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MARCH 2020

This page gives you a diary of events as they have happened at the club. 
News of current and former players will be included, as well as any other Spurs related story, rumour or innuendo.

The MEHSTG spin story is our own unique take on some of the big breaking stories of the day ... with our 
"spin" (and little truth) attached to it !!  There are also "no spin" stories, which are strange but true !! 
You couldn't make them up !!

 

Tuesday 31.03.20
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CORONAVIRUS : -   All non-playing staff (including Daniel Levy) are having their wages cut by 20 percent in the light of the Coronavirus pandemic.  Wage cuts for players and coaching staff may come with the Premier League set to have talks about the move.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE : -  Spurs have been fined GBP 17,714 for delaying the kick off at the start of the second half of the away leg of the Round of 16 against RB Leipzig.  The German club were fined GBP 2,004.53 for their fans throwing objects onto the pitch and given a warning for a late start in the second leg late.


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Monday 30.03.20
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STADIUM : -  A year on from the test event of the Spurs Legends v Inter forever, The Tottenham Hotspur stadium is opened as a Community Hub to distribute food and medicines in the Coronavirus outbreak.

RUMOURS : -   Stories today are mainly about where Harry Kane is going when he leaves Spurs, after yesterday's pronouncement  .   


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Sunday 29.03.20
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FIRST TEAM : -  Steven Bergwijn has been allowed to return to Holland for the birth of his first child and Heung-Min Son to fly back to South Korea for "personal reasons".
Harry Kane has said that if the football season cannot be completed by 30th June, then it should be cancelled.  He also said in an interview that he would not stay at Spurs just for the sake of it and would consider moving to another club if he felt that the club were not making progress.

RUMOURS : -   Spurs are being linked with goalkeepers today, with Burnley's Nick Pope and Manchester United's on loan to Sheffield United Dean Henderson heading the list.  Barcelona are said to be keen on signing Jan Vertonghen on a free transfer when football returns to transfer activity.  Lille right-back Zeki Celik is said to being considered as a replacement for Serge Aurier, with the 23 year old Turkish international reckoned to be worth 25-30 million Euros.  Real Betis' 19 year old left winger Diego Lainez is being eyed by Jose Mourinho, with a fee of GBP13 million mentioned.


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Saturday 28.03.20
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PREMIER LEAGUE : -  The Sunday Express carries a story claiming that the Premier League have come to an arrangement with the Government to complete the season's remaining games by the end of July.  .

RUMOURS : -  Spurs are still being linked with Internazionale's Uruguay midfielder Matias Vecino with the 28 year old priced at GBP18 million.  Right back Thomas Meunier of Paris Saint Germain is also linked with a move to N17 when the next transfer window comes around, as the Belgian defender will be a free agent.   


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Friday 27.03.20
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RUMOURS : -  With confusion surrounding what might happen to the rest of the season amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, there are few rumours of any substance.  It is said that a lot of Premier League managers are keen on cancelling the season, but such a move could see some clubs challenge such a move.   


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Thursday 26.03.20
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RUMOURS : -   With a reported GBP135 million available to Jose Mourinho in the next transfer window, rumours today include a move for Diego Godin the 34 year old Internazionale central defender; Barcelona are watching Tanguy Ndombele's situation at Tottenham after having a difficult first season in N17 and Tottenham might ask for Philippe Coutinho in return;  Ajax left back Nicolas Tagliafico looking to leave Amsterdam could be a target for Tottenham; 22 year old Maxime Lopez is being considered by Spurs and West Ham United London to complement their midfield for around GBP10 million; SS Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinikovic-Savic is being courted by Spurs, Juventus, Real Madrid and Internazionale, with the Serb priced at GBP72 million; .   


OTHER NEWS ... All football leagues below the National League South and North have been cancelled with all results expunged for this season ...   ...   

Wednesday 25.03.20
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Tuesday 24.03.20
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RUMOURS : -  Some old rumours are dug up and trotted out in the Coronavirus lock-down.  SC Freiburg defender Robin Koch is being lined up by Tottenham according to the Italian press, with SSC Napoli also keen.  Olivier Giroud's availability on a free transfer will tempt Spurs to move for the French striker in the summer.


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Monday 23.03.20
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RUMOURS : -  Newcastle United are hopeful of signing Danny Rose on a permanent deal in the summer, while Spurs are reported to be interested in signing Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland, along with Juventus and Manchester United among other clubs.   


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Sunday 22.03.20
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RUMOURS : -   Tottenham, Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are all believed to be interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho, who is on loan at Bayern Munich and have contacted the Spanish club registering their interest in the former Liverpool man.  Spurs are still keen to bring Florian Maurice, the Olympique Lyonnais Head of Recruitment, to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium,  the French magazine L'Equipe claims.  Jose Mourinho could make a transfer move for Benfica left back Alejandro Grimaldo, with the 24 year old having previously played for Barcelona.   Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare is a player that Tottenham are interested in, with the 21 year old reportedly already in talks with Liverpool and Barcelona.


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Saturday 21.03.20
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RUMOURS : -  Very little substantial in the way of news or rumours today, as the country comes to terms with the Coronavirus pandemic and the closure of pubs, restaurants, venues and schools.  Wherever you are ... stay well. 


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Friday 20.03.20
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ACADEMY : -  John McDermott, the Head of Academy coaching and Player Development, is to leave Tottenham after 25 years service to take up the position of Assistant technical Director at the FA.  Having been in charge during a period when many young players have progressed to the First Team, his experience, knowledge and care will be sorely missed by the club.

FIRST TEAM : -   The club have cancelled training at Hotspur Way until April after the Premier League programmes were postponed until 30th April at the earliest.  They will follow Government advice as to when training is to be resumed.

RUMOURS : -   Manchester United to have made an approach for Harry Kane, but may have to pay GBP150 million, while Spurs are targeting Lille striker Victor Osimhen, who's club have put a 94 million Euros price tag on their forward.  Also in France, Spurs, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Liverpool and Barcelona are watching Eduardo Camavinga, a French Under-21 international, with Rennes setting a minimum fee of 50 million Euros for the 17 year old.  Real Madrid are to consider the future of striker Luka Jovic, with Spurs and Chelsea keen on the 22 year old Serbian, who left self-isolation causing the hierarchy at the Bernabeu to think about releasing him for sale.  The Spanish media also claim that Tottenham may make a GBP37 million bif for Valencia's 27 year old Geoffrey Kondogbia.   


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Thursday 19.03.20
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CORONAVIRUS : -  The Premier League and other leagues in England have postponed all football until 30th April at the earliest following the most recent advice from the Government's medical advisors.

RUMOURS : -  Marseille have dropped the asking price for their 25 year old midfielder Morgan Sanson, with Southampton, Everton and Aston Villa all interested in signing him in the summer.


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Wednesday 18.03.20
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FINANCES : -   The results of Tottenham Hotspur's financial dealings were reported today for the financial year to 31st March 2019, with an increase in revenue to GBP460 million.  A quarter of this came from the run to the Champions League final last season. Although corporate income from the new stadium added GBP27million to the income stream, overall, profits fell from GBP113 million in 2018 to GBP68.6million.

RUMOURS : -  There is a lot of opinion surrounding the rumours of Tottenham signing striker Loren Moron from Real Betis and defender Kristoffer Ajer from Glasgow Celtic without much substance behind the initial stories and news that Real Madrid might be ready to let Gareth Bale leave on a free transfer has sparked a rush of articles claiming Spurs and Manchester United are interested in the 30 year old Welshman.   


OTHER NEWS ... with the Premier League meeting tomorrow, a plan to complete the season's remaining matches by playing behind closed doors (with all matches televised) at three neutral grounds looks like it might be the preferred option ...   ...   

Tuesday 17.03.20
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SEASON TICKETS : -   Tottenham have announced that, today having been the day when season ticket renewals should have opened, they will delay that date because of the Coronavirus pandemic and make a further announcement on the new date when season ticket renewal applications will be received, once the fixtures to complete this season can be arranged.

RUMOURS : -  Today's reports include Spurs having an interest in signing Real Betis forward Loren Moron, Harry Kane being part of a player swap with Juventus and Paulo Dybala coming to Tottenham, while Real Madrid are considering a move for Davinson Sanchez.   


OTHER NEWS ... UEFA have postponed Euro 2020 until 2021 to allow domestic league programmes to be completed ...  

Monday 16.03.20
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RUMOURS : -   The cancellation of football in the UK has turned transfer rumours minds a bit a strange, as they believe that Spurs and Arsenal are said to be interested in Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren.  Harry Kane is said to be more interested in a move to Juventus than to Manchester United or Real Madrid.  Tottenham are watching Eberechi Eze and are reported to be favourites to sign the QPR striker for around GBP 20 million.

CORONA VIRUS : -  The spread of Coronavirus has caused Tottenham to close the Spurs shops at the Tottenham Experience, Stevenage, Chelmsford, Harlow and Enfield from tomorrow and the tours of the new stadium will also stop then.


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Sunday 15.03.20
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FIRST TEAM : -   While Jan Vertonghen was on duty with Spurs in Germany at RB Leipzig, his house back in London was burgled with his wife and family held at knife-points.


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Saturday 14.03.20
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PREMIER LEAGUE CANCELLATION : -  Tottenham and West Ham United London are keen for the season's remaining games to be played as soon as possible, as both clubs have summer events scheduled to take place at their stadiums .

RUMOURS : -  Tottenham are being linked with a move for Valencia midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia and will only sign Norwich City right back Max Aarons if they qualify for the Champions League with a fee of around GBP50 million to be set for the 20 year old.


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Friday 13.03.20
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FIRST TEAM : -   All top level football in England has been cancelled until 3rd April to try to reduce the spread of Corona virus, with players and staff testing positive.  The situation in the country will be re-assessed with the government's health experts to see if the season can resume with the away game at Sheffield United on 4th April.  There are fears at the FA that the season will not be able to be completed, as some clubs thik that the postponement of games will continue long after the three week period.

The cancellation of games will apply to the first team, Under-23s, Under-18s and the Women's teams.


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Thursday 12.03.20
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RUMOURS : -  Spurs are being heavily linked with Glasgow Celtic central defender Kristoffer Ajer, because his agent said he will be leaving the Scottish Premier League champions in the summer, with the player valued at about GBP20 million.  The Spanish media are claiming that Harry Kane has said he will not move to Manchester United in the summer, but if \real Madrid made an offer for him, he would go to Spain.


OTHER NEWS ... It seems only Arsenal can stop Liverpool winning the title, as Premier League clubs want the season to be deemed null and void after Mikel Arteta tested positive for Coronavirus and an emergency meeting of the League will be held on Friday to discuss what will happen ...


MEHSTG's spin story ... Following their embarrassing exit from the Champions League last night, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said "I realise I am a really bad loser".  Well, he is getting plenty of opportunity to improve with four defeats out of the club's last five games  ... 

Wednesday 11.03.20
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RUMOURS : -  Spurs and Chelsea are both reportedly interested in Bournemouth goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, while Juventus and Manchester City are the latest clubs showing a keen interest in Harry Kane and spurs have contacted Real Madrid about signing their Brazilian defender Eder Militao, who has struggled to get into their first XI.  Tottenham and Arsenal are both looking at Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Raul Jiminez as a summer signing and the same two clubs are said to want RB Leipzig midfielder Marcel Sabitzer.  The Italian press claim Spurs are keen on Sassuolo striker Jeremie Boga, but Chelsea have a buy-back clause for the 23 year old forward they sold in 2018.   

NORTHUMBERLAND PARK DEVELOPMENT : -  As part of the development and regeneration of the area around the new Tottenham Hotspur stadium, Haringey Council passed a planning application submitted by the club to build 330 homes on the former Sainsbury's site (now B&M Bargains) on the High Road opposite Brantwood Road, with 32 percent classed as affordable homes.  A 29 floor high rise block is one of the buildings to be constructed on the site.


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Tuesday 10.03.20
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FIRST TEAM : -  Tottenham lost 0-3 away to RB Leipzig tonight in the Champions League Round of 16 Second leg to exit the competition.  For a match report click here.

RUMOURS : -   Tottenham are reported to be watching Jonathan David very closely, with interest in the 20 year old Gent striker from Chelsea and SS Lazio also building, while the club are said to be in competition with Arsenal for the signing of SSC Napoli striker Arkadisz Milik.  Spurs are also supposed to be in a battle with the Highbury club to buy haphazard Manchester City defender John Stones.  Bearing in mind Arteta's Manchester City connections, you can imagine where he will end up, but for the money we might be able to buy someone better for less than GBP50 million.  Real Madrid are reportedly in talks with Mauricio Pochettino to take over at the Bernabeu, which in turn will lead to a move for Harry Kane


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Monday 09.03.20
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FIRST TEAM : -   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Steven Bergwijn is the latest Spurs injury with a sprained ankle and Ben Davies has aggravated a hamstring injury too. Moussa Sissoko is recovering from knee surgery, Harry Kane from a hamstring operation and Heung-Min Son has a broken arm, with Juan Foyth's groin injury ruling him out of making the trip to Germany.
RB LEIPZIG TEAM NEWS : -  Captain Willi Orban's knee injury keeps him sidelined.  Timo Werner, who sat out Saturday's 0-0 draw at Wolfsburg, is a doubt, but it was only a precaution and Konate's hamstring and Kampl's ankle.
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EX-SPURS : -  Former reserve winger Nathan Oduwa looks set to join Dundalk from Hapoel Hadera.


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Sunday 08.03.20
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RUMOURS : -  Tottenham are said to be interested in Glasgow Rangers defender Borna Barisic, who would cost GBP22 million, which seems a high price to pay for someone who looks shaky in the Scottish Premier League.  16 year old PSV Eindhoven left back/central defender Nawaaz Landfeld is a summer transfer target for Tottenham and they are also keen to sign Norwich City midfielder Todd Cantwell and the Canaries defender Ben Godfrey too.  Pierre-Emile Hojgbjerg is said to be the main transfer target in the summer for Spurs, according to the Sunday Mirror, .   


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Saturday 07.03.20
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FIRST TEAM : -  Tottenham drew 1-1 with Burnley at Turf Moor this evening.  For a match report click here.

AWARDS : -  Heung-Min Son won the Goal of the Season award at the London Football awards last night for his run and finish against Burnley on 7th December last year at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.


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Friday 06.03.20
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FIRST TEAM : -   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Hugo Lloris has returned to training after a groin injury and could be restored between the posts at Burnley.  Harry Kane (hamstring), Heung-Min Son (broken arm) and Moussa Sissoko (knee) are all ruled out.
BURNLEY TEAM NEWS : -  Ashley Barnes, Johann Berg Gudmundsson and Matthew Lawton will be missing as they are still in their comebacks from injury.
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RUMOURS : -   Spurs and Arsenal re being linked with 16 year old Brazilian attacking midfielder Miguel Silveira of Fluminense, who would cost GBP30.3 million, while 31 year old Willian has rejected Chelsea's offer of a two year deal hoping for a three year contract if he moves to Tottenham.  Norwich City's 22 year old midfielder Todd Cantwell is a target for Spurs, as well as Manchester United and Liverpool.  Romanian youth international left-back Andrei Ciuboratu has been on trial at Spurs, Arsenal, Watford and Chelsea but has been unable to be signed as the Parma teenager might have work permit issues.  Another youngster, 18 year old Armel Bella-Kotchap of VfL Bochum in Germany is being watched by Spurs, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Sheffield United, Manchester United, Barcelona, Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers, with the central defender believed to fetch around GBP6.5million.  Both Everton and Spurs are reported to have taken the first steps towards signing Manchester United defender Chris Smalling, but some stories reckon they now want 20 million Euros for the 31 year old England international.


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Thursday 05.03.20
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DISCIPLINARY : -  The FA are investigating Eric Dier's foray into the crowd at last night's game against Norwich City to protect his younger brother who was involved in a confrontation in the West Stand.  The Metropolitan Police may also interview the Spurs midfielder.

RUMOURS : -   Bournemouth winger Ryan Fraser is being linked with a move to Spurs, as he is out of contract in the summer, while Willian's Chelsea contract also runs out at the end of the season and the 31 year old is said to be interested in linking up with Jose Mourinho again.  Tottenham and Arsenal are interested in signing Olympicos and Guinea midfielder Mady Camara, with the 23 year old expected to cost around GBP17 million.

CORONAVIRUS : -  The Premier League have banned the pre-match handshakes as the fear of transmission of the Coronavirus continues.  Teams will walk past each other in the same manner as the prelude to the match, but not shake hands.


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Wednesday 04.03.20
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FIRST TEAM : -   Tottenham lost 2-3 on penalties to Norwich City in the FA Cup Fifth Round tonight after the match finished 1-1 after 90 minutes and extra time.  For a match report click here.

RUMOURS : -  Harry Kane is reportedly considering his Tottenham future should the club not qualify for the Champions League, with a move to Manchester United mentioned as a possible destination.   

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Tuesday 03.03.20
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FIRST TEAM : -   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS :-  Hugo Lloris (groin), Harry Kane (hamstring), Moussa Sissoko (knee) and Heung-Min Son (broken arm) are all unavailable for Spurs, but Ryan Sessegnon (hip) and Erik Lamela (groin) might be able to play in the Norwich FA Cup tie.
NORWICH CITY TEAM NEWS :-  The |Canaries face Spurs without the services of Christoph Zimmermann (thigh), Sam Byram (thigh), Onel Hernandez (knee) and Timm Klose (knee), while Teemu Pukki and Alexander Tettey are suffering from flu and may be kept back for Saturday's league meeting with Sheffield United.
For a match preview of the Fifth Round FA Cup tie at home to Norwich City, click here.

TRANSFER : -  Midfielder Victor Wanyama has left Tottenham and joined Montreal Impact of the MLS on a free transfer.

RUMOURS : -  SSC Napoli are interested in signing Jan Vertonghen in the summer on a free transfer.   


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Monday 02.03.20
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STADIUM : -   It has been confirmed that Anthony Joshua will fight Kubrat Pulev for the IBF World Heavyweight Championship on 10th June this year.

RUMOURS : -  Spurs are linked with a summer move for Ajax's Mexican central defender Edson Alvarez, after a move in January for the 22 year old was blocked.   .   

INJURIES : -   Moussa Sissoko has travelled to Clairefontaine in France to continue his recovery from a knee injury.   

SUMMER FRIENDLIES
: -  If Spurs are to participate in the International Champions Cup this summer, games will not take place in Asia because of the Covid-19 virus pandemic.

UNDER-23s : -  Goals from Troy Parrott, Jeremie Mukendi and Maurizio Pochettino earned the Spurs Under-23 team a 3-2 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stevenage FC tonight in the Premier League 2.


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Sunday 01.03.20
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FIRST TEAM : -   Tottenham lost 2-3 to Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this afternoon.  For a match report click here.

RUMOURS : -   Spurs are reported to be given hope by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's reluctance to sign a new deal with South Coast Big Club according to the Daily Star Sunday, while some sources reckon Spurs will make am move for Watford keeper Ben Foster in the summer, when he will be a free agent and is wanted as cover for Hugo Lloris, as Michel Vorm's contract is only until the end of the season.   A reported GBP17 million move for Manchester United central defender Chris Smalling is still being put forward by several sources on the internet.


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