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Jermaine Jenas’ 12-word instant reaction to Spurs’ win over Chelsea
Tottenham Hotspur are in the quarter-finals of the League Cup after seeing off Chelsea in the round of 16 this evening. The Blues took the lead through Timo Werner 19 minutes into the clash, and they were heading towards victory until Erik Lamela drew Spurs level with seven minutes left on the clock. Both sides couldn’t find the winning goal, and the clash went straight into penalties at the end of 90 minutes due to the new rules. Tottenham scored all their attempts from the spot, but Chelsea attacking midfielder Mason Mount blasted his effort into the empty stands. Spurs will now hope for a favourable draw on Thursday ahead of the last-eight fixtures, and they will be keen to secure a place in the group stages of the Europa League by winning Thursday’s play-off against Israeli Premier Lea...
Thiago Silva not at Chelsea to ‘visit tourist sites’
Thiago Silva is eager to point out that he is not at Chelsea to “visit tourist sites” and “go through the motions”, with the Brazilian defender determined “to win” with the Blues. The 36-year-old centre-half has made a habit of doing that throughout his career to date. Stints with AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain delivered Serie A and Ligue 1 titles, while Confederations Cup and Copa America glory has been savoured with his country. Silva is now taking on a new challenge at Stamford Bridge after forming part of a serious squad refresh by Frank Lampard in west London. He is still finding his feet in new surroundings, with a costly error made on his Premier League bow against West Brom, but the intention is to become a commanding presence for the Blues. Silva told Chelsea’s official matchday...
Report confirms €25m Tottenham bid for highly rated South American
Tottenham are looking to sign a defender before the window closes and they have been linked with the likes of Skriniar and Rudiger recently. It appears that the Londoners are exploring other options as well. According to reports (h/t Sportwitness), they have submitted a bid for the Roma defender Roger Ibanez but the offer has been turned down. The 21-year-old joined Roma on an 18-month loan deal from Atalanta. Roma have an option to sign the player permanently for €10m and therefore Spurs decided to offer them €25m so that the Italian side can sign Ibanez and then sell him for a hefty profit. It will be interesting to see if Spurs return with an improved offer for Ibanez in the coming days, especially if they fail to sign the likes of Skriniar. Ibanez would certainly be a cheaper...
Report: Tottenham linked with 29-yr-old PL ace, Mourinho tried to sign him at Man Utd
Tottenham have been linked with quite a few strikers in the recent weeks and the latest name linked with a move to the London club is that of the Crystal Palace star Christian Benteke. According to Football Insider, Jose Mourinho has approved the move for the Belgian striker and it will be interesting to see if Tottenham can convince the Eagles to sell the 29 year old before the window closes. Benteke has not been at his best since leaving Aston Villa and it would be an underwhelming signing for Tottenham if they ended up getting him. Apparently, Jose Mourinho is a long term admirer of the forward and he tried to sign Benteke when he was in charge of Manchester United. Crystal Palace are thought to be looking to trim their wage bill before the transfer window closes and they could be keen ...
Report: Chelsea retain ownership of Spurs man’s name for another five years
According to The Athletic, Chelsea retain the ownership of Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho’s name until 2025 having trademarked it 15 years ago. The Portuguese was deemed so marketable upon his arrival at Stamford Bridge from Porto that the Blues took the initiative in order to boost the sales of merchandise. The Spurs boss is the only manager in Chelsea’s history that has his name trademarked. As a result, while Tottenham club shop sells souvenirs like key rings and mugs that have pictures of Son Heung-min, Harry Kane and Dele Alli on them, a Tanguy Ndombele bobblehead and a Christian Eriksen fridge magnet, there is none that bears any semblance of Mourinho. Chelsea’s trademark of the Spurs boss’ name is filed under five separate classes of goods, ranging from aftershave and lipstick...
Report: Tottenham looking to sign 28-yr-old from Championship outfit this summer
Tottenham are interested in signing Joshua King from Bournemouth this summer. As per the Telegraph, he is one of the attackers on their radar and it remains to be seen whether they can agree on a deal with the Cherries before the window closes. King has been an impressive player for Bournemouth over the years and he could be a good backup for Harry Kane at Tottenham this summer. The 28-year-old Bournemouth striker scored 6 goals in the Premier League last year. He is too good to play in the Championship and he is likely to be tempted to move if a Premier League club like Spurs come calling. Convincing the player should not be a problem for the Londoners. Tottenham have been linked with the likes of Milik and Seferovic as well and it will be interesting to see who they end up signing e...
Report: Mourinho wants £20m star at Spurs….but he’s in talks to join West Brom
West Brom are reportedly in talks to sign Metz striker Habib Diallo in the summer transfer window. According to reports from The Sun (printed edition, page 61), the Baggies are in talks to sign the 25-year-old striker this summer. The newly-promoted Premier League side are trying to negotiate a loan deal for the striker. Diallo, who scored 12 goals and provided three assists in 25 league appearances last season, is keen to move to the Premier League. Metz are ready to let him go for a large rental fee. The Baggies would need to pay £20m to sign him permanently if they stay up. Slaven Bilic likes that idea. The Baggies are hoping to tie up a similar deal for M’Baye Niang as well. Earlier this month, The Athletic’s Charlie Eccleshare claimed that Diallo is a target for To...
Report: Spurs have held concrete talks with 26-yr-old who has been linked with Everton
Tottenham have been linked with Arkadiusz Milik all summer and it seems that the player is ready to join the Premier League side now. According to reports (h/t Sportwitness), Spurs have held concrete talks with Napoli for the 26-year-old striker. It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can finalise an agreement in the coming days. Milik is in the final year of his contract and he is not a key player for Napoli. Selling him would be a wise move from the Italians this summer. The 26-year-old could be the ideal back up for Harry Kane this year. He could share the goalscoring burden with the England international. Milik managed to score 14 goals last year despite not starting every week for Napoli. He has been linked with Everton and Newcastle recently but Spurs are thought to be leadin...
‘I’m very happy’: Mourinho names the Spurs man who has really impressed him in training
It has been a remarkable turnaround for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Tanguy Ndombele, and Jose Mourinho is very impressed with his effort in training. The 23-year-old struggled to make an impact last season since joining the club for a reported fee of £53.8m from French outfit Lyon. There were question marks over his fitness and motivation and it was claimed that Jose Mourinho was not impressed with him, and his future was speculated in the media. The central midfielder has now started this season with renewed vigour. According to reports from Football London, Ndombele has impressed the staff at Spurs on the training pitches at Hotspur Way. He is getting better and better with every match. The young midfielder earned his first full 90 minutes of the season in the 3-1 Europa Leagu...
Reliable journalist confirms Everton are keen on signing 14-goal Tottenham target
Everton have been linked with a move for the Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik. The 26-year-old is in the final year of his contract and he is no longer a key player for Napoli. The Italian outfit are looking to cash in on the player and Gianluca Di Marzio has confirmed that Everton are interested in the striker. Milik has been extensively linked with a move to Tottenham as well and it will be interesting to see where he ends up eventually. He managed to score 14 goals for Napoli last season and he could be a quality signing for both Premier League clubs. Tottenham are overly reliant on Harry Kane for goals and they need someone like Milik to share the goalscoring burden with the England international. Similarly, Everton have just one recognised striker in Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Milik coul...
Report: Tottenham eyeing summer move for 24-yr-old attacker from top four rivals
Leicester City winger Demarai Gray has been linked with a move away from the club this summer. According to the Athletic (h/t Sun), Tottenham could be an option for the 24-year-old winger. Gray has failed to establish himself as a regular starter under Brendan Rodgers and he needs to leave in order to play regular first-team football. The London club could use more depth in their attacking department and Gray wouldn’t be a bad signing for them. The Leicester City winger is quite young and he’s likely to improve a lot with experience and coaching. A world-class manager like Jose Mourinho might be able to bring out the best in him. It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can agree on a fee for the winger in the coming weeks. Leicester might not be keen on strengthening their top-four ...
Gianluca Di Marzio confirms negotiations with Tottenham are advancing for 25-yr-old
Tottenham are keen on completing the signing of Milan Skriniar from Inter Milan before the transfer window closes. According to Gianluca di Marzio, the Premier League club are negotiating the 25-year-old’s signing and the discussions are advanced now. Yesterday we reported that Tottenham officials are in Italy to sort out the defender’s move to the London club and it seems that the situation is progressing. Mourinho needs a quality centre back to replace Jan Vertonghen and Skriniar would be ideal for his team. The 25-year-old has the talent to develop into one of the best defenders in the world and regular game time in the Premier League would certainly help him achieve his potential. The Slovakian defender is valued at €60 million and it will be interesting to see if Tottenham are willing...
