Sunderland bid for Tom Huddlestone stalls?

Sunderland's bid for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Tom Huddlestone has reportedly stalled due to their refusal to meet Spurs' valuation of the player.

Paolo Di Canio's side have been tracking the 26-year-old for most of the summer and looked to be close to securing his services after reportedly agreeing a fee with Andre Villas-Boas's team.

However, the deal has hit a snag as the Black Cats are now only willing to pay £3m for the England international, which falls short of Tottenham's £5m valuation.

Fulham also have a reported interest in the midfielder and Spurs are hopeful that a biding war will ensue as both clubs try to secure his signature, reports The Express.

Huddlestone made 28 appearances for Villas-Boas's side last season.