Tottenham last night proposed a shock player-plus-cash deal for Blackburn defender Chris Samba, according to The Mirror.
Arsenal and Everton are also keeping tabs on Samba, but it appears that Spurs have stolen a march on their rivals for the £12million-rated centre-back.
However, Spurs do not want to spend that much and have instead offered £10m plus the choice of either Jermain Defoe, Robbie Keane, David Bentley or Sebastian Bassong.
Samba is understood to be keen on a move to Tottenham or Arsenal but both have failed to meet Rovers' asking price so far.
The Gunners have made a centre-back a priority this summer and have also targeted Everton's Phil Jagielka, but the North London club has been put off by his £18m price-tag.
Arsene Wenger could still be ready to make Samba an offer, who would cost less and demand a lower wage.
While Blackburn are likely to turn down Spurs' bid, boss Harry Redknapp remains in the driving seat for the Congo international.
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