|
|
Loic Remy's agent says Marseille star would find it hard to turn down move to Tottenham
The France international's representative admits his client would be interested in switch to Spurs and "dreams" of playing in England - but no move is expected this month
13 Jan 2012 12:07:00
Panoramic
EXCLUSIVE
By Greg Stobart
Loic Remy’s agent has admitted the Marseille star would find a move to Tottenham hard to turn down but does not expect his client to leave the French club this month.
Spurs manager Harry Redknapp has made Remy one of his top targets for the January transfer window as he looks to bolster his side’s challenge for the Premier League title.
Remy is seen as the right player to complement Emmanuel Adebayor and Jermain Defoe in attack, while he is considered a replacement for wantaway Roman Pavyluchenko.
Remy’s agent, Frederic Guerra, says the 25-year-old is interested in a move to White Hart Lane but believes Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is likely to be left frustrated this month.
“Tottenham is a good club performing at a high level. It is natural to be interested, how do you say no?” Guerra told Goal.com. “Spurs have a good eye but I think they will have only a small chance in January.
“Loic is happy in Marseille and he is concentrating on this season. After Euro 2012 the whole of Europe will want to sign him.”
Marseille are believed to have put a £22 million price tag on Remy, way in excess of the sum Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is prepared to spend on the former Nice striker.
Tottenham would like to use Pavlyuchenko as a makeweight in any deal for Remy but Marseille are reluctant to do business, especially as they are in the last 16 of the Champions League and facing a battle to qualify for Europe’s elite competition next season.
“It is not a good time to leave but Remy still has a dream of playing in English football,” Guerra added. “He plays like Thierry Henry - his next move will be to a club at a high level.”
Spurs tried to sign Remy in 2010 but the former Lyon youth player opted to move to the Stade Velodrome in a €15m (£12.5m) deal.
And Redknapp confirmed the club’s renewed interest in the France international earlier this week, saying: “He's a good player. He's a player we like and there's interest there.”
Follow Greg Stobart on
By Greg Stobart
Loic Remy’s agent has admitted the Marseille star would find a move to Tottenham hard to turn down but does not expect his client to leave the French club this month.
|
Sign up with 188BET for a FREE bet up to £25 – Great Prices, Every Game |
|
Open an account with Sportingbet today and get up to £50 in free bets! |
|
Sign up with William Hill for a free bet up to £25 |
|
Sign up with bet365 for a free bet up to £200 |
|
Sign up with Paddy Power - Bet £10, Get £20! |
Spurs manager Harry Redknapp has made Remy one of his top targets for the January transfer window as he looks to bolster his side’s challenge for the Premier League title.
Remy is seen as the right player to complement Emmanuel Adebayor and Jermain Defoe in attack, while he is considered a replacement for wantaway Roman Pavyluchenko.
Remy’s agent, Frederic Guerra, says the 25-year-old is interested in a move to White Hart Lane but believes Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is likely to be left frustrated this month.
“Tottenham is a good club performing at a high level. It is natural to be interested, how do you say no?” Guerra told Goal.com. “Spurs have a good eye but I think they will have only a small chance in January.
“Loic is happy in Marseille and he is concentrating on this season. After Euro 2012 the whole of Europe will want to sign him.”
Set for Spurs? | Remy could be used to complement Defoe and Adebayor
Marseille are believed to have put a £22 million price tag on Remy, way in excess of the sum Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is prepared to spend on the former Nice striker.
Tottenham would like to use Pavlyuchenko as a makeweight in any deal for Remy but Marseille are reluctant to do business, especially as they are in the last 16 of the Champions League and facing a battle to qualify for Europe’s elite competition next season.
“It is not a good time to leave but Remy still has a dream of playing in English football,” Guerra added. “He plays like Thierry Henry - his next move will be to a club at a high level.”
Spurs tried to sign Remy in 2010 but the former Lyon youth player opted to move to the Stade Velodrome in a €15m (£12.5m) deal.
And Redknapp confirmed the club’s renewed interest in the France international earlier this week, saying: “He's a good player. He's a player we like and there's interest there.”
Follow Greg Stobart on
| Sign up with 188BET for a FREE bet up to £25 – Great Prices, Every Game |
|
| Open an account with Sportingbet today and get up to £50 in free bets! |
|
| Sign up with William Hill for a free bet up to £25 |
|
| Sign up with bet365 for a free bet up to £200 |
|
| Sign up with Paddy Power - Bet £10, Get £20! |
|
Inside Goal.Com
-
Welbeck convinces Hodgson he is the man to lead the line
England beat Norway 1-0 at Wembley, with the Manchester United man hitting an impressive winner to stake his claim for a starting spot at Euro 2012
-
How England player's chances were affected by Belgium victory
Ashley Young all but secured his place in the starting line-up against France while captain Steven Gerrard put a good shift in. Joe Hart, however, needs to remain focused
-
In Pictures: The best and worst kits at Euro 2012
The European Championship is just around the corner and Goal.com distinguishes between the trendy and the passe at the prestigious tournament
-
Managerial merry-go-round keeps spinning as Lambert takes Villa job
The Scot officially left Norwich City on Saturday to become the second new boss in June, following the appointment of Brendan Rodgers at Liverpool on Friday
-
Hungary - Republic of Ireland Preview
Veteran Italian coach takes his Irish side to Újpest in Hungary for their last warm-up match before their highly-anticipated Euro 2012 opener against Group C rivals Croatia
