Everton angry as Spurs snatch defensive duo

[ian1964 10,666]

Tottenham Hotspur have beaten Everton to the signing of both Kyle Naughton and Kyle Walker from Sheffield United. The two right-backs will join Spurs this month in a deal worth a total of �£8m, despite Naughton having been a long-term target for David Moyes.

 

The two players represent Harry Redknapp's first major success in the transfer market this summer ââ?¬â?? he is also pursuing Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Patrick Vieira ââ?¬â?? but the deal has left Everton angry. The club had been given permission by Sheffield United to agree personal terms with Naughton, 20, but that was withdrawn when Spurs offered a lump sum for both players and they have offered the option of loaning Walker, 19, back to Sheffield United for next season.

 

There have been raised eyebrows in the game as to why Tottenham would need two right-backs when they already have the Wales international Chris Gunter at the club. Gunter, a promising 19-year-old who was bought from Cardiff City in January last year, is now expected to join Nottingham Forest, where he impressed on loan last season.

 

Spurs believe the decision to sign both is justified because Naughton can play at left-back, but in reality he was only deployed there last season because of injuries at Sheffield United. He is expected to figure prominently in the first-team squad next season as Alan Hutton and Pascal Chimbonda will both leave if deals can be done.

Spurs are confident that there is no interest in Huntelaar from Arsenal, whose priority is Marouane Chamakh at Bordeaux. Huntelaar, who joined Real Madrid for �£19m in January, is available but Spurs will have to put together a competitive pay package as they are in competition with Stuttgart, who are in the Champions League next season. Spurs are still waiting to learn whether Internazionale will allow Vieira to leave on a free transfer.

[Gribz 745]

Cant stand Spurs and Im disliking Redknapp more and more every season.

 

But what do they need so many RB's for?!! They are off theirs heads to let Hutton go, he is by far the best they have.

 

Id love Hutton back but if we dont get him then I really hope a decent club comes in for him as it would be a crime to see his talent wasted. I feel like emailing West Ham and telling them to go for him. That clown Lucas Neill has left so The Hammers need a RB.

[craig 5,199]

TWO more RB's ?? What is Arry playing at ?

 

He is as bad as WS having umpteen midfielders.

 

Looks like Spurs will be playing a formation of 10-0-0 next season with all these midfielders.

 

I would love Hutton back too but I doubt it will happen. We can't afford his wages.

[Gribz 745]

 

Looks like Spurs will be playing a formation of 10-0-0 next season with all these midfielders.

 

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Im scratching my head at that one!!

[Whosthedado 1,625]

We'll take Hutton off their hands for nowt then :fish:

[Gazza_8 233]

He is expected to figure prominently in the first-team squad next season as Alan Hutton and Pascal Chimbonda will both leave if deals can be done.

 

Chimbonda gets tossed between English clubs like a well used jazz mag.

[ian1964 10,666]

Black Cats in hunt for Hutton - The Times

 

Sunderland have made an enquiry about Tottenham defender Alan Hutton. Should Spurs let Hutton go?