Jol's late dash for Routledge

Tottenham are set to test Crystal Palace's resolve over Wayne Routledge today with a last-ditch bid.

They were weighing up an improved offer on the final day of the transfer window after having bids of more than £2million rejected.

Head coach Martin Jol had said his club were prepared to wait until the summer for the winger, who has rejected a new contract at Palace, but Spurs have pushed hard to get him sooner.

Palace boss Iain Dowie does not want to sell the player, who he believes could be invaluable to his side's survival fight. He would not have enough time to bring in a replacement if the player was transferred.

One player Spurs are keen to keep hold of is Simon Davies, who today was linked with a move to Everton.

Davies made his first start for two months in the 1-1 draw at West Brom on Saturday.

Everton confirmed they had been in talks over the weekend about signing the midfielder but a Spurs official said today: "We have rejected any interest in Simon Davies."