Spurs unveil Brown

Brown warning for Rangers

Tottenham have unveiled new signing Michael Brown.

Brown has joined Spurs from Sheffield United in a deal believed to be worth in the region of £500,000.

The 26-year-old will not be able to play for his new club until 17 January against Liverpool because of a ban.

Blades boss Neil Warnock said: "Browny goes with all our blessing. Obviously we are disappointed he is not playing in the Premiership for us but hope he can turn things around for Spurs."

Warnock added: "We have been good for each other and I am sure that he will go on to play a big part in Spurs' efforts to climb the Premiership table."

CAREER DETAILS 1977: Born Hartlepool, 25 January 1995: Breaks into Manchester City first team 1999: Loaned to Sheffield United and Portsmouth 2000: Signs for Blades for £400,000 2003: Scores 22 goals as Blades reach two cup semis in 2002/03 season 2003: On Christmas Eve Spurs announce he is heading to White Hart Lane

Brown, who started his career at Manchester City, has scored 28 goals in 142 league starts for the Blades.

Rangers had hoped to sign Brown but the cash-strapped Scottish champions wanted to land the player at the end of the season to avoid paying any transfer fee.

Spurs announced on Tuesday that a new club share offer was intended to raise up to £15m for transfer funds.

But caretaker-boss David Pleat admitted that another intended target, Brazilian youngster Diego, is unlikely to arrive at White Hart Lane from Santos next month.

Spurs had a £5.6m bid for the midfielder rejected last summer and then pulled out of further talks because of problems with the player's attempt to obtain an Italian passport.

Pleat said: "I would be surprised if the Diego transfer happens in January now. He still hasn't been able to obtain an Italian passport at present."