Ghana international Stephen Appiah has thrown some light on why he didn't sign for Spurs.

“I went to England as everyone knows and trained with Tottenham for about four weeks,” he told his personal website.

“I was supposed to be there for a week, but it got extended for various reasons. Then I had another offer from the Russian champions, Rubin Kazan, and started talking to them, but that did not materialise.

“I can definitely say that it wasn’t about my wage demands and both clubs will confirm that. I wasn’t demanding what has been stated in some quarters of the media.

“My fitness levels were good given that I have been injured and out of the game for over 18 months. However, those deals with Tottenham and Rubin didn’t materialise and I have to move on.”

So if it wasn't fitness and it wasn't money that prevented a move happening what was it? Hopefully all will be revealed eventually.