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Nigerian defender Taye Taiwo has yet again been linked with a
move away from French side Olympique Marseille with reports emanating out of
Europe suggesting that he could be on his way to the Portuguese league or the
English Premier League.

Reports from a host of Internet sites have it that English sides
Tottenham and Everton are locked in a battle with Portuguese giants Benfica to
sign the Super Eagles star who has been outstanding in the French League this
season.

Turkish giants Fenerbahce are also rumoured to be considering a
bid for Taiwo.

The Nigerian international has made 17 league appearances this
term, the highest by any Marseille defender, and has found the back of the net
three times already.

Taiwo is currently valued at £5 million but his current deal
with the French giants expires at the end of June, and his club might decide to
cash-in during the current window, rather than losing him on a free transfer at
the end of the season.

Tottenham’s manager Harry Redknapp, is reportedly on the lookout
for a replacement left-back after some poor displays from Cameroonian
international Benoit Assou-Ekotto this season, while Benfica are on the lookout
for a replacement for Fabio Coentrao who has attracted interest from some of
Europe’s top clubs.

Everton’s manager David Moyes is also believed to have expressed
an interest in bringing Taiwo to England, particularly with speculation
continuing over the future of Leighton Baines and Phil Neville.

Taiwo joined Marseille from Lobi Stars in 2004 and is known for
his attacking style and powerful shot, which has earned him comparisons with
former Brazil international Roberto Carlos.

Shittu set to leave
Millwall

Meanwhile, Nigerian defender Danny Shittu is on the verge of
leaving English lower league side Millwall after negotiations to renew his
contract broke down.

Shittu becomes a free agent on Friday and there has been little
progress made during talks between the club and his representatives especially
as Millwall’s boss Kenny Jackett is wary of venturing outside the club’s wage
structure at the risk of unsettling other squad players.

According to Skysports.com, his former club QPR, are among a
host of clubs keen to secure the services of the big Nigerian. Others are
Premier League sides Wolves and Blackpool, as well as Championship trio
Cardiff, Middlesbrough and Burnley.

But it seems QPR are winning the race to sign the player as club
manager Neil Warnock seeks to guide the Championship leaders into the top
flight.

Shittu previously signed for QPR in 2002, having already spent
time on loan at Loftus Road. He went on to make more than 150 appearances
before joining Watford in 2006.

He joined Bolton in 2008 before moving to Millwall in October.