Kanoute takes lead in race for the exit

Fredi Kanoute has moved ahead of Robbie Keane and Mido in the race to be the first striker to leave Tottenham this summer.

Spurs this week rejected a £4.5million bid from West Brom but are ready to listen to offers for the Mali international.

Newcastle and Barcelona have both been linked with Kanoute, who has three years remaining on his contract.

Kanoute angered Spurs officials by refusing to go on the post-season trip to Mauritius and head coach Martin Jol has now given the green light for his sale.

Mido was another who missed the trip to Mauritius and his future is also clouded, while Keane has been linked with moves to Celtic, Newcastle and Everton.

Meanwhile, Spurs are ready to let fullback Phil Ifil, 18, go out on loan. They want him to get more first-team experience before taking his place in Jol's team.