Spurs and Wigan battle for £6m signing of Reading winger Stephen Hunt

Tottenham hope to beat Wiganto the signing of Reading winger Stephen Hunt.Spurs are set to miss out on Latics midfielder Wilson Palacios but are keen to win the battle to sign Republic of Ireland international Hunt, 27.Newcastle are also thought to be in the frame for the £6million-rated former Brentford player, who has helped fire Reading into contention for promotion to the Barclays Premier League. In the Hunt: Wigan, Spurs and Newcastle are thought to be taking a look at Wigan winger Stephen Hunt Wigan midfielder Palacios to reject move to Spurs - despite Tottenham's improved bidMourinho: I'm only being linked with Spurs star Jenas because I put him in my fantasy team!Hatchet man: Blundering Bent does not warrant the Nugent treatment from RedknappTOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NETWIGAN ATHLETIC FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET  

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