Spurs' Makoun bid set to fail

Midfielder keen to play in UEFA Champions League

By Patrick Haond   Last updated: 10th June 2008

Spurs' Makoun bid set to fail

Makoun: In demand

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Tottenham Hotspur are set to be unsuccessful in their bid to sign Lille's Jean Makoun, according to reports emanating from France.

Want-away midfielder Makoun is rumoured to be attracting interest from Spurs, Arsenal and also Serie A side Juventus.

Tottenham have reportedly made an offer for the Cameroon international, but it is believed that he is keen to join a club that will play UEFA Champions League football next season.

Juventus are expected to make a formal approach in the coming days, while it is suggested that Makoun is low on the list of The Gunners' targets as they look for a replacement for Mathieu Flamini.

Ligue 1 champions Lyon are also thought to be interested in the 25-year-old; however the club has yet to launch a bid.