Murphy move collapses

Last Updated : 09-Aug-2004 by
The 27-year-old England midfielder missed the Reds' trip to Austria in order to complete his switch to White Hart Lane, but Jacque Santini's men have pulled out of the deal after failing to assure the former Crewe man that he would be a regular first-team fixture.

A statement on Tottenham's official website said:

As has been widely reported, the club has been in negotiations with Liverpool regarding Danny Murphy.

We have now withdrawn from these negotiations following a meeting with the player.

We acknowledge that a guaranteed first team place was a deciding factor in his decision and wish him well.