Signing Tex would be a fantastic move - most skilful player we've had since Vicente, IMHO - and ten(?) years younger! Agree that the chances aren't great, though.
I think Spurs might be considering paying PART of his wages, but not the NEARLY ALL of his wages that would make him financially acceptable to TB! Anyway, he would consider himself a top division only player, whether here or abroad, and wouldn't drop down.