Tottenham failed in a bid to sign Cheikhou Kouyate from West Ham, the midfielder - now at Crystal Palace - has claimed.
The 30-year-old versatile player joined the Hammers in the summer of 2014 from Belgian side Anderlecht and went on to make 129 league appearances for the side, scoring 12 goals.
Kouyate’s performances generated interest from Tottenham and they were keen to secure his signature by making a formal bid to sign him.
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