We still want the chubby little Irish dazzler, but if he keeps scoring those goals for Ireland, big Joe is going to want at least £45m. From eleven-a-side...
Republic of Ireland and Spurs assistant coach Chris Hughton has not ruled out the possibility of the Premiership side pursuing their interest in Nottingham Forest winger Andy Reid when the transfer window reopens next January.
Reid was left frustrated after he handed in a transfer request to the championship only for nothing to happen before the transfer window closed last Tuesday.
Forest have slapped a £5 million price tag on Reid and although Spurs made to offers for the Ireland international, an agreement could not be reached, but Hughton is confident that a deal can still be struck.
"Certainly from our club’s point of view that interest is still there. In international terms he’s growing. Cyprus was his best performance for us," said Hughton.
"His confidence is high, he’s been in the squad regularly and it is showing. He is more comfortable not with just being in the group but showing his ability.
Reid scored an amazing goal for Ireland in their 3-0 win over Cyprus at Lansdowne Road last Saturday and has been a real find for Brian Kerr this year.
The 21-year-old has stressed that he will concentrate on doing his best for Forest and not let the transfer worry him in the slightest as he would rather let his talking be done on the pitch.
