Tottenham Confirm Interest In Morientes

Tottenham boss Glenn Hoddle has confirmed that they are trying to sign Real Madrid star Fernando Morientes and that the £15m price tag is within their means.

Tabloid rumours had linked the London club with the Spanish international, however after a morning of silence, Spurs have now confirmed that it is considerably more than space-fillers.

He said, "Chairman Daniel Levy and I are working together in pursuit of the players that I have targeted. It can be frustrating but he has been one of the most active chairman in recent months in his determination to bring extra quality to the club. Our moves for Rivaldo and Morientes illustrate our ambition plus the support I receive from Daniel and the board. We are a big club with a demand for quality that matches our aspirations. We are all pulling together at the club and willing to spend the money required. But the key considerations are availability, quality to improve the current squad and value."