Spurs fear new snub

By Jimmy Oliver
August 9 2006

North-London giants Tottenham Hotspuds have confirmed they are not interested in signing Inter Milan striker Obafemi Martins. The 21-year old Nigerian is subject of transfer speculation with Premiership clubs Newcastle United, Chelsea, Portsmouth and Spurs being linked over the weekend. The pacey forward asked for a transfer earlier this week and is set to leave the Italian champions due the arrival of Hernan Crespo.

Tottenham Hotspur was reportedly interested but when they heard of Newcastle United's interest they decided to withdrawn all negotiations.

According to a Tottenham spokesman the club wanted to avoid another snub in favour of Newcastle United.

Meanwhile, Spurs are trying to persuade Egyptian striker Hossam Mido to return to London, but it's widely expected that he will reject a move back to White Hart Lane.

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