Millwall's Tanganga at centre of five-way Premier League transfer battle with ex-Spurs defender available for tiny fee
The Lions could lose their former
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Japhet Tanganga has impressed for Millwall
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As many as
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Premier League sides including
But the domestic pack have been told Tanganga's preference is a switch to Germany or France.
Tanganga, 26, joined
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Following an unsuccessful loan at Augsburg, Tanganga joined Millwall on an initial six-month deal.
Having impressed at the Den, the defender made the switch permanent.
Tanganga made 40 Championship appearances last season as the Lions came eighth.
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HUDDERSFIELD want to bring Murray Wallace back to the club but are fighting with Blackpool.
The defender has left Millwall and is in talks with both sides.
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NORWICH are helping keeper Angus Gunn in his recovery from an ankle injury — despite his exit from the club.
Gunn damaged ligaments playing for Scotland and is being treated at Carrow Road as he tries to find a new home.
WREXHAM centre-half Will Boyle hopes to join Gillingham because he will struggle for game time in the Championship.
WIGAN defender K'Marni Miller could be on his way to Stockport. County are lining up a surprise move for the 19-year-old, though Norwich have also shown interest.
BRIGHTON striker Joe Belmont, 18, is wanted on loan by Accrington. The Welshman was at
Meanwhile, Stanley have lost 39 of their academy kids after shutting down that side of the club for financial reasons.
BLACKPOOL are trying to sign winger Warren Davis from Drogheda at the second attempt.
The Republic of Ireland U-21 wideman was due to join the Seasiders as a kid and now they are watching him again.
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