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Monday, 25th February, 2013

Wealthy Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala recently made a move for Tottenham Hotspur defender Younes Kaboul, but balked at the Premier League club's demand of €12M, along with the player's proposed personal terms, according to Mercato 365.

Anzhi are desperately searching for a new centre-back following the loss of Christopher Samba to QPR last month.



Guus Hiddink's men were left surprised and powerless by Samba's departure after QPR met the defender's release clause.

Anzhi moved to try and bring in Frenchman Kaboul however, with the Russian transfer window still open on account of the second half of the country's season not starting until next month.

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But the Russians were quoted a fee of €12M for the 27-year-old, a figure they considered to be excessive, especially given Kaboul's contract at White Hart Lane expires in 2014.

Anzhi were also reportedly not impressed with Kaboul's personal term demands, which they judged to be unacceptable.

Kaboul has been sidelined with injury this season, making only one appearance in the Premier League so far.

He is edging closer back towards fitness however.

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