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Battle on for Spurs ace
Sunderland, 13:26, June 26, 2009 ,
Sunderland are in the hunt to sign Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone, who would consider a move to the Black Cats.
The midfielder is keen to play regular first team football in the Premiership and a source said to be close to the player has indicated he would be keen on a move to the Black Cats.
Sunderland could be ready to offer £8.5million and the source close to Huddlestone has been quoted as saying: "Tom has been frustrated at Spurs. Harry (Redknapp) came in and he started the next 10 games.
"Then Wilson Palacios arrived and he barely played. When Capello mentioned Tom as one for the future, he knew he needed to play regularly to achieve that.
"Tom has been told Spurs want him to stay but things can change. Everyone has a price, and Sunderland have money to spend and are looking to bring players in. He's a quality player who can pass with both feet as well as anyone."