Tottenham Hotspur have equalled their transfer record to sign Moussa Sissoko from Newcastle United for £30 million just before the transfer deadline.
France international Sissoko, 27, has signed a five-year deal at White Hart Lane after rejecting Everton at the 11th hour.
Earlier on deadline day, sources told ESPN FC that Spurs had cooled their interest in Sissoko after Newcastle rejected bids of around £16m and £25m, with Magpies chairman Mike Ashley demanding £30m, payable in instalments, and refusing to compromise.
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