Spurs striker Jermain Defoe targeted by QPR, Aston Villa and Sunderland



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Posted Thursday, August 16, 2012 by Metro.co.uk

Spurs striker Jermain Defoe targeted by QPR, Aston Villa and Sunderland 
Jermain Defoe is once again rumoured to be heading for the White Hart Lane exit doors

The England frontman has grown frustrated at his lack of opportunities at White Hart Lane and, at 29, wants to be first choice wherever he ends up playing this season.

Defoe was not a natural fit in Harry Redknapp’s 4-2-3-1 system last season – but still managed 17 goals in all competitions – and could struggle under Andre Villas Boas who tends to prefer playing 4-3-3.

‘Everyone knows how much I love Tottenham. Everybody knows that they are the club I want to play for,’ Defoe, who could feature for England against Italy tonight, told the Daily Mirror.

‘But last season was heartbreaking for me in terms of putting my body on the line, being prepared to give everything for the club and not getting a game.

‘Obviously I have to think seriously about my future. I will talk to the club and see what happens but right now all I want to do is what is best for Tottenham.’
If Spurs do let him go, it is unlikely to happen until they have signed at least one new frontman.

Alongside 19-year-old Harry Kane, Defoe is the only out-and-out striker at Tottenham – who are still trying to sign Emmanuel Adebayor from Manchester City and Brazilian star Leandro Damiao from Internacional.

QPR have signalled their intent by already adding seven players to their ranks this summer,
including forwards Andrew Johnson and Junior Hoilett.

Aston Villa and Sunderland – who have had several big-money bids for Steven Fletcher turned down by Wolves - are looking to boost their attacking options after desperately struggling for goals last season.

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