Spurs swoop for Naybet

Tottenham have signed Moroccan defender Nourredine Naybet from Deportivo La Coruna, subject to a work permit.

Morocco’s international captain has been a regular member of the Primera Liga side’s defence since 1996.

Naybet was not included in the Deportivo side held 0-0 by eircom League side Shelbourne in front of 24,000 fans in a Champions League qualifier first leg at Lansdowne Road last night.