Spurs transfer news: Drama as Moussa Sissoko signs for £30m

Newcastle midfielder snubs Everton in final hour of transfer window - all the latest Tottenham transfer news and gossip

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Moussa Sissoko was one of the last deals of Deadline Day
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Spurs left it late on Deadline Day but finally wrapped up the signing of long-term target Moussa Sissoko from Newcastle with just minutes to spare before the transfer window shut on Wednesday night.

The five-year deal kept hyperbolic Sky Sports presenter Jim White and his team on their toes as the French midfielder was talked out of a move to Everton at the last minute and instead agreed to join the London side, who had been reluctant to meet the £30m asking price.

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