Tottenham sign up midfielder Brown
LONDON, England -- Midfielder Michael Brown will join Tottenham from English First Division Sheffield United when the transfer window opens on January 1.
"We are pleased to announce that we have reached an agreement with Sheffield United and Michael Brown for the player to join us on January 1," Spurs said in an official statement.
The 26-year-old midfielder, who began his career at Manchester City, has scored 28 goals in 142 league games for United.
Due to a four-match suspension, Brown will not be available to play for Spurs until their Premier League game against Liverpool on January 17.
"We are sorry to see him go but he does so with our blessing," said United manager Neil Warnock.
"We have been good for each other and I am sure that he will go on to play a big part in Spurs' efforts to climb the Premiership table."
Spurs announced on Tuesday that they hoped to raise £15m for transfer funds from a share issue.
