Spurs target £12 million United striker

Tottenham have today expressed an interest in West Ham United striker Dean Ashton. (News of the World)

The Hammers striker is said to be unhappy at the club and is considering an exit from Upton Park this summer. It is thought West Ham boss Alan Curbishley will only listen to offers around the £12 million mark.

With Spurs set to lose Dimitar Berbatov in the summer to either Barcelona or Real Madrid, it is thought Juande Ramos is keen on bringing in the 24-year old England international.

I personally don't think Ashton has what it takes to replace Berbatov. I feel he is a good player at the best of times and would struggle to feature in Spurs' starting eleven every week.