forward Victor Moses
Manager Harry Redknapp wants the highly regarded youngster to add depth to his attacking options at White Hart Lane, according to a report in the Daily Star. [LNB]However, the two clubs have a frosty relationship following from the transfer of John Bostock last summer. [LNB] Related ArticlesVilla want Jenas and BentleyYoung to replace GerrardWoodgate under the knife againBassong set for Spurs openerGerrard out of England friendlyHolland v England previewA tribunal ordered Tottenham to pay Palace £750,000 in compensation for the teenager even though Palace chairman Simon Jordan valued him at closer to £5 million. [LNB]Jordan had a public falling out with Tottenham and threatened to quit the game over the controversial transfer citing a lack of protection for lower league clubs trying to develop their own talent. [LNB]Over the summer Jordan has had to dip into his own pockets to the tune of £5 million just to keep the club afloat. [LNB]And though he would rather not sell Moses, he may feel compelled to offload one of the club's brightest prospects simply to balance the books. [LNB]Redknapp will hope to exploit his good relationship with Palace manager Neil Warnock to facilitate a deal and get ahead of the other Premier League clubs interested in Moses. [LNB]Arsenal have been long term admirers of the player, while Wigan even opened talks over a possible transfer, though were unwilling to meet Palace's asking price. [LNB]
