Tottenham Enquire About Newcastle Midfielder

Spurs are considering a move for NUFC's Cheick Tiote.

By Matt Smith /

Tottenham Hotspur could make a bid for Newcastle United's Cheick Tiote, according to the Evening Standard.

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Reports state that the North London club have made an enquiry for the defensive midfielder.

Mauricio Pochettino was hoping to bring in Zenit St Petersburg's Axel Witsel but it seems the move has broken down as the Russian side priced their star midfielder at ‚100 million.

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Tiote is no longer a key player at St James' Park and despite still being not fully fit, Steve McClaren seems to prefer Vurnon Anita and Jack Colback.

The Ivorian has been on the bench for Newcastle this season but has lacked quality when called upon. A move to North London could see Tiote given a first-team place and regain the impressive form he showed two years ago.

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