JUANDE RAMOS wants to make Chelsea defender Tal Ben Haim his first signing as Tottenham boss.
And the Spaniard is willing to pay up to £8million to land the centre-half during the transfer window.
Ramos is desperate for reinforcements in defence and Israeli ace Ben Haim is ready to call it quits at the Blues after an unhappy first six months at the club.
Clear signal
Chelsea’s £8.9m swoop for Serbian defender Branislav Ivanovic last week has confirmed to Ben Haim, 25, that his Stamford Bridge future is bleak.
With skipper John Terry sidelined with a broken foot, Ben Haim was hoping to get more first-team action.
But Blues boss Avram GrantÂ’s move for Ivanovic within hours of the window opening is a clear signal.
Tottenham chief Ramos has made sorting his leaky defence his No 1 priority having seen eight goals conceded in three games.
Younes Kaboul has failed to impress since his summer move from Auxerre and defensive partner Michael Dawson has yet to prove his credentials to Ramos.
SpursÂ’ club captain Ledley King played in SaturdayÂ’s 2-2 FA Cup draw against Reading.
But the England defender is still easing his way back to full fitness after a series of injuries.
