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Assou-Ekotto laughs off porn star claims, but admits to being contacted by the industry

Harry Redknapp had suggested that the former Tottenham defender was looking for a career change, but the 33-year-old insists that is not the case

Former Tottenham full-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto has laughed off claims from Harry Redknapp that he is looking into becoming a porn star.

The 33-year-old, who is currently on the books at Metz, has emerged as a transfer target for Redknapp at Birmingham City.

He suggested to the Spurs Show podcast, though, that Assou-Ekotto may take some persuading to join his ranks at St Andrew’s.

The experienced coach said: “The only trouble is that he’s admitted he wants to be a porn star.