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We are being heavily linked with both Birmingham City’s Mathew Upson and West Brom’s Curtis Davies for the upcoming transfer window.

Now although I think we are fine in that area (Centre half), if we to make a move who would you prefer?

I know Davies is a very talented young lad and has already skippered the Baggies and he is only 21 but I think Upson is more established in the Premiership (Plus nine caps for England) and besides the MAJOR FACT THAT HE USED TO PLAY FOR THE GOONER SCUM should be a good acquisition.

Both seem to have potential to improve our squad but I want to know why we are searching for centre half. Marty says so it will allow him to play Ledley in more advanced role but I think (and I know everyone will agree) that Tommy Huddlestone is doing an amazing job in the heart of the midfield. The kid has something special. I know I might be jumping the gun but I honestly believe he is in a similar mould to the Gerrard’s and the Lampard’s of this world.

Anyway lets see what Marty does, I won’t doubt him. Keep up the good work…

But……………… please sign another flanker and never drop Huddlestone.

 Wing-back Lee Young Pio is still being linked with a move to Serie side Roma.

Lee, 29, was close to completing a move to the Stadio Olympico over the summer but decided against it for religious reasons.

Another move by the Giallorossi in January might tempt the Korean international as he has been struggling to get a starting spot in the Spurs team this season.

Reports suggest we are looking to land long term target Curtis Davies in January.

Marty Jol has previously admitted his admiration for the West Brom man and Baggies manager Tony Mowbray has recently said: ”We are trying to put the building blocks in place for the long-term success.

“If we are going to lose a star player then while it is difficult, if the team benefits longer term, that is what is important.”

Who knows?? I think we are right at the back, but he is another talented young lad to join the rest.

We are apparently set to sign Lens youngster Adel Taarabt after he rejected a professional contract with Lens.

“I’ve been to visit White Hart Lane and I can’t wait to be playing there,” said Taarabt.

“I’ve had discussions with the coach Martin Jol and he is incredibly keen to sign me.”

Reports are today suggesting that Craig Bellamy could be involved in a swap deal involving Jermaine Defoe in January.

Defoe has been linked to every club in the Premiership for the last two years and although I know Bellamy has the potential to fire in the Premiership, I think we would be much better off holding on to Jermaine if we can.

Turkish international Yildiray Basturk is keen to join Spurs from his current club Hertha Berlin.

Basturk said: “At 28 years of age it could be time to seek a fresh challenge elsewhere. I’ve always thought about playing abroad and the Premiership could certainly be interesting.”

Basturk, who was with star Dimitar Berbatov at Bayer Leverkusen is believed to be one of our targets for January.

We have agreed a deal with Sunderland regarding goalkeeper Ben Alnwick.

The keeper will arrive at Tottenham during the upcoming transfer window and will see Hungarian keeper Martin Fulop sign for the Black Cats on a permanent basis.

Martin Jol has decided not to bid for the services of former England skipper David Beckham.

Jol said: “Of course, I have a lot of respect for David Beckham, but I’ve never said I want to sign him,”

“We are fine here as it is. We already have Aaron Lennon. Beckham is a non-runner.”

Reports suggest that we are still looking at 18-year-old Standard Liege defender Marouane Fellaini.

The youngster, who has previously claimed that we contacted him during the Frank Arnesen era, is one of the most promising Belgian prospects. 

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says he is not interested in signing Aaron Lennon.

Mourinho said: “No, completely not interested. The boy is good, but we have no interest in buying or changing anything.

“Our interest is to keep Shaun Wright-Phillips - who was supposedly involved in any deal. No way. It’s not true.”

SWP is a great player but you can keep him. We need to hold on to our stars and land a left sided midfielder.