No, Kenwyne Jones.
No, Teemu Taiwo.
No, Stewart Downing.
No, Alan Smith.
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SPURS have failed with a shock £6million move for Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones.
Boss Harry Redknapp felt 6ft 2in Trinidadian Jones would be a valuable addition to his squad.
However, Sunderland told Spurs they were not interested in any deal, especially not with a team they consider to be relegation rivals.
Jones, 24, is vital to the Black Cats’ chances of survival and boss Ricky Sbragia believes it would be sending out the wrong message were they to sell him.
Redknapp has made no secret of the fact Spurs do not have enough strength in depth or experience.
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MANCHESTER CITY have failed with a £14million bid for Marseille star Taye Taiwo.
Now boss Mark Hughes is ready to offer £19m flop Jo in part exchange for the versatile Nigerian ace.
Hughes’ move for Taiwo, 23, could also mean the end for Brazilian winger Elano. Free-kick specialist Taiwo is equally at home at left-back or on the left of midfield.
With new £12m signing Wayne Bridge filling the defensive slot, it is Elano’s midfield position which is under threat.
Hughes will not be held to ransom but believes he can salvage the deal by offloading some of his deadwood.
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GARETH SOUTHGATE admits Middlesbrough might have sold Stewart Downing if they were not fighting relegation.
Boro are fourth from bottom and have received a £14.5m bid from Spurs.
Downing wants to leave and Boro boss Southgate admits he might have sold the England winger if they were five points better off.
Southgate said: “The situation could quite possibly have been different.
“Tottenham are a fantastic club. I have had plenty of conversations with them but Stewart is not for sale.
“Having money at this time of the year isn’t suitable. You lose players and don’t have time to get replacements.
“The players understand the situation and have got on with it. Stewart has a similar mentality to Gareth Barry. Even with the difficulties of the situation, he is strong enough to deal with it.”
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ALAN SMITH has been told his swap deal with Middlesbrough striker Mido is off.
Newcastle did a U-turn after angry Smith held clear-the-air talks with manager Joe Kinnear.
The swap was negotiated by executive director Dennis Wise without 28-year-old Smith’s knowledge.
Smith, a £6m buy from Manchester United, is on the way back to fitness after three months out with an ankle injury and is determined to prove his worth at St James’ Park.
However, Wise wanted him off the books and threatened he would not play for the club again if he did not accept the move.
Kinnear, though was in conciliatory mood when he met Smith and has told him he is happy for the striker to stay at Newcastle.
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