Spurs fail with swap attempt

It is being reported by ESPNsoccernet that Tottenham have had a third bid rejected for West Ham United's Scott Parker. In contrast to the first two bids, the most recent one included a major player want-away Spurs striker Robbie Keane.

Manager Harry Redknapp reportedly offered the Hammers £8 million plus Keane, who is already close to completing a long-drawn move to Upton Park before Monday's winter transfer deadline.