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Palace failed with stunning contract offer for Tottenham striker Adebayor

Crystal Palace failed with an ambitious move for Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor yesterday.

The Telegraph says Palace were willing to foot the bill for 70 per cent of 30-year-old Adebayor's £100,000 a week pay packet.

QPR were willing to stretch to £60,000, but the player rejected the moves to both Loftus Road and Selhurst Park, instead stating a preference to join London rivals West Ham United.

However, Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy blocked that deal

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