The report states that Tottenham had a bid of £9m turned away last week after Everton failed with a £10m offer for the 24-year-old at the beginning of the month.
Martin Jol hasn’t denied Spurs might strengthen the squad in attack before the transfer deadline following Fredi Kanoute’s move to Spain.
Liverpool along with Everton have also been linked with Kuyt, as well as Michael Owen, but Reds boss Rafa Benitez last night refused to comment on the possibility of a forward arriving at Anfield this month.