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Younes Kaboul on his way back to Spurs

Younes Kaboul is edging towards a return to Tottenham from Portsmouth, with the clubs holding talks over a complex transfer deal.

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp signed Kaboul for Pompey from Tottenham in the summer of 2008 after an unsuccessful spell in north London.

The defender has also attracted interest from Manchester City and Sunderland but his agent, Rudy Raba, arrived in London from France yesterday to push through a transfer.

Kaboul is valued at £11million but it is understood Portsmouth still owe Spurs £2m from the original deal. A sell-on clause worth about £1.7m was included in that deal, meaning Kaboul's return to White Hart Lane would cost closer to £7m.

Redknapp is also eyeing a deal for Pompey keeper Asmir Begovic, who has impressed in recent matches. On a hectic day at Spurs, Birmingham have seen an £8m offer for Roman Pavlyuchenko rejected.

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