LONDON, Dec 24 - Midfielder Michael Brown will
join Tottenham Hotspur from first division Sheffield United when
the transfer window opens on January 1, the English premier
league club said on Wednesday.
"We are pleased to announce that we have reached an
agreement with Sheffield United and Michael Brown for the player
to join us on January 1," Spurs said in a statement on their
website.
No financial details of the deal were announced.
The 26-year-old midfielder, who began his career at
Manchester City, has scored 28 goals in 142 league games for
United.
Due to a four-match suspension, Brown will not be available
to play for Spurs until their premier league game against
Liverpool on January 17.
"We are sorry to see him go but he does so with our
blessing," said United manager Neil Warnock.
"We have been good for each other and I am sure that he will
go on to play a big part in Spurs' efforts to climb the
premiership table."
Spurs announced on Tuesday that they hoped to raise 15
million pounds (