Spurs end Routledge talks

Tottenham are believed to have ended their interest in signing Wayne Routledge because Crystal Palace's asking price is too high.

The club had made a £1.5million bid for the 20-year-old which was rejected by Palace chairman Simon Jordan.

With Jordan now holding out for closer to £4m, Spurs sporting director Frank Arnesen is understood to be looking at other wingers.

Spurs are believed to view the price as too large for a player who has only played half a season in the Premiership and will be out of contract in the summer.

The club have adopted a similar approach in negotiations over Andy Reid.