Original sentence: On August 3rd 2009, Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp denied rumours that he had a £10million bid for Bassong rejected on the previous day.On August 6, 2009 Tottenham Hotspur Signed Bassong For A Reported 10million Pounds
Edited sentence: Following the club's relegation to the Coca-Cola Championship, Bassong expressed his desire to leave Newcastle, with Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur linked with him.On August 6 2009, it was confirmed that Spurs had won the race to sign the 23-year old and he completed an £8million move to the Premiership side