Tottenham boss Juande Ramos had the weekend off and, according to some sources, he has spent the time planning multiple transfer raids.

The three players for today are as follows.

First up we have long-term target Dani Jarque, of Spanish side Espanyol. The defender has apparently been high on Ramos’s wish-list since he arrived at White Hart Lane. An £8m bid has been made and according to reports a signature is close to being penned on the deal (News of the World).

‘Veteran James is back as England No.1 – the question is, would he opt for a new challenge at White Hart Lane?’


I have to say this is an odd one – having already spent £20m on good defensive signings in January, does Ramos need to add more to his squad in this area? One thing for sure, Jarque is keen for the deal to happen. He said: "My opinion of Ramos and the Premier League is very positive."

The next player linked with Spurs is an interesting one – they are said to be chasing Portsmouth veteran goalkeeper David James (Mail on Sunday).

Clearly Spurs are after a keeper, as Paul Robinson is seemingly not part of the new manager's plans and Radek Cerny is not a first choice keeper. Veteran James is back as England No.1 under Fabio Capello and is in the form of his life at Pompey. He is also supposedly out of contract in the summer! So the question is, would James opt for a new challenge at White Hart Lane? Harry Redknapp may find it tough to keep him at Fratton Park.

The third and final member of this triumvirate is Werder Bremen midfield ace Diego who Ramos expects to sign in the summer (News of the World). The 22-year-old Brazilian international packs one hell of a punch in goalscoring terms, something that Tottenham lack from midfield at present. However, the former Porto player, valued at £12m, is also being courted by Liverpool, Juventus and Real Madrid.