Spurs' Makoun bid set to fail

Tottenham are set to be unsuccessful in their bid to sign Jean Makoun, according to reports.

Midfielder keen to play in UEFA Champions League

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.