Hoddle to wheel and deal in search for new blood

GLENN HODDLE is predicting a frustrating time for managers when the transfer window opens on January 1 but admits he could offload one or more of his players in order to bring some new blood into White Hart Lane.

The Tottenham manager has refused to comment on speculation linking Welsh striker Simon Davies with a £9m move to Manchester United.

But he believes the lack of funds in football at the moment will limit transfer activity to loan and swap deals, rather than clubs splashing out big money on new signings.