7 August 2009

Bassong Boost Spurs' Backline

Sebastien Bassong signed for Tottenham Hotspur this morning for a fee of £7 million.

The former Metz and Newcastle United Cameroonian centre-back has signed a four-year deal worth £25,000 per week and will add depth to the centre back position, where Spurs currently have their three first choice players injured.

Bassong impressed last season, despite his club's relegation from the Premier League. He cited his desire to enhance his international career and play for a 'world famous' club as reasons behind the move.

While Redknapp is hopeful that King may be able to start against Liverpool next Sundat, it seems likely that Bassong will partner Corluka in the centre, with the in-form Hutton at right-back.

Elsewhere, AC Milan has secured the signing of Tottenham target Klaas-Jan Huntelaar for £15 million. Tottenham are likely now to keep faith with their four current strikers.

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