Tottenham Archives ⋆ Page 8 of 13 ⋆ LSU

Jun42020 by JBNo Comments

Fernandes reveals the Premier League club he nearly joined before Man Utd

Premier League

Bruno Fernandes admits Tottenham were desperate to sign him before his move to Manchester United but says the club were unwilling to meet Sporting Lisbon’s asking price. The Portugal international signed for the Red Devils for an initial £47million in the January window, in a transfer move that could eventually rise up to £68m. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United were interested in the signature of Fernandes last summer but baulked at Sporting Lisbon’s £75m asking price and chose to move on without him. Sporting eventually dropped the valuation and allowed Bruno Fernandes to complete a ‘dream’ transfer move to Old Trafford. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Fernandes has revealed things could have turned out diff...

May192020 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona approached Tottenham to sign Harry Kane as Luis Suarez replacement

La Liga, Premier League

Barcelona made an enquiry into signing Tottenham striker Harry Kane last year, only to see their advances rejected by chairman Daniel Levy, according to reports. Barca have long been seeking out another player to lead the line for them, with Luis Suarez now 33, and Lautaro Martinez has been closely linked with a move to the Nou Camp. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Catalan club president Josep Bartomeu approached Daniel Levy to discuss a transfer, according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo. However, any attempts by the Spanish team to lure away the striker were quickly batted away by the Tottenham supremo, who was 'clear' that the forward would not be sold. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kane has already scored 181 ...

May142020 by JBNo Comments

Dele Alli suffers injury after knifepoint robbery at London home

Premier League

Tottenham player Dele Alli was robbed at knifepoint after burglars broke into his home in the early hours of Wednesday. Five people were believed to be in the house - including the 24-year-old - at the time of the robbery incident, with Alli's brother, their girlfriends and another friend also there. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Police confirmed that two of the male residents were assaulted in the process, with reports claiming Dele Alli was one of the attacked. "Thank you for all the messages," Alli wrote on his Twitter page on Wednesday evening. "Horrible experience but we're all okay now. Appreciate the support." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Police confirmed that no arrests have been made, while enquiries into the...

May82020 by JBNo Comments

Tottenham star Son completes military service – and wins award for best performance

Premier League, Trending

Tottenham star Son Heung-min has completed his three-week compulsory military service in South Korea - and even won an award for the best performance. Officials revealed the 27-year-old forward excelled in shooting skills and was the top performer among all 157 trainees. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Son returned to his homeland in March to continue his recovery from a fractured arm while the campaign is suspended because of the coronavirus crisis. Son Heung-min had been exempted from the mandatory 21-month military service after helping his country South Korea win the 2018 Asian Games. • La Liga return date revealed by Leganes head coach • Nemanja Matic reveals why he left Chelsea for Man Utd All of Son's training took place in a private setti...

May22020 by JBNo Comments

Willian admits he could join Arsenal as Chelsea exit looms

Premier League

Chelsea winger Willian has sensationally claimed he would be ‘fine’ moving to either Arsenal or Tottenham this summer window. The Brazilian's contract at Stamford Bridge is set to expire at the end of the campaign, with talks stalling as he holds out for a three-year extension. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Negotiations have come to a standstill and recent reports have claimed that Tottenham and Arsenal may be looking to capitalise by offering the player a deal to join the club in the summer. And despite revealing the respect he has for Chelsea supporters, the Brazil star said it would be ‘fine’ for him to join a rival club. Kepa reveals the truth about his relationship with Lampard amid Chelsea exit link Quique Setien speaks out on Lionel Messi...

Apr172020 by JBNo Comments

Tottenham ask former coach Pochettino to take pay cut on £8.5m salary

Premier League

Mauricio Pochettino has been approached by Tottenham with a view to taking a pay cut on his reported £8.5m salary to ease financial issues brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. The 48-year-old coach was sacked and replaced by Jose Mourinho in November after a slump in form after five-and-a-half years in charge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But despite the exit just over four months ago, Pochettino and the rest of his backroom team are still being paid by Spurs as part of the severance package. With Spurs in talks with all players and coaching staff on the books over pay cuts, the club's former head coach and staff have also now been approached. atOptions = { 'key' : '677bec88d5359434973f045e310a9066', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' :...

Apr132020 by JBNo Comments

Tottenham rule out Harry Kane sale to Man Utd

Premier League

Tottenham have ruled out the possibility of selling Harry Kane to Manchester United or any other Premier League rival, according to Sky Sports News. Recent reports have emerged that Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is willing to allow Kane move to United for a world-record fee of £200m because of financial worries during the coronavirus pandemic. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tottenham stadium cost around £1bn and the pandemic is set to have huge financial repercussions on all Premier League sides, with Spurs moving early to furlough some its non-playing staff. ▪︎ Lionel Messi embarrassed Man Utd in Champions League final – Rio Ferdinand ▪︎Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid was almost done before coronavirus crisis Reports have also claimed the England inte...

Apr82020 by JBNo Comments

Tottenham reprimand Mourinho and players for breaking coronavirus rules

Premier League

Tottenham have looked to reinforce the importance of social distancing after footage surfaced of Jose Mourinho and a couple of his squad undergoing training sessions that appeared to breach coronavirus measures. Davinson Sanchez and Ryan Sessegnon were pictured running side-by-side on Tuesday which goes against regulations given by the government that require two-metre social distancing in public with anyone other than family. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mourinho meanwhile was seen in his training gear overseeing a separate session for Tanguy Ndombele. The Spurs boss is however adamant that all social distancing measures were followed during the session. More News ● Real Madrid reveal plans to sign Kylian Mbappe ● Rashford destroying Alexander-Arn...

Mar282020 by JBNo Comments

EXCLUSIVE: Truth behind Philippe Coutinho failed transfer move to Tottenham

Premier League

Former Liverpool player Coutinho suddenly became available towards the end of the window as Barca were ready to loan him out and, understandably, there was no shortage of takers. And, for the first time, we can reveal the real truth as to why a move to Tottenham fell down and the Brazilian ended up joining Bayern Munich instead. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Coutinho's agent Kia Joorabchian told Mirror Sport: "Philippe Coutinho has no personal issue with Daniel Levy and claims otherwise are totally false. The deal did not collapse due to financial reasons." And the reality is that Spurs were ready to push ahead with the deal - but it was Mauricio Pochettino who decided against the transfer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}...

Mar112020 by JBNo Comments

Rio Ferdinand rips into Mourinho as Tottenham coach blasted for two decisions

Premier League

Rio Ferdinand has blasted Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho for coming up with “a lot of excuses” for his team’s poor run of form. Spurs were winless in five games heading into Tuesday’s second leg of their Champions League last 16 with RB Leipzig and entered the game off the back of a 1-1 draw with Burnley. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Having criticised his lack of options due to injuries to the likes of Kane and Son Heung-min, Mourinho went on to criticise club-record signing Tanguy Ndombele. Ndombele has struggled for form and fitness this campaign and went off at half time against Burnley and the Portuguese manager said that the midfielder should be working harder. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Speaking to BT Sp...