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Updated: Jan 14, 2008

Fred reveals Tottenham, Phoenix and PSG bids.

Lyon striker Fred claims Tottenham are one of three clubs who have made an offer for him.

The Brazil international looks to be on his way out of Lyon after losing his place in the French champions' starting line-up, and as well as Spurs Fred told French sports daily L'Equipe that Paris St Germain and the Wellington Phoenix have also tabled bids.

PSG appears to be the 24-year-old's favoured destination, and he believes a decision will be reached on his future by the middle of this week.

'For the moment, I have only received three offers, from Paris, Phoenix and Tottenham,' he said in L'Equipe.

'PSG made the first offer to me. I refused it. With Tottenham, it is the same.

'Meetings have taken place with my brother. I am considering the Wellington Phoenix offer though as my friends Daniel and Felipe play for them.I think that we are going to see things materialise by Wednesday.'

He added: 'Lyon have held talks with other clubs, not me. Not yet anyway.'

Lyon released a statement today confirming that offers for Fred had come in from other clubs, which they did not name.

But they insist the striker could yet remain at Les Gones.

'Lyon have noted the declarations made by Fred in the press this morning and recall that the Brazil international has confirmed on several occasions his desire to play for PSG,' read the statement.

'Moreover, Lyon confirm that the different offers received so far for a transfer of Fred are close to one another, that they correspond overall to the expectations of the club and that essentially they differentiate from one another only by virtue of bonus fees involved and methods of payment.

'Lyon would like to make it clear that it is the player, of course, who will choose his final destination and that if Fred isn't transferred, he will stay available to coach Alain Perrin.'

also good with the head...

The man knows quality.