West Brom to continue talks with Spurs over deal for Federico Fazio West Brom and Tottenham Hotspur are continuing advanced talks today over a possible deal for Federico Fazio. Reports the clubs have agreed a £5 million fee for the Argentine defender, have been dismissed by sources at The Hawthorns. It was thought Spurs chairman Daniel Levy wanted to use Fazio as a makeweight in a move for Albion ace Saido Berahino.
But it now appears the 28-year-old, who has fallen down the centre-back pecking order at White Hart Lane, could seal a switch independent of any conversations over Berahino. Should the Fazio deal go through, it will cast further doubt over the Baggies future of Joleon Lescott.
The 33-year-old, who is into the final 12 months of a two-year contract at West Brom, was the subject of an optimistic £1 million bid from Midland rivals Aston Villa last month.
Lescott started the 3-0 defeat at home to Manchester City but was dropped from the team that drew at Watford on Saturday.
It was the first time Lescott had not started in 21 Premier League games under Tony Pulis
Fazio was sent off twice in his first seven Spurs matches and went on to make 31 appearances in all competitions for Spurs last season.
But the 6ft 5ins defender is not likely get as much match action this term.
Summer signings Toby Alderweireld and Kevin Wimmer as well as Belgian international Jan Vertonghen are all ahead of Fazio in the centre-back stakes.
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