Arsenal and Spurs to do business over striker



The transfer could cause upsets in North London



Reports this morning suggest that Arsenal are in the hunt for Jermaine Defoe.

Arsene Wenger has already held talks with Gervinho and looks set to bolster his attack with the England International.

Defoe, 27, could set the Gunners £22m back.

The striker has been frozen out of Harry Redknapp's plans and is on the lookout for first team action.

Although Arsenal could be seen as a step up, last month he spoke to Sky Sports News and said: "If you speak to any of the players or fans, they will tell you I am commited to the club."

"I love the club and I still get the same buzz that I did when I first walked out at White Heart Lane, which is important."

Tottenham paid £15.75m for the striker from Portsmouth in 2009 and are looking to recoup the money from the fee by selling Defoe on.

Arsenal are set to look to defensive priorities once the attack department is dealt with.

Mr Wenger is keen to bring in Blackburn defender Christopher Samba, with an asking price of around £12m expected.