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Tottenham have stepped up their interest in Blackburn defender Chris Samba and are ready to offer cash plus defender Sebastien Bassong as part of the deal

That is what is being reported by talkSPORT today. Bassong has found himself behind William Gallas, Michael Dawson and Younes Kaboul in the central defensive pecking order at White Hart Lane and could be willing to move on.

Spurs and Arsenal have been linked a move for the Congo international, who is said to be interested in a move despite signing a five-year contract at Ewood Park earlier this year.