Tottenham are being linked with a move for Liverpool and England striker Peter Crouch. The giant hitman began his career as a trainee at White Hart Lane and The People claim Martin Jol wants to bring him back to the club. Crouch has been struggling to claim a regular starting place of late at Anfield and Newcastle have already failed in a bid to land him.
Spurs are desperate to bring in another forward before the transfer window closes on Wednesday and the same newspaper claims Juan Pablo Angel from Aston Villa is another potential target should the Crouch move fail.
However the News Of The World believes James Beattie will be the striker Jol lands in his deadline-busting deal. He is reported to be heading out of Everton for White Hart Lane in a £4.5million deal.
And Bale Too... 
Sir Alex Ferguson has conceded Tottenham are now in pole position to sign £10million-rated defender Gareth Bale. The Southampton youngster has become one of the most sought-after players of the transfer window, with a host of Premiership clubs keen to secure his services.
Even though Bale is still only 17 and has made less than 30 senior appearances for the south coast outfit, both United and Tottenham have made concerted efforts to try and prise the Wales international away from St Mary's. However, Ferguson has admitted United's preference to do a deal with Southampton heavily based on Bale's future progression could count against the Red Devils. "Southampton said no to us because they are looking for more money, which they have every right to do," he said.
"The bid we made for Gareth reflected his potential. There were a series of build-ups in it because we have to protect our own club's assets too. "We offered an initial fee with add-ons depending on how many games he plays, international caps and so on. "I am not exactly sure what Tottenham have offered more but they have offered more and that has put them in pole position at the moment."
