The tall defender is reportedly a target for Harry Redknapp in the transfer window, as his side seek to take advantage of the troubles facing the Lancashire side.

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Tottenham will make an £8 million move for Blackburn defender Christopher Samba, according to The Mirror.

Manager Harry Redknapp has previously praised the giant centre-back, and is believed to have sent his chief scout to watch him in action in the win over Manchester United.

The report claims that Rovers owners Venky’s fear the cost of potential relegation and want to sell a high earner to release funds for new signings in the transfer window.

Samba, who is understood to earn around £60,000 a week, would fit the bill, while Spurs may be willing to pay to bolster their bid for a Champions League spot, with Sebastien Bassong set to leave the club.

With Scott Dann, Ryan Nelsen, and Gael Givet all injured for the next few weeks, Rovers have been relying heavily on Samba to partner 20-year-old Grant Hanley.

Steve Kean may, however, be willing to sacrifice Samba in order to be able to make the four new signings he is thought to want.