Steven Pienaar switch to Tottenham back on after Everton accept improved 3m bid

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Steven Pienaars move to Tottenham is back on after Everton confirmed they have accepted bid from the club.
Talks with Spurs had collapsed after they failed to improve on their offer of 2million plus 1m based on performances, rival bidders Chelsea looked set to swoop but they failed to agree personal terms.South Africa captain Pienaar has always favoured joining Spurs andlooks set to get his way now the north London club has matched theToffees' 3million asking price.

Making the switch? Pienaar's on-off move to Spurs now looks set to go aheadPienaar was removed from the squad ahead of Sundays clash with Liverpool after the player told manager David Moyes he was not in the right frame of mind to play. And the Toffees are keen to cash in on the player whose contract ends this summer and would be allowed to walk away for free.
An article on Everton's website read: 'Everton can confirm they haveagreed terms with Tottenham over the possible transfer of StevenPienaar.'Everton defender Sylvain Distin said today that the prospect of losing Pienaar, would be a real blow for the club. Distin said: Its disappointing to lose Steven. You dont want to lose one of your best players but that is football. Everywhere I have been its been the same, theres not much we can do - just stay focused and carry on doing what were doing.

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