APRIL 2024.
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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- UNDER-21s : – Having already secured top spot in the Premier League 2 first phase, Tottenham’s Under-21s lost 0-5 against Crystal Palace at Sutton United tonight.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Aston Villa and Spurs are both reportedly in for Galatasaray winger Baris Alper Yilmaz, who is a 23 year old Turkish international.
Sheffield Wednesday and Millwall are both said to be keen to sign Spurs Development Squad midfielder Matthew Craig in the summer.
A new name being linked with Tottenham is 20 year old Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra, who could be available for between £42 million and £51 million.
Spurs were represented at the match between Sporting Lisbon and FC Porto last night, apparently watching Sporting striker Victor Gyokeres and midfielder Morten Hjulmand.
- EX-SPURS : – Former Spurs midfielder Stephen Clemence has been sacked by Gillingham today.
- OTHER NEWS : – Leicester City won the Championship title tonight …
- FIRST TEAM : – Tottenham lost 2-3 to Woolwich Wanderers at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this afternoon. MATCH REPORT .
- TRANSFER RUMOUR : – The Spurs move for Real Madrid’s teenage midfielder Arda Guler is looking to be off after the Spanish club seem keen to keep the Turkish international.
- EX-SPURS : – Former Tottenham Head Coach Andre Villas-Boas has been elected President of FC Porto.
- UNDER-18s : – A Damola Ajayi hat-trick and goals from Archie Baptiste and Han Willhoft-King earned Tottenham’s Under-18s a 5-3 win over West Bromwich Albion at Hotspur Way this morning.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – The agent of 21 year old Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Georgi Sudakov has posted a photo of himself at the THS this week on social media, sparking speculation that Spurs have had talks about the highly rated Ukraine international.
Stories today reckon Spurs will refuse to pay £50 million for Chelsea midfielder Connor Gallagher.
All the other rumours are about Tottenham’s interest in Alessandro Buongiorno, the Torino centre-back who might cost £40 million.
- OTHER NEWS : – Sheffield United were relegated to the Championship today … Sutton United have been relegated to the National League … Cheltenham Town were relegated to League Two today … Derby County were promoted to the Championship today …
- TEAM NEWS : – Tottenham will be without Oliver Skipp for Sunday’s home match against Woolwich Wanderers after he suffered a knock in training this week, along with long-term injury victims, Manor Solomon, Ryan Sessegnon, Destiny Udogie and Fraser Forster. On the up side, Richarlison and Pedro Porro have been training this week and should be available for selection.
- UNDER-21s : – With a goal in each half, Will Lankshear was the Spurs scorer who gave the Under-21s a 2-0 away win against Fulham at Motspur Park, to secure top place in the first phase of the Premier League 2 season with one game still to play. Lankshear will finish top scorer of this stage with 18 goals.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Having come through the Mancashter City, Daniel Rigge made the move to West Ham United London in 2022 and his goal-scoring form has made him a target for Woolwich Wanderers and Mancashter United, but Spurs are said to be leading the field for the 18 year old’s signing.
Rumours abound that Spurs could accept a lucrative offer for Richarlison if one is made this summer.
- OTHER NEWS : – Leicester City won promotion to the Premier League without playing tonight …
- PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY : – Today Spurs announced that they would be playing a pre-season friendly in Japan on 27th July 2024 against Vissel Kobe at the Japan National Stadium.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Spurs are today said to be keen to secure the signing of Torino central defender Alessandro Buongiorno, with the Italian club wanting 35 million Euros for the 24 year old.
Crystal Palace have set £60 million transfer fees for Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze with Spurs being linked to both players in the past.
Tottenham may make a move for Brentford striker Ivan Toney if there is little other interest in him, with the England international priced at £45 million.
Odd news from Italy reckons that Ange Postecoglou is planning talks with Giovani Lo Celso about a contract extension, in direct contrast to recent rumours that the Argentine midfielder had his heart set on leaving N17.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Rumours today claim that Giovani Lo Celso has spoken to Spurs about moving in the summer with his preference being to his former Spanish club Real Betis.
Meanwhile Bryan Gil also wants to return to Spain, to re-join Sevilla, while Feyenoord seem intent on signing the winger, with several offers coming in for him being reported.
The media today are claiming that Eberechi Eze, who is a summer transfer target for Mancashter City and Spurs, would prefer to be close to London if he leaves Crystal Palace.
With Spurs and Newcash United both interested in Chelsea midfielder Connor Gallagher, the England international is another who would prefer to stay closer to his roots in London, so some articles claim today.
It is said that Spurs are looking for a swap deal which would take Djed Spence to Genoa, where he is currently on loan, and also remove his salary from the wage bill, while bringing Icelandic attacking midfielder Albert Gudmundsson to N17 in an attempt to reduce the Profit and Sustainability impact.
Spurs are reported as being ready to make a 20 million Euros offer to Fenerbahce for Polish international midfielder Sebastian Syzmanski.
Brentford striker Ivan Toney is reported to be a £45 million target for Tottenham.
Stories linking Spurs with Nottingham Forest midfielder Danilo has surfaced today.
- POST-SEASON FRIENDLY : – The friendly on May 22nd between Spurs and Newcash United in Australia is reported to be making the FA think about banning such matches so soon after the end of the season with concerns about player welfare being cited as the reason.
- OTHER NEWS : – Tom Cleverley has been made the permanent manager at Watford …
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – 6 foot tall 19 year old Australian Thomas Waddingham of Brisbane Roar is said to have been recommended to Ange Postecoglou and could be a target for Tottenham.
SSC Napoli are renewing their interest in Giovani Lo Celso.
AZ Alkmaar are said to be looking at signing Troy Parrott.
- TRANSFER RUMOUR: – Lecce’s Patrick Dorgu is a player who can play at full-back or in midfield, with Spurs, Mancashter City and Liverpool all interested in the 19-year old, but he has his heart set on a move to Chelsea. He is priced at £20 million.
A story linking Tottenham with Bayer Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba has re-emerged today.
Another youngster Spurs are looking at is 19 year old Juventus’ Spanish youth defender Dean Huijsen.
Galatasaray are said to be interested in Ryan Sessegnon, but then the Turkish outfit claim to be interested in almost everyone these days … apart from Tanguy Ndombele.
- OTHER NEWS : – Barnsley sacked their manager Neill Collins today …
- TRANSFER RUMOUR: – Giovani Lo Celso is interesting Atletico Madrid, who are planning a 20 million Euros offer for the Argentine midfielder.
- INJURY NEWS: – Destiny Udogie has undergone surgery and will not play again this season.
- UNDER-21s : – Goals from Will Lankshear and Jamie Donley were enough to earn Tottenham’s Under-21s at Stevenage FC against Manchester United this afternoon, with all the goal coming in the first half.
- UNDER-18s : – Spurs scored a late equaliser at Crystal Palace’s training ground to earn a 1-1 draw thanks to an own goal four minutes from time against the Eagles, who were reduced to ten men when their captain was sent off for a second yellow card after 72 minutes.
- OTHER NEWS : – Port Vale and Fleetwood Town were been relegated from League One today …
- TRANSFER RUMOURS: – Girona and Real Sociedad are reported to be interested in signing Sergio Reguilon.
A strange rumour has emerged today linking Tottenham with a move for Luton Town defender Gabriel Osho, who could be available on a free transfer in the summer.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS: – Genoa midfielder Albert Gudmundsson was the subject of a meeting between Genoa, Tottenham and Juventus it was claimed today, with the Icelandic international a target for a number of clubs.
Spurs are reported to be the more likely of the sides to sign Nottingham Forest forward Morgan Gibbs-White with Newcash United also said to be interested.
Aston Villa, Newcash United and Tottenham are all reported to be monitoring Fenerbahce midfielder Ismail Yuksek and were said to be sending scouts to watch him in Europa League action tonight.
Bayern Munich are reported to be willing to sell winger Serge Gnabry in the summer, with Tottenham linked to an interest in the former Woolwich Wanderers player.
Another Bayern player who they may be ready to move on is Kim Min-Jae, the South Korean central defender, with Spurs being rumoured to have been keen on him in the past.
- THE FA CUP : – The Football Association and the Premier League have agreed changes to the FA Cup competition that will take effect from next season. There will be no replays from the First Round proper and all rounds from that stage will be played at a weekend, but the Fourth Round will be played on six days from Friday to Wednesday. The final will be played on the penultimate Saturday of the season with no Premier League matches taking place on that day. The agreement will run for six years.
- WINTER BREAK : – As part of the discussions between the Football Association and the Premier League, it has been decided to abandon the Premier League winter break on medical advice.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS: – An odd story links Tottenham with a free transfer move for Mancashter United striker Anthony Martial in the summer.
Elsewhere, rumours hint that Spurs will seek to extend Timo Werner‘s stay at the THS by trying to take him on loan for a further season, rather than making the deal permanent.
Fenerbahce are reported to be ready to sell their Polish midfielder Sebastian Szymanski in the summer, with Tottenham mooted to have an interest in the 24 year old.
An article today claims that Tottenham have received an offer for Bryan Gil from Feyenoord, although no details of it are revealed..
- OTHER NEWS : – Relegated Rotherham United sacked their manager Liam Richardson today and appointed Stevenage manager Steve Evans …
- TRANSFER RUMOURS: – According to stories today, Tottenham are going to have to contend with Woolwich Wanderers if they want to sign AFC Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke.
News out of Algeria is that Tottenham have made an offer for 23 year old Union Saint-Gilliose striker Mohamed Amoura.
Rumours linking Spurs with RB Leipzig’s Spanish midfielder Dani Olmo are doing the rounds again.
Tottenham and Liverpool have apparently started making enquiries of RKC Genk about signing their Moroccan midfielder Bilal El Khannouss. Atletico Madrid are also said to be keen on the 19 year old.
Shakhtar Donetsk and Ukraine midfielder Georgiy Sudakov is said to be a player Tottenham are monitoring, but his release clause is £128 million.
- UNDER-18s : – Norwich City beat Spurs Under-18s 2-0 at their training ground this afternoon.
- OTHER NEWS : – Stockport County won the League Two title tonight … Mansfield Town won promotion to League One tonight … Forest Green Rovers were relegated to the National League tonight … Portsmouth have been promoted to the Championship tonight as League One champions …
- UNDER-21s : – The Under-21s beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 5-1 at Stevenage FC tonight in Premier League 2. Tottenham’s goals were scored by Jude Soonsup-Bell, Tyrell Ashcroft, Rio Kyerematen, Will Lankshear and an Alfie Pond own goal.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Tottenham are reported to have made an offer to Fulham’s out of contract central defender Tosin Adarabioyo.
Spurs are reported to be interested in signing West Ham United London’s defender Ben Johnson on a free transfer in the summer.
A new name as a midfield signing has cropped up today with Boca Juniors’ 21 year old Cristian Medina being looked at by Tottenham.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Ashley Phillips is reported in the Sun to be a summer loan target for Sheffield United.
Tottenham are said to be looking for midfield reinforcements in the summer, with Dani Rodriguez and Pablo Torre of Barcelona seen as two promising youngsters, while Atalanta’s Ederson, Leicester City’s Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Chelsea’s Connor Gallagher all reported to be players linked with moves to Spurs.
Any attempt that Tottenham make to sign Bologna central defender Riccardo Calafiori will see Juventus compete with them for the 21 year old.
- TEAM NEWS : – Tottenham lost 0-4 away to Newcash United this afternoon. MATCH REPORT .
- TRANSFER RUMOUR : – Giovani Lo Celso is a summer target for Aston Villa and Real Betis, but the midfielder would prefer a move to Barcelona.
- UNDER-18s : – Tottenham’s Under-18s lost 3-4 to Fulham at Hotspur Way this morning. The Spurs goals came from Damola Ajayi, a Mikey Moore penalty and Ellis Lehane.
- OTHER NEWS : – Wrexham and Stockport County won promotion to League One today …
- TEAM NEWS : – Richarlison is still unavailable because of injury and is joined in missing out on playing at Newcash United tomorrow by Fraser Forster, Manor Solomon and Ryan Sessegnon.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Spanish media are reporting that Tottenham have made a £26 million offer for Barcelona’s 21 year old midfielder Pablo Torre, who is currently on loan at Girona.
The news that Chelsea might sell 12 of their first team squad in the summer has resurrected the supposed interest Spurs have in midfielder Connor Gallagher at £40 million with it being said an early move when the transfer window opens being sought.
Spurs have apparently approached Fulham to discuss a move for free central defender transfer target Tosin Adarabioyo.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Feyenoord are reported to be interested in signing Bryan Gil, although it is unclear if it would be a permanent deal or a loan.
Tottenham are said to be in contact with Feyenoord about signing their £60 million rated Mexican striker Santiago Giminez.
Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo has his name put in the frame with an interest from Spurs, as well as Liverpool and Newcash United.
Eintracht Frankfurt’s 19 year old Swedish international midfielder Hugo Larsson has apparently caught Tottenham’s eye. Liverpool and Newcash United are also linked.
Algerian striker Mohamed Amoura of Union Saint-Gilloise is a player Spurs are said to be interested in.
- OTHER NEWS : – Sheffield United have been deducted two points from the next season they play in the Championship over unpaid debts to other clubs during their 2022-23 promotion season … Morecambe have been deducted three points because of a failure to pay their players on time …
- FIXTURE RE-ARRANGED : – The match postponed after Mancashter City were involved in the FA Cup semi-final has been re-scheduled for Tuesday 14th May at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with the game kicking off at 20.00. The match will be televised live on Sky Sports.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Today’s central defender to be linked with Tottenham is Bayer Leverkusen’s Ecuadorian international Piero Hincapie, with the 22 year old thought to be priced at over 40 million Euros.
19 year old Moroccan midfielder Bilal El Khannouss of KRC Genk is said to be a target for Liverpool and Spurs and may cost about £22 million.
Recurring rumours about Leicester City midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Athletic Bilbao striker Nico Williams are featured among today’s stories about Tottenham.
Another re-run of a report about Tottenham’s interest in Genoa’s Icelandic attacking midfielder Albert Gudmundsson reckons that his price tag may have gone up to at least 40 million Euros.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – A lot of stories today surround Tottenham’s interest (among other clubs) in signing Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams, who has a 55 million Euros release clause.
RB Leipzig’s French central defender Mohamed Simakin is reported to be a player Spurs are looking at, with his contract triggering a 70 million Euros release clause in the summer.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Newcash United and Tottenham are reported to be interested in signing Leicester City midfielder Wilfried Ndidi.
Spurs are said to be willing to accept offers for Troy Parrott in the summer.
- OTHER NEWS : – Everton have been docked another two points for financial misdemeanours this season, although they will appeal even though the punishment was reduced from the five point penalty the Premier League wanted …
- FIRST TEAM : – Tottenham beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this evening. MATCH REPORT .
- EX-SPURS : – Former Spurs full back Joe Kinnear died today following a number of years suffering with dementia. MEHSTG sends it’s condolences to his family and friends..
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Tottenham are reported to have offered Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg to AC Milan, but the Serie A club are rumoured to be looking elsewhere.
Rumour today has it that Spurs are ready to offload Tanguy Ndombele for just £4.3 million.
- UNDER-21s : – Reading earned a 2-2 draw with Spurs Under-23s today at Hotspur Way with a late equaliser after Yago Santiago and Will Lankshear gave Tottenham a 2-0 lead and the Royals had a man sent off.
- UNDER-18s : – Tottenham’s Under-18s won 6-1 away at Reading today. The goal-scorers in the big win were Mikey Moore, Luca Williams-Barnett, Yusuf Akhamrich, Miracle Adewaole and two from Ellis Lehane.
- TEAM NEWS : – Richarlison will have to sit out Sunday evening’s match against Nottingham Forest because of a knee problem. Manor Solomon, Ryan Sessegnon and Fraser Forster are all likely to miss the remainder of the season with their on-going injuries.
- FIXTURE CHANGES : – Spurs have had two games moved for TV coverage …
Chelsea (Away) Thursday 2nd May kicking off at 19.30 (Sky Sports)
Liverpool (Away) Sunday 5th May kicking off at 16.30 (Sky Sports)
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Liverpool and Spurs are reported to be looking at Leeds United winger Crysencio Summerville.
Tottenham’s interest in Juventus’ England Under-21 winger Samuel Iling-Junior is said to be available for 15 million to 20 million Euros in the summer.
- OTHER NEWS : – Rotherham United were relegated from the Championship tonight …
- TRANSFER RUMOUR : – Spurs are said to be among four Premier League clubs interested in signing Leicester City midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, along with Brighton & Hove Albion, Woolwich Wanderers and Mancashter United.
- FINANCES : – Spurs have announced that they made a £549.6 million income for the year 2022-2023, with matchday income making up £117.6 million of the total. However, after tax, the club made a loss of £50.1 million, the fourth year in succession that they have recorded a loss, but well within Profit and Sustainability Regulations (PSR) limits thanks to an offset of £72 million that was due to the stadium and other footballing investments (women’s football, training facilities, etc).
- POTENTIAL INVESTORS : – Following the finance statement, Daniel Levy said that the club are looking to “capitalise on our long term potential” by seeking investors to provide funds to invest in the team and carry out further building projects. Discussions are already underway between the club’s financial advisors and interested parties.
- TRANSFER RUMOUR : – SSC Napoli are said to be ready to appoint former Tottenham Head Coach Antonio Conte and there are rumours that he would want to sign Dejan Kulusevski once he takes over at the Serie A club.
- FIRST TEAM : – Tottenham drew 1-1 against West Ham United London at the Taxpayer’s Stadium tonight. MATCH REPORT .
- UNDER-21s : – Tottenham Under-21s beat Aston Villa 3-1 at their training ground in the quarter-final of the Premier League Cup, thanks to goals from Yago Santiago, Jamie Donley and Will Lankshear.
- TRANSFER RUMOUR : – Spurs and Brighton & Hove Albion are being linked with a move for 23 year old Colombian Kevin Meir, the Cruz Azul goalkeeper.
- OTHER NEWS : – Plymouth Argyle sacked manager Ian Foster today …
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Tottenham’s interest in signing Nottingham Forest striker Morgan Gibbs-White could cost them more than £50 million.
Spurs and Woolwich Wanderers are both claimed to be ready to bid £100 million for Newcash United’s Swedish winger Alexander Isak.
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