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   Spurs defender Danny Rose has signed a new deal that will keep him at White Hart Lane until 2019.
   Tottenham have agreed the £4 million signing of England Under-21 central defender Eric Dier from Sporting Lisbon subject to a successful medical.
   With Spurs still concerned that Jan Vertonghen may be pursued by Barcelona, they are considering a move for Villarreal's 23 year old Argentine central defender Mateo Musacchio.
   Other reports claim Mauricio Pochettino might return to Southampton to sign 30 year old central defender Jose Fonte.  Please don't let this be true.

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   Tottenham are awaiting to see the outcome of the fall-out at Southampton, where rumours of Morgan Schneiderlin handing in a transfer request have not been confirmed, nor have rumours of a bust-up in training involving three senior figures at the South Coast club.  Jay Rodriguez also remains a target despite the Saints Chief Exec saying neither playing is going anywhere.
   Spurs are allegedly in discussions to bring Eric Dier, the England Under-21 and Sporting Lisbon defender - back to England.  The player has lived in Portugal since he was very young, but may be keen on a move to his homeland to gain more first team experience, although any deal may include a loan back to Sporting for the coming season.  The fee for the 20 year old is said to be £4 million and some reports leave out the loan aspect of the deal, although Sporting are keen on a sell-on condition.  Dier is the grandson of former FA chief Ted Croker.
   Derby County are being linked with a loan move for Tom Carroll.
   Most of the World Cup players were back in training at Hotspur Way today.  The only absentee was Paulinho.
   Yago Falque is said to be set to move to Serie A side Genoa with only a medical to be completed for the winger to leave White Hart Lane.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Referees will use vanishing spray to ensure walls are back ten yards from free-kicks in the Premier League this season ... 

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   MEHSTG's no-spin story ... West Ham United co-owner David Gold claimed that it was jet lag that made him give unknowing support to a fan's desire for manager Sam Allardyce to be sacked.  Maybe it was all that time up in the air that made him empathise with a football in Allardyce's tactical approach to the game.

   Southampton seemed to have slammed the door on the moves out of St. Mary's by Jay Rodriguez and Morgan Schneiderlin, after the Chief Executive of the club said they would be part of the core squad for the opening match in the Premier League in three weeks time and that they would not be sold this summer.
   On-line rumours claim Spurs have offered a two year deal to Romanian 15 year old Rares Lazar, who had been on trial with the club for a week after a similar try-out for QPR.  The midfielder from FC Vaslui will go into the Academy side.

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   There are strong rumour sin the papers and online that Tottenham are very close to completing the double signing of Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin and striker Jay Rodriguez for a sum believed to be in the region of £50 million.  There is some doubt about the terms of any transfer for Rodriguez who is currently recovering from a knee ligament injury.
   Spurs are also supposedly close to bringing Portuguese international defender Miguel Lopez to White Hart Lane, initially on loan with a view to a permanent move.  The 27 year old Sporting Lisbon full back can cover both sides of the back four, but it is believed that Spurs want him to cover for Kyle Walker.
   This would appear to be necessary should Swansea City's interest in Kyle Naughton be allowed to come to fruition.  The Welsh club are set to make a formal approach for the right back and whispers reckon Tottenham will be willing to let him move to get more first team action
   Stories coming out of Italy claim that Napoli will make a move for Christian Eriksen, but it is unlikely that Spurs will allow the Danish midfielder to leave after a very good debut season.
   Conversely, Spurs are linked with a move for Napoli midfielder Valon Behrami, after he stormed out of training at Napoli following a row with manager Rafa Benitez.
   Spurs and Liverpool have been warned off Swansea City's Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony, by being told that only an "astronomical" fee would make the Swans sell their star striker.

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   Tottenham beat Chicago Fire 2-0 at the Toyota Stadium this morning.  For a match report, click here.
   The Daily Mail report that Swansea City have made a formal approach for Kyle Naughton and Spurs may well be willing ot let him leave, with Danny Rose set to sign a new deal and the squad being well covered at right back.
   Jan Vertonghen has reportedly told the media in Belgium that Spurs have offered him a new five year deal and that he would like to stay.

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   MEHSTG's no-spin story ... Glad that we didn't stick with Hummel as our kit maker.

   Internazionale's interest in Roberto Soldado is apparently not being discouraged, as Mauricio Pochettino is not averse to selling him so that he can bring in his own signings, such as Douglas Costa of Shakthar Donetsk ,according to internet reports.
   Tottenham are reported to have had an offer for Southampton's injured striker Jay Rodriguez turned down.
   Reports on the internet indicate that Spurs will offer Academy forward Harry Winks his first professional contract.
   Spurs Under-21s will play at least five games at Stevenage's ground this season, when White Hart Lane or Hotspur Way are not available.

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   Tottenham have appointed Academy coach Ugo Ehiogu as the Under-21s coach, who will be supported by former youth defender and Under-15s coach Matthew Wells.
   Former Spurs goalkeeper Ben Alnwick has signed a three year deal with Peterborough United.

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   Tottenham beat Toronto FC 3-2 at BMO Stadium tonight. For a match report click here.
   Young winger Kenneth McEvoy has joined Peterborough United on a season long loan.
   AS Roma are keeping tabs on the position of Vlad Chiriches at Tottenham, after rumours that he does not fit into Mauricio Pochettino's plans were reported.
   Leicester City, QPR and Crystal Palace are all keen on taking Lewis Holtby after he appears to be available for a season long loan.
   According to some reports, Tottenham turned down the option to take Steven Caulker back to White Hart Lane, having been given first refusal in the terms of his sale to Cardiff City, but the Bluebirds still owe Spurs money on that deal, so they will not receive all of the £8.5 million QPR are rumoured to have paid for the England central defender.
   Former Spurs loan striker Frazier Campbell has joined Crystal Palace from Cardiff City.

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   Defender Ben Davies and goalkeeper Michel Vorm have signed for Spurs from Swansea City on five and four year contracts respectively.  Gylfi Sigurdsson moved to the Liberty Stadium in exchange for Davies (valued at £10 million) and Vorm cost £5 million.
   Tottenham are said to be keen on pursuing an interest in Aston Villa and Holland central defender Ron Vlaar, offering cash, Lewis Holtby and Michael Dawson plus an additional couple of players on loan, claim the Daily Mirror.
   Ledley King will be taking coaching with the Academy Under-18s and helping them on and off the pitch, as he starts his integration into the coaching staff at the club.

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   As Ben Davies trained with Tottenham for the first time in Toronto, no official word has come from either Tottenham or Swansea City confirming his move.  However, reports indicate that Michel Vorm has agreed personal terms, with a fee already agreed, so his move might be announced at the same time.
   Spurs appear to be doing things in two this summer, with stories of Franco Baldini being in Rome to discuss a double move for forward Mattia Destro and Moroccan defender Medhi Benatia, although later reports had the AS Roma chairman saying Benatia would still be at the club when the season gets underway.
   Two other players form the same club that Mauricio Pochettino knows well are midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin and striker Jay Rodriguez.  Schneiderlin has said he would prefer to link up with his old boss rather than join Arsenal, while Rodriguez is refusing to talk about a new contract at St. Marys, while he is still recovering from an injury that ruled him out of the World Cup
   Spurs are said to be interested in Shakthar Donetsk's Brazilian striker Douglas Costa, along with Arsenal.  The player is concerned about the worsening political situation in Ukraine and wants to leave.
   Tottenham are reported to have be willing to go to £20 million in a bid for Real Sociedad attacking midfielder Antoine Griezmann and may be game for paying the release clause for the player, which is £25 million.
   Another player linked to Spurs is Argentine attacking midfielder Manuel Lanzini, with the 21 year old River Plate man able to operate on both flanks.  Besiktas, Villarreal and SS Lazio are also watching the player who is a regular in the Argentine Under-20 side.
   The father of 16 year old Nikola Vlasic has said he hopes he stays with Hajduk Split this summer as he is too young to leave Croatia just yet.
   Tottenham are believed to be the only Premier League side still interested in Swansea City striker Wilfried Bony, after Liverpool and Everton pursued other targets.
   Ex-Spurs central defender Steven Caulker has left Cardiff City to join QPR.

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   MEHSTG's no-spin story ... Brendan Rodgers said today that it was great that Steven Gerrard had quit England international duty ... and there will be many who agree with him.

   It was fifty years ago today that John White was struck by lightning on Crews Hill Golf Course.  The Scottish international lost his life and Tottenham lost a light that shone brightly in the Lilywhite shirt.  Our thoughts go out to his family and we will never forget.
   Tottenham are reported to have had a £15.8 million offer for Real Sociedad and France's Antoine Griezmann turned down by the La Liga club.  AS Monaco are also keen on the attacking midfielder.
   Spurs are also reported to be keen to sign 16 year old Nikola Vlasic of Hajduk Split for £3 million, but the Croatian club want nearer £6 million.  AS Roma are also keen, but have got nowhere near the asking price with their bidding as yet.  Chelsea and Real Madrid are watching the player, but that goes without saying.
   With the signing of Ben Davies becoming closer, it is reported widely that Hull City are keen to give Danny Rose first team football and to give Spurs £6 million for his services.  QPR are also interested in the former Leeds winger turned left back.
   It is rumoured that Mathieu Valbuena's transfer from Olympique Marseille to Dynamo Moscow has not been completed, leaving an opportunity for Spurs and Arsenal to try and tempt him to the Premier League for as little as £5 million.

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   Swansea City left back Ben Davies is allegedly flying back to London (or to Seattle, depending on which report you read) to have a medical ahead of his transfer to Tottenham for £10 million, with Gylfi Sigurdsson moving in the opposite direction for the same fee.  Michel Vorm is rumoured to be wanted by Spurs for £5 million, but this is yet to be confirmed..
   Spurs are again being linked in the news with £13 million rated PSV Eindhoven and Holland winger Memphis Depay, Southampton forward Jay Rodriguez and also with ex-Chelsea free agent striker Samuel Eto'o.  A season long loan move for Manchester City full back Micah Richards is also in the papers today.
   Stories reporting QPR and Crystal Palace being interested in midfielder Lewis Holtby, which may come as a result of comments made by Steffen Freund in a bar conversation with some Spurs fans.
   QPR are also said to be keen on Kyle Naughton, as former manager Harry Redknapp looks to re-create a former Spurs XI at Loftus Road, by agreeing a fee for defender Steven Caulker and also wanting to buy Rafael van der Vaart and Peter Crouch.
   Spurs seem to have conceded that Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku will join Everton and are looking to move for Swansea City striker Wilfried Bony.
   Spurs and Manchester United are being linked with £25 million bids for Everton's midfielder James McCarthy.  Two years ago he was at Wigan Athletic and did not play in the World Cup finals.  Is the world going mad ?
   One comment mentioned in the commentary on yesterday's game against Seattle Sounders was that Spurs Academy coach Ugo Ehiogu is set to step into the Development Manager's role vacated by Tim Sherwood last season.

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   Tottenham drew 3-3 with Seattle Sounders at the Century Link Field Stadium tonight in their first pre-season friendly. For a match report click here.
   Franco Baldini is reported to be in Italy to secure the £13.6 million transfer of AS Roma striker Mattia Destro and also to travel to Napoli to discuss the sale of Sandro, according to reports.
   However, Zenit St. Petersburg manager Andre Villas-Boas is keen on taking Sandro to Russia.
   The Daily Mail claims that Tottenham have agreed a deal for Gylfi Sigurdsson to leave for Swansea City with some cash added to the move to total £15 million in return for Michel Vorm and Ben Davies.
   After having left Leyton Orient in March for personal reasons and having been on trial with Bradford City recently, former Spurs keeper Ben Alnwick is currently on trial at Blackpool.

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   MEHSTG's no-spin story ... This Daily Express headline seems to have 'Arry planning for next season !!  "Rio Ferdinand brings championship quality, says QPR boss Harry Redknapp".

   Spurs launched their new home and away kits today, which have a tribute to Bill Nicholson in the design of each kit, 10 years after the great man's death.  See here for details.
   It is reported that Spurs have joined Arsenal in pulling out of the signing of QPR striker Loic Remy, due to his personal wage demands.  This may leave Liverpool with a free run for the French international striker.
   Some spurious reports are linking Tottenham with monitoring Artur Vidal's situation at Juventus, regardless of Manchester United being at the head of the queue of clubs wanting to sign him.

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   Tottenham have left Sandro (virus) and Vlad Chirches (back) behind as they left for the North American tour.
   Spurs have been linked with a move for French international Antoine Griezmann, with Bayern Munich also interested and a price of £24 million quoted for the Real Sociedad midfielder.
   Spurs are reported once more to be keen on Napoli and Switzerland midfielder Valon Behrami.
   Young striker Alex Pritchard has signed a new deal with the club until 2016, but has joined Brentford on a season long loan.
   Crystal Palace are reported to have had a bid for midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson accepted.

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   Tottenham had a 3-1 win over Southend United in a behind closed doors friendly today.
   It has been reported that Tottenham have agreed a £10 million deal for Swansea City full back Ben Davies, but it is rumoured that Liverpool may re-enter the bidding with a renewed bid.
   The Spurs squad today flew out to North America for three pre-season matches.
   It is also reported that Spurs are entering into new contract talks with Jan Vertonghen to put Barcelona off bidding for the Belgian defender.
   Some unsubstantiated speculation on the web links Spurs with moves for Samuel Eto'o, Klass Jan Huntelaar and Andrea Pirlo.
   Frank de Boer has told the Press in Holland that he would have left Ajax for the manager's job at Spurs, had the club offered him the post.
   Former Spurs Under-21 striker Darren McQueen has signed a one year deal with Ipswich Town.
   Former Spurs striker Cameron Lancaster is being offered the chance to re-ignite his career with Crewe Alexandra.

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   It appears that today is Spurs strikers Transfer rumour day, with Max Kruse of Borussia Monchengladbach, Carlos Tevez of Juventus and Miroslav Klose of SS Lazio all linked with the club in the media today.
   The Telegraph reports that any club outside the top four will have a £3 million addition to Loic Remy's buy-out clause at QPR.  They will have to pay £11 million rather than the £8 million those who might want him from the top four clubs of last season would have to shell out.
   Everton and Spurs are chasing the 23 year old French defender Adrien Temez who plays in the Second Division for Nancy. Spanish sides Real Sociedad and Villarreal are also watching the player's situation, as he appears to want a move away to develop his career.
   Former Spurs goalkeeper and goalkeeping coach Tony Parks, has signed on at Norwich City as their keeper coach following his departure from White Hart Lane earlier this summer.

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   The Daily Express claims Tottenham are leading Arsenal and Chelsea in the race to sign Everton's England international defender John Stones.
   The first set of televised games involving Spurs have been announced ...

Liverpool (home) will now be played on Sunday 31 August with kick off at 13:30 p.m. (Sky Sports)
Arsenal (away) will be played on  Saturday 27 September with the kick off moved to 17:30 p.m. (Sky Sports)
Manchester City (away) stays on Saturday 18 October but will kick off at 12:45 p.m. (BT Sport)
Aston Villa (away) is now on Sunday 2 November; kick off 16:00 p.m. (Sky Sports)
Hull City (away) is moved to Sunday 23 November with kick off at 16:00 p.m. (Sky Sports)
Everton (home) moves to Sunday 30 November kicking off at 16:00 p.m. (Sky Sports)
Because of Tottenham's Europa League play-off game, the home match against Queens Park Rangers has been moved to Sunday 24 August and will kick-off at 13:30 p.m.

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   Stories today claim that Tottenham have accepted Crystal Palace's offer of £8 million for midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson.
   While Newcastle United are reported to be favourites, Spurs have joined then in the pursuit of Manchester City's former England right back Micah Richards.
   The Daily Mirror claims that Gylfi Sigurdsson and Michael Dawson are not keen on leaving Spurs and this is holding up any moves for new players.
   Emmanuel Adebayor is suffering from a bout of malaria and his treatment means the striker will miss the pre-season tour of the USA.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Germany won the World Cup tonight by beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time following a goal-less 90 minutes ... 

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   MEHSTG's no-spin story ... Incredibly this popped into my Inbox recently ... "Don’t Make Me Laugh is a brand new show for BBC Radio 4, created and hosted by David Baddiel."  A documentary on the use of anti-Semitic abuse in football ?  No.  A panel show where "comedians will face the challenge of going up to the mike in front of our live audience without making them laugh".  Should suit Baddiel down to the ground.

   Paulinho started for Brazil in their 0-3 defeat by Holland in the World Cup 3rd/4th place play-off in Brazil tonight, but was substitutes in the 57th minute.
   Meanwhile back home, it is rumoured that Juventus are planning a £20 million offer for the Brazilian international to replace Artur Vidal, who is likely to be sold to Manchester United.
   Doncaster Rovers are set to  make an enquiry about taking striker Jonathan Obika on loan.

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   The Government have finally approved the Compulsory Purchase Order for the remaining land to allow the club to go forward with the new stadium and surrounding development.
   Apparently, Spurs are interested in Manchester City's injury hit 23 year old midfielder Jack Rodwell.  Newcastle United, Southampton, Sunderland, Stoke City, Everton, Hull City, West Ham United, West Bromwich Albion and Swansea City are also other interested parties for the England international.
   Jan Vertonghen's agent claims that several clubs are interested in his client.  #yawn.  Makes him look mercenary compared to Lloris.
   Roman-Michael Persil, the former Spurs youth striker, is on trial at Southend United and is likely to feature in their pre-season friendly at Great Wakering Rovers tomorrow.

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   Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has extended his contract for the next five years.
   Tottenham are aiming to steal ahead of Chelsea in a move for left back Luis Filipe, who could cost £30 million from Atletico Madrid.
   With Liverpool being linked with Swansea City left back Ben Davies, rumours are that there may be a straight swap for Gylfi Sigurdsson to secure the deal for the Welsh international.
   Some sources link Spurs being close to beating Arsenal to the signing of French Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin.  Having seen him in the World Cup, I would be more excited if Spurs were to make a move for his national team mate Antoine Griezmann of Real Sociedad.
   £8 million rated Chelsea left back Ryan Bertrand has been linked with Spurs and Liverpool.

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   Spurs have been linked with a £17 million move for Schalke 04 midfielder Julian Draxler, who appeared for Germany in the World Cup semi-final, according to the Daily Express.
   Barcelona are rumoured to be keen on a move for Jan Vertonghen.
   Tottenham were reportedly interested in a cut price deal for Manchester United and France defender Patrice Evra before it was later revealed that he would be joining Juventus.
   Former Spurs striker Lee Angol has signed for Luton Town from Wycombe Wanderers and have immediately sent him out on loan to Boreham Wood.

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   Paulinho came on as a 46th minute substitute in Brazil's 1-7 defeat by Germany in the World Cup semi-final tonight.
   Former Dagenham & Redbridge, Chelmsford City and AFC Hornchurch striker, Dave Rainford has joined the Spurs Academy set-up as a coach.

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   Spurs have allegedly made an offer to Swansea City with Gylfi Sigurdsson heading to the Liberty Stadium and goalkeeper Michel Vorm and defender Ben Davies moving to White Hart Lane in return.  The deal is believed to have been turned down by the Welsh club.
   Tottenham are reported as not having an interest in signing former Internazionale and Argentina midfielder Esteban Cambiassio, who is a free agent.

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   Few new rumours today, other than in addition to considering a move for Algerian midfielder Yacine Brahimi, Spurs may also go for the country's left back Faouzi Ghoulam, the 23 year old Napoli defender.
   Spurs are also said to be ready to snap up Nottingham Forest central defender Jamal Lascelles to replace captain Michael Dawson, who it is rumoured is in talks with Hull City about completing a move to Spurs Reserves.

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   With Spurs back for their second day in pre-season training, there were few solid rumours about potential transfers today, with only a re-hashing of the previous targets being mentioned.
   Jan Vertonghen played the whole of the quarter final against Argentina, but could not stop the South Americans going through 1-0.  Nacer Chadli came on as a substitute in the 75th minute, while Mousa Dembele remained on the bench as an unused substitute.

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   The Tottenham players not taking part in the World Cup have returned to training at Hotspur Way today.
   Paulinho played 86 minutes of Brazil's 2-1 win over Colombia in the World Cup quarter final tonight.
   In today's other World Cup quarter final, Hugo Lloris was on the losing side for France, going out of the competition 0-1 to Germany.
   Spurs and Arsenal are to go head to head to try and sign Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin for £20 million.
   The two clubs are also interested in Ajax and Holland central defender Joel Veltman.
   Tottenham are also in a battle with QPR to sign Nottingham Forest's young central defender Jamal Lascelles, with Rangers having had a £4 million bid knocked back, while Spurs may make an improved offer soon, although Forest want £8 million.
   Swansea City are pushing Spurs towards a £10 million bid for defender Ben Davies.

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   Tottenham are reported to have had a bid for Everton's young full back John Stones rejected according to the Sun.

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   Tottenham are reported as considering Brighton & Hove Albion, Ipswich Town, MK Dons, Wembley and the Olympic Stadium as possible venues to host their home games in the season before the new stadium at White Hart Lane is ready.
   There is a campaign to try and resolve the outstanding CPO at Paxton Road in an online petition at https://submissions.epetitions.direct.gov.uk
   Former Spurs Under-21 players - defender Kevin Stewart and goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux - have signed for Liverpool after not being offered new contracts by Tottenham.  Hardly unsurprising, as Liverpool Academy coach Alex Inglethorpe went to Anfield from White Hart Lane.
   Former Spurs reserve centre half Troy Archibald-Henville has joined Carlisle United after being released by Exeter City.

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   Jan Vertonghen played the whole game as Belgium beat Jurgen Klinsmann's United States 2-1 after extra time in the World Cup tonight.  Nacer Chadli came on in the 110th minute and Mousa Dembele was an unused substitute.
   A number of sources report that Spurs are in talks with Swansea City over a £50 million triple deal to sign striker Wilfried Bony, left back Ben Davies and goalkeeper Michel Vorm.
   Spurs are being linked with a move for Real Madrid and Argentina winger Angel Di Maria, which is odd as he said he was upset to be linked with the club before the World Cup.
   Spurs and Chelsea are vying for the signing of Croatian midfielder Milan Badelj of Hamburg.
   The Daily Mail claim Spurs are asking Napoli for £20 million to sign Sandro.
   The Daily Star claim Spurs are showing interest in Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo.
   Former Tottenham full back Luke Young has been released by QPR.

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