WHITE HOT LINES – APRIL 2022
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.
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- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Dan Neil, the 20 year old Sunderland midfielder, is interesting Spurs, Crystal Palace and Brighton and Hove Albion.
News from Spain indicates that Real Madrid are keen to exercise their buy-back clause for Sergio Reguilon, although other reports reckon Manchester United are keen on signing him.
Crystal Palace and West Ham United London are the latest clubs to be linked with Cameron Carter-Vickers.
- UNDER-18s : – Norwich City beat Spurs Under-18s 3-2 at their training ground today. Spurs scored with goals from Thomas Bloxham and Rio Kyerematen.
- OTHER NEWS : – Norwich City were relegated from the Premier League today … Gillingham, Doncaster Rovers and AFC Wimbledon were all relegated from League One today … Wigan Athletic were crowned League One champions today and Rotherham United won automatic promotion from that division …
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- TEAM NEWS : – Spurs will be missing the injured Oliver Skipp, Japhet Tanganga, Matt Doherty and Sergio Reguilon for Sunday’s match against Leicester City at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Cameron Carter-Vickers‘ price tag may be beyond Glasgow Celtic’s means, so Fulham and South Coast big Club have been rumoured to have an interest in the central defender.
The Independent claim that Manchester United may be willing to offer Marcus Rashford to Tottenham as part of a deal to tempt the club to part with Harry Kane.
Claims in the Spanish press rumour that Spurs may consider a move for Atletico Madrid’s 27 year old Uruguayan central defender Jose Giminez.
MANAGER RUMOURS : – Antonio Conte has revealed that there is no truth in the rumours about him taking over at Paris Saint Germain next season, claiming it is “fake news”. The Italian coach said he will sit down with the club at the end of the season to discuss his position. However, the press seem to think that Conte’s comments may be far from the truth and have put Graham Barber and Roberto Mancini in the frame should the move to France take place.
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- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Sergio Reguilon has been the subject of an enquiry from a Spanish club, with Tottenham reported as being willing to receive offers for the left back in the summer.
QPR are interested in taking Harvey White, Kion Etete and Troy Parrott on loan next season.
Spurs are reportedly monitoring South Coast Big Club midfielder James Ward-Prowse.
Antonio Conte is reported to be a big fan of West Ham United London midfielder Tomas Soucek.
- OTHER NEWS : – QPR manager Mark Warburton and Blackburn Rovers boss Tony Mowbray will be leaving their posts at their respective clubs after not being offered contract extensions when they run out in the summer …
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- TRANSFER RUMOUR : – Steven Bergwijn is reported as being desperate to leave Spurs in the summer.
Tottenham may revive their interest in Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Adama Traore, as Barcelona appear unlikely to take up the option of making the transfer permanent.
Reports claim that Spurs will have scouts at Leicester City on Thursday to watch AS Roma’s midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo.
Spurs have joined a large number of clubs interested in signing Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Ruben Neves.
- STAFFING NEWS : – Brian Carey has left his post as Head of Recruitment, which he has occupied for six years at the club.
- COURT CASE : – A Newcash United supporter has been fined £300 for making a Nazi salute at Spurs fans during the game at St. James’ Park and could receive a banning order preventing him from attending football matches.
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- INJURY NEWS : – Oliver Skipp has flown to the USA to have surgery on his pelvic injury that will rule him out for the rest of the season.
- PRE-SEASON : – The pre-season friendly against Glasgow Rangers that was rumoured yesterday has been confirmed for Saturday 23rd July with a 15.00 kick-off at Ibrox.
- TRANSFER RUMOUR : – Newcash United are reportedly interested in signing Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in the summer for £30 million.
- UNDER-23s : – The fixture away at Chelsea for the Spurs Under-23s has been re-arranged for Sunday 8th May with a 13.00 kick-off at the Pensioners’ Cobham training ground.
- OTHER NEWS : – Exeter City won promotion to League One tonight …
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- UNDER-23s : – Spurs Under-23s beat Derby County 1-0 away tonight with a Jamie Bowden goal.
- PRE-SEASON : – Talks are reported to be underway for Tottenham to play a pre-season friendly at Ibrox after the trip to South Korea. Additionally, it is hinted that Spurs may play a club from Europe in a friendly a week before the season begins in Israel.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Should Lautaro Martinez leave Internazionale, it is reported his clubs of choice to join are Tottenham and Atletico Madrid.
Spurs are said to have made a £6.8 million offer for Ridvan Yilmaz of Besiktas, but the Turkish club are believed to only accept a fee of £8.4 million for the left back who has asked his club to make his dream transfer easy for him.
Reports claim that Spurs have held talks with Juventus striker Paulo Dybala, who will be a free agent in the summer, with wages of £200, 000 a week rumoured to be offered.
Tottenham may revive their interest in striker Marcus Thuram of Borussia Monchengladbach, who is said to be set to leave the Bundesliga club in the summer, probably for around £10 million to £15 million.
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- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Spurs and Chelsea are interested in signing 21 year old forward Martin Satriano of Internazionale, who is currently on loan at Brest in France.
Tottenham are once again linked with a move for Bayern Munich’s former Woolwich Wanderers midfielder Serge Gnabry.
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- FIRST TEAM : – Tottenham drew 0-0 away at Brentford this evening. Match Report.
- TRANSFER RUMOUR : – 29 year old Eintracht Frankfurt winger Filip Kostic is today linked with interest from Tottenham after some impressive Europa League performances.
- UNDER-18s : – The Tottenham Under-18 team won 2-1 against West Bromwich Albion at Hotspur Way this afternoon. George Abbott and Riley Owen were the Spurs goal-scorers.
- OTHER NEWS : – Oldham Athletic have been relegated to the National League after losing today, becoming the first team who have played in the Premier League to lose their place in the Football League … Peterborough United were relegated to League One today … Forest Green Rovers won promotion to League One today …
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- TEAM NEWS : – Injured Matt Doherty and Japhet Tanganga are both ruled out for the remainder of the season, while Oliver Skipp‘s groin injury keeps him side-lined for the game with Brentford tomorrow.
- CONTRACT : – Academy defender Alfie Dorrington has signed his first professional contract with Spurs.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Tottenham had representatives in Portugal to watch Sporting v Porto match, with the press in that country assuming that the club were watching midfielders Joao Palhinha of Sporting and Matheus Nunes of Porto.
Glasgow Celtic’s talks with Cameron Carter-Vickers over a £6 million move from Spurs are said to be progressing well.
It is reported in a number of reports that Tottenham may make a move for free agent Angel de Maria, with the Paris Saint Germain winger becoming a free agent in the summer.
- MANAGER RUMOUR : – Some sources reckon that Antonio Conte is looking to move into the manager’s job to be vacated by Mauricio Pochettino at Paris Saint Germain in the summer.
- OTHER NEWS : – Barnsley were relegated to League One tonight.
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- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Internazionale’s wing back Denzel Dumfries is said to be a target for Spurs, with the Dutch international looking like he might be sold in the summer.
Spurs could make a move for Juventus’ French midfielder Adrien Rabiot, who could be sold for as little as 15 million Euros.
It is reported that Tottenham have sent scouts to watch Coventry City’s attacking midfielder Callum O’Hare this season.
Antonin Barak, a midfielder with Verona, is mentioned as a potential summer target for Tottenham.
Aston Villa’s Under-23 left back Travis Patterson has been watched a few times by Spurs scouts.
- OTHER NEWS : – Manchester United have announced that Ajax manager Erik tan Hag will be their next manager …
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- CONTRACTS : – Oliver Skipp has extended his contract with Tottenham until 2027.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – It is widely reported today that Spurs are readying a £42 million offer for Torino defenders Gleison Bremer and Wilfried Singo.
West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone has allegedly told friends that he wants to sign for Spurs in the summer, when he becomes a free agent.
With Antonio Conte set for a meeting with Fabio Paratici and Daniel Levy, the Tottenham boss is supposedly ready to ask for six summer signings, who could include some of Marseille’s 22 year old midfielder Boubacar Kamara, Leicester City’s Youri Tielemens (who the club are said to be prioritising over Christian Eriksen), Real Madrid striker Marco Asensio (who agent Jorge Mendes is trying to push towards N17), Villareal central defender Pau Torres, SSC Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly and Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips (although it is unlikely that the club will want to enter an auction with Manchester United for the England player).
The Daily Telegraph report that Tottenham are ready to listen to bids for Joe Rodon.
The Turkish press are claiming that Spurs scouts will watch Ridvan Yilmaz and Eren Elmali, the left backs of Besiktas and Kasimpasa respectively.
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- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Rumours today link Spurs with a continuing interest in signing former midfielder Christian Eriksen, should he choose to leave Brentford in the summer, but are keeping tabs on AS Roma midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo in case the return to N17 for the Danish international doesn’t come off.
As well as Keane Lewis-Potter, David Pleat was said to be watching 21 year old Hull City central defender Jacob Greaves on Sunday at Millwall.
- UNDER-18s : – Tottenham’s Under-18s lost out to a last minute goal as Chelsea won 3-2 at Cobham today. Max McKnight and Jamie Donley scored for Spurs.
- OTHER NEWS : – Spurs will be playing Fulham next season as they won promotion back to the Premier League tonight …
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- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – David Pleat was at Millwall’s home game against Hull City yesterday supposedly casting an eye over the Tigers’ midfielder Keane Lewis-Potter.
It is reported that Antonio Conte is pushing Daniel Levy hard to sign Chelsea central defender Antonio Rudiger who will be available on a free transfer in the summer.
The Italian press are claiming that Conte would welcome the signing of Paris Saint Germain midfielder Leandro Paraedes.
- OTHER NEWS : – Derby County were relegated from the Championship today …
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- FIXTURE CHANGE : – The home game against Leicester City scheduled for Saturday 30th April with a 15.00 kick off has been confirmed as moving to Sunday 1st May with the kick off at 14.00.
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- FIRST TEAM : – Tottenham lost 0-1 to Brighton and Hove Albion at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this afternoon. Match Report.
- TRANSFER RUMOUR : – A Tottenham scout watched Kim Min-Jae, the Fenerbahce full back and Antonio Conte has identified him as a signing he wants the club to make according to reports today.
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- UNDER-18s : – The Spurs Under-18 side beat Norwich City 2-1 at Hotspur Way with goals from Rio Kyerematen and Jamie Donley.
- TRANSFER RUMOUR : – Atletico Madrid’s left sided central defender Mario Hermoso is touted by the Daily Mail as a player Spurs are interested in, with the 26 year old’s place in the La Liga side not guaranteed possibly ending with his exit in the summer for £25 million.
- LEGAL MATTERS : – Fabio Paratici has been acquitted of financial malfeasance in an Italian court, where they were asking for a 16 month suspension from football if found guilty of being involved in dodgy transfer deals.
- OTHER NEWS : – Not such a Good Friday for Sean Dyche who got the sack from the Burnley manager’s post today … Scunthorpe United were relegated to the National League today …
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- TEAM NEWS : – With Matt Doherty ruled out for the season with a knee ligament injury sustained in a tackle by Matt Cash on Saturday, the other absentees from the Spurs squad are Oliver Skipp (groin) and Japhet Tanganga (ankle).
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Apparently, Antonio Conte has asked for the signings of Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie and Internazionale defender Stefan de Vrij in the summer.
The Spurs manager is reported to be set to meet with Chelsea central defender Antonio Rudiger, with Manchester United and Barcelona also interested in the German international.
It is reported that Villarreal have opened talks with Spurs over the £30 million transfer of Giovani Lo Celso, although other sources claim that he may be used in a swap deal to bring central defender Pau Torres to Tottenham.
Incoming Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag apparently wants to make Steven Bergwijn his first signing.
Fabio Paratici has reportedly started talks with Gleison Bremer, the Brazilian Torino central defender with a view to a £41.5 million transfer for the 25 year old.
Tottenham are one of a number of European clubs interested in River Plate’s 21 year old central midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
- PRE-SEASON TOUR : – A K-League All-Stars team will provide the first opposition of Tottenham’s pre-season tour of South Korea in the summer. The game will take place on Wednesday 13th July at the Seoul World Cup stadium, with the kick off time yet to be arranged.
- FIXTURE CHANGE : – With Leicester City progressing in the Europa Conference League, the fixture scheduled for Saturday 30th April at 15.00 may now be moved to Sunday 1st May with the kick off time to be confirmed.
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- TRANSFER RUMOUR : – SS Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is said to be a player that Antonio Conte is very keen to bring to N17.
- ANTONIO CONTE : – Spurs boss Antonio Conte has tested positive for Covid-19, but is expected to be able to take his place on the touchline for Saturday’s lunch-time game against Brighton & Hove Albion.
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- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Tottenham are alleged to be showing an interest in signing Leicester City’s Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemens.
Manchester United are claimed to be ready to challenge Spurs for their former goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, who will leave West Bromwich Albion on a free transfer in the summer.
News from France reports that a Spurs scout was at Lens’ 3-0 win over Nice at the weekend, with midfielders Seko Fofana and Cheick Doucoure the focus of their attention.
Borussia Monchengladbach central defender Matthias Ginter will be available in the summer on a free transfer with West Ham United London and Spurs interested, after the German international has refused to entertain any approach from Aston Villa.
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- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Spurs are reportedly interested in signing Real Madrid’s 24 year-old striker Luka Jovic in the summer.
Juventus midfielder Juan Cuadrado looks set to leave in the summer when his contract expires, with Antonio Conte believed to be a big fan of the Colombian international.
- OTHER NEWS : – David Artell has been sacked by Crewe Alexandra following their relegation to League Two …
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- INJURY UPDATE : – Matt Doherty looks likely to miss the remainder of the season with a knee ligament injury following a challenge from Matt Cash in yesterday’s win over Aston Villa.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – It is reported today that Tottenham and Woolwich Wanderers have been offered striker Marco Asensio by Real Madrid for £25 million.
Spurs, Chelsea, Woolwich Wanderers and Manchester United are all interested in signing Birmingham City’s 19 year old defender Nico Gordon.
- OTHER NEWS : – Former manager of many clubs Neil Warnock (the man with the funny anagram of his name) has announced his retirement from football management. We would like to wish him a happy retirement. He won’t be missed.
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- FIRST TEAM : – Tottenham beat Aston Villa 4-0 at Villa Park this evening. Match Report.
- UNDER-18s : – Spurs Under-18s beat West Ham United London 5-3 away today, with the Tottenham scorers Jamie Donley (two – one a penalty), Billy Heaps, Jaden Williams and Max McKnight.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Tottenham and Manchester United are rumoured to be interested in 22 year old Athetic Bilboa central defender Dani Vivian.
- James Maddison is the alleged transfer target for Woolwich Wanderers and Spurs in the summer, with Leicester City wanting £60 million for the midfielder.
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- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – 19 year old Peterborough United central defender Ronnie Edwards is reported to be the subject of an imminent offer from Spurs, as they seek to snap up the Harlow born England Under-19 international ahead of other Premier League clubs.
It is reported that Tottenham will be sending scouts to watch Fenerbahce full back Kim Min-Jae along with a number of other clubs, with the South Korean defender recommended by Heung Min-Son.
Worryingly, Tottenham are being linked with a move for Richarlison, who is looking to leave Everton in the summer with prices of £65 million and £40 million being quoted.
Fiorentina midfielder Nikola Milenkovic could be a target for Tottenham in the summer, having a release clause of £12.5 million.
Reports claim that Spurs have made a 50 million Euro offer for Internazionale defender Alessandro Bastoni.
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- TEAM NEWS : – Ryan Sessegnon and Sergio Reguilon are both set to return to the matchday squad for the visit to Aston Villa on Saturday. Japhet Tanganga‘s surgery rules him out and Oliver Skipp is still building up to match fitness.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Spurs are said to be keen to re-sign Christian Eriksen following his return to the Premier League with Brentford on a short-term contract that will expire in the summer.
A left-sided centre-half – SC Freiburg’s Nico Schlotterbeck – is said to be on Tottenham’s radar, with the 22 year old having been the subject of a £40 million bid in the January transfer window.
Leeds United and Spurs are reportedly interested in the former Tottenham youth wide midfielder Noni Madueke, who is at PSV Eindhoven.
RB Leipzig’s Josko Gvardiol is Tottenham’s preferred top target for the left side of the back three, but they may be to break their transfer record for the 20 year old to come to N17.
Internazionale’s Alessandro Bastoni is another name on the Spurs list for potential central defender signings in the summer.
A rumour linking Spurs to 33 year old Real Betis defender Alex Moreno has emerged, with Barcelona and Crystal Palace also keen on the Spanish left-back.
Tottenham are reported to be ready to make a move for Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku in the summer.
Atletico Madrid are interested in signing Emerson Royal when the transfer window re-opens.
Portuguese newspaper A Bola is claiming that Fabio Paratici has made contact with Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez’s club Benfica about a move to N17 in the summer.
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- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Reports today claim that Fabio Paratici has been talking to Torino about a deal for their right-back Wilfried Singo.
Harry Kane is apparently interested in hearing what Manchester United have to say regarding a move in the summer according to some articles today.
- OSSIE ARDILES : – Our Club ambassador, former manager and player Ossie Ardiles has undergone heart surgery and is currently recovering well in hospital.
- UNDER-17s : – Tottenham’s Under-17s lost 0-6 to Manchester City in the Premier League Under-17 Cup Final at Loughborough University today.
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- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Wolverhampton Wanderers are reported to be keen to signing Cameron Carter-Vickers for £10 million, but Burnley, Glasgow Celtic and Leicester City are also interested in the Spurs defender.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reported to be challenging Tottenham for the signing of Sporting Lisbon midfielder Joao Palhinha.
According to the German press, Tottenham are looing at RB Leipzig’s 24 year old midfielder Konrad Laimer, who has been likened to N’Golo Kante.
Barcelona have not decided against a move for Sergio Reguilon according to news today.
An Italian source claims that Spurs and Woolwich Wanderers are looking at signing Paris Saint Germain midfielder Leandro Paredes.
Tottenham are said to be favourites to sign West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone on a free transfer in the summer.
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- FIXTURE CHANGES : – The re-arrangement of the home fixture against Woolwich Wanderers and the selection of games for live TV coverage in may have resulted in the following games being moved : –
Liverpool (away) – Saturday 7th May – kick off 19.45 (BT Sport)
Woolwich Wanderers (home) – Thursday 12th May – kick off 19.45 (Sky Sports)
Burnley (home) Sunday 15th May – kick off Noon (BT Sport).
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Glasgow Celtic are reported to be in talks with Tottenham about signing Cameron Carter-Vickers for £6 million.
Spurs and Manchester United are both keen on signing Christian Eriksen should he leave Brentford in the summer.
- UNDER-23s : – Spurs Under-23s lost 1-3 away at West Ham United London this evening, with the Tottenham goal scored by Max Robson.
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- FIRST TEAM : – Tottenham beat Newcash United 5-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this afternoon. Match Report.
- TRANSFER RUMOUR : – Tottenham and Manchester City are both interested in signing the 15 year-old Derby County goalkeeper Jack Thompson.
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- TRANSFER RUMOUR : – West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone is once again being linked with Tottenham.
- UNDER-18s : – Spurs Under-18s beat Reading 2-1 away today, with two goals from Jamie Donley.
- MEHSTG VIEW : – West Ham United London manager David Moyes claims their midfielder Declan Rice is worth £150 million based on the valuation of Harry Kane. We’re not sure how he works that out and although the price of rice has gone up a lot recently in supermarkets, we don’t think that this hyper-inflated price is anywhere near value for money compared to whatever you would pay for Harry.
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- FOOTBALLER OF THE MONTH : – Harry Kane collected his seventh Premier League Footballer of the Month award for March, equalling the record held by Sergio Aguero
- TEAM NEWS : – Tottenham will have Ben Davies available for Sunday’s match at home to Newcash United. However, both Oliver Skipp and Ryan Sessegnon are still out, but are close to returning to training.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – The Daily Express claims that Spurs might be tempted to make a move for Leeds United’s wide midfielder Jack Harrison if they are unable to sign Adama Traore in the summer.
There’s lots of gossip about Tottenham’s interest in signing Internazionale striker Lautaro Martinez in the summer, with an alleged fee of 70 million Euros being quoted.
Rumours concerning Rubin Kazan winger Khavica Khavaratskhelia interesting Spurs and Woolwich Wanderers at £12.5 million have been spreading in the media today.
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