Tottenham and Newcastle will fight it out to sign Dunne

Tottenham and Newcastle are going head to head for Manchester City defender Richard Dunne.

The Ireland international, who was sent off against Middlesbrough on Sunday, has been outstanding at City but is believed to have grown tired of the continued politics surrounding the club and is looking for a fresh challenge.

Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has long been a fan of the £6m-rated 28-year-old having managed him at City and played a part in his transformation into one of the most consistent defenders in the top flight.

Spurs are keen to recruit Dunne as a partner for Jonathan Woodgate with doubts remaining over Ledley King's long term future. They are unlikely to be able to match Newcastle's wages but would offer European football.

Newcastle are also interested in Paris St Germain striker Amara Diane, 25, who Keegan watched on Saturday and Nantes defender Aristote Lusinga, 18.

Meanwhile, Shrewsbury will receive around £500,000 if Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, 21, makes his England debut against USA later this month after Fabio Capello called him up to the full squad.