Crystal Palace midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate has revealed Tottenham Hotspur made effort to sign him while at West Ham United but rejected the move.
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 were keen to secure his signature by making a formal bid to sign him.
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The Senegal international, however, preferred to stay with West Ham after he was rewarded with an improved five-year contract following his fine showings for the side.