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   Federico Fazio looks like he wants to join AS Roma, but Tottenham are holding the deal up, because of worries over Jan Vertonghen's injury (apparently).  Anderlecht's 19 year old midfielder Youri Tielemeans has given clubs hope of signing him after he indicated he would be willing to listen to offers, especially from Premier League teams.
   Tottenham's Under-21s beat Standard Liege on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the European Under-21 Tournament in Ploufragan, France.  Christian Maghoma scored Tottenham's goal before Nathan Oduwa and Anthony Georgiou scored to give Spurs a 2-0 penalty shoot-out win.

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   QPR have been knocked back in their attempt to take Alex Pritchard on loan with a view to a permanent deal, as Spurs are looking to sell him, but the GBP8 million asking price is a little rich for the Hoops.
   SC Caen beat Tottenham Under-21s 1-0 in the European Under-21 Tournament in France and fellow French side Stade Brestois beat Spurs 2-0.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Wolverhampton Wanderers have appointed Walter Zenga as their new manager ... Uwe Rosler has been named as the new boss at Fleetwood Town  ... 

   Tottenham lost 0-1 to Atletico Madrid in Melbourne in their International Champions Cup match this morning.  A match report will follow.
   No new transfer tittle tattle today, but apparently Christian Eriksen has turned down an offer from Tottenham of a new deal, although he says he is happy to stay at White Hart Lane.  It is thought he is looking for an increase in wages from the reported GBP30,000 a week he is on now.
   Nathan Oduwa's equaliser took Spurs Under-21s to a penalty shoot-out against Stade Rennais, which the French side won 2-1.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Wolverhampton Wanderers sacked their head coach Kenny Jackett today ... 

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   MEHSTG's spin story ... The Olympic Stadium at Stratford looks set to be renamed the Tesco Stadium it was revealed today.  Well, I suppose every little (GBP700 million) helps ... West Ham United.
   MEHSTG's no-spin story ... Arsenal were so overjoyed with their 2-1 pre-season win over the MLS All-Stars in the USA that they trolled Tottenham Hotspur on their official Twitter feed as the All-Stars beat Spurs last season.  Obviously, there is a deep issue involved in N5 at play here and as a Spurs fan, my question is ... "And you are bothered about this because ...  ????".

   It has been revealed on the internet that the cause of the hold up in Clinton N'Jie's loan move to Marseille is down to the fact that he filled in his visa application wrongly.  Spurs are meanwhile looking to South America, where Velez Sarsfield striker - 17 year old Maxi Romero (didn't he record "Chase The Devil" ?) - is a target, with Arsenal also keen on the Argentinian youngster.  Kieran Trippier has said he is not leaving Tottenham this summer, while Federico Fazio has been offered to AS Roma, as Spurs try to shift the Spanish central defender and Tottenham are set to rival Liverpool for the signing of Croatian Internazionale midfielder Marcelo Brozovic.
   Some good injury news in that Jan Vertonghen may not be out for as long as predicted after picking up an injury in the Euro 2106 tournament.  Spurs will assess the Belgian defender's ankle on their return to England to see if he could be fit for the first game of the season at Everton.  Christian Eriksen's viral infection appears to have cleared and he might well feature in tomorrow's International Champions Cup match in Melbourne against Atletico Madrid.

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   MEHSTG's spin story ... In tonight's  Europa League action, West Ham United lost 1-2 to .. .who ?

   Hugo Lloris has been nominated twice for saves he made for France in the Euro 2016 tournament, against Germany and Iceland, as part of UEFA's Save of the Season award.
   Nabil Bentaleb is interesting Middlesbrough, but they might not be willing to do business at GBP9 million, while Alex Pritchard's asking price of GBP8 million has had not firm takers as yet.  The transfer of Georges-Kevin N'Koudou is being held up by work permit issues and Clinton N'Jie's injury.  The deal has been agreed, so it is just a question of time it is reported.  Mainz and Turkey midfielder Yunus Malli is said to be available at a price of GBP8.4 million, but for four days only, as his contract specifies that will not be the cost after the end of July.  .  Southampton still seem keen on buying Kieran Trippier for GBP5 million, while Spurs, Arsenal and West Ham United are looking at Toulouse striker Wissam Ben Yedder, with the 25 year old thought not be available at GBP8 million.
   Former Spurs Development striker Darren McQueen has joined Ebbsfleet United.

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   Tottenham lost 1-2 to Juventus in the International Champions Cup friendly in Melbourne this morning (UK time).  Match report to follow.
   It is widely reported that Spurs are asking GBP10 million for Nabil Bentaleb and GBP9 million for Alex Pritchard, as Mauricio Pochettino has said they have no place in the side, with QPR interested in taking Pritchard on loan with a view to a permanent deal.  Olympique Lyonnais made a late bid to take former striker Clinton N'Jie on loan, but it looks as though his loan move to Marseille will go through n the next couple of days.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Steven Pressley has resigned as manager of Fleetwood Town ... 

   Speaking in Australia ahead of Tottenham's friendly with Juventus tomorrow, Mauricio Pochettino said he will be staying at Tottenham amid rumours of the Argentine FA trying to tempt him into being the national team manager.  The Spurs Head Coach also said that Nabil Bentaleb, Alex Pritchard and Federico Fazio have been told that they do not figure in his plans for this season.  Clinton N'Jie did not travel with the squad to Melbourne because of an injury the assembled media were informed.
   Spurs might have to pay GBP15 million for West Ham United defender Reece Oxford, who they had on their books as a junior.  Newcastle United, Swansea City, Leeds United and Norwich City are all being linked with a move for midfielder Alex Pritchard today, while Southampton seem keen on signing Spurs right back Kieran Trippier for GBP 5 million.  Former Spurs midfielder Rafael van der Vaart may be heading back to English football with Reading, as he is in talks about a move to the Championship side. 

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   Sunday transfer rumours link Tottenham with a move for Aston Villa's 17 year old attacking midfielder Andre Green, while Nabil Bentaleb is being linked with a loan move  to Portuguese champions Benfica.  Stoke City are the latest club to express an interest in Nacer Chadli.

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   Today, Tottenham are linked with a move for 23 year old striker Joao Mario of Euro 2016 winners Portugal and Sporting Lisbon.  Youth takes the headlines with a story that says Spurs are linked with Peterborough United's Portuguese 17 year old Leonardo da Silva Lopes, a midfielder, who Arsenal and Chelsea are also watching him the report claims. 
   The Under-21s drew 1-1 with Yeovil Town at Hotspur Way this afternoon, thanks to Ryan Loft's equaliser .

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   OTHER NEWS ... David Moyes has been announced as the new manager of Sunderland ... 

   The big story today is that Argentina want Mauricio Pochettino as their new national team manager.  Well, he is actually one of three managers the Argentinian FA are travelling to Europe to speak to.  So, a lot of journalistic licence has been taken.  Meanwhile, the Spurs squad for the trip to play Juventus and Atletico Madrid does not contain the players who took part in the Euro 2016 tournament, apart from Kevin Wimmer, but contains a number of the development squad, although Nabil Bentaleb, Clinton N'Jie, Alex Pritchard and Federico Fazio, so the media claim they will all be sold before the season begins.  Apparently, Spurs, West ham United and Arsenal have put in offers for German international defender  Matthias Ginter.  The Daily Mail claims Spurs are interested in Schalke 04's 19 year old midfielder Max Meyer.
   The Under-18s beat QPR in a friendly at Hotspur Way this afternoon, with goals from Reo Griffiths, Keanan Bennetts and Aramide Oteh.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Sam Allardyce has been appointed as the new England manager ... Steve Bruce resigns as manager of Hull City

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   MEHSTG's spin story ... 'Big' Sam Allardyce has been named England boss and expect Harry Kane to have a restful time when they are playing ... as long as Andy Carroll is fit.

   Spurs beat Rotherham United 3-1 in a training ground friendly at Hotspur Way today with goals from Vincent Janssen, Shayon Harrison and Marcus Edwards.
   Kyle Walker-Peters and Josh Onomah were both in the England Under-19 side that lost 1-2 to Italy in the semi-final of the European Championships in Germany today.
   Kevin Wimmer has signed a new deal with Spurs that has extends his contract to 2021.
   Weird transfer stories are starting to circulate as we get nearer the start of the season.  Arsenal were supposed to have made an enquiry about Clinton N'Jie before his loan move to Marseille was sorted out and there are also links to 23 year old Kaiserslautern and Luxembourg striker Maurice Deville and to 22 year old Borussia Dortmund and German international defender Matthias Ginter.  The club are also reported to be in for 21 year old Fenerbahce's Turkish midfielder Ozan Tufan.
    It is rumoured online today that Spurs received GBP850,000 for Nigerian Youth international Musa Yahaha from Portuguese side Portimonense.
    Former Spurs loan defender Paul Konchesky has joined Gillingham from Leicester City.

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   With Spurs preparing to announce the signing of Marseille winger Georges-Kevin N’Koudou, Clinton N'Jie is set to make the opposite journey, having had discussions with the out-going Marseille President.  Swansea City are keen on acquiring Nacer Chadli, but are having second thoughts at the GBP15 million asking price. 
   Tottenham have struck up a deal with South Korean company Kumho as their official Tyre Partners.

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   Clinton N'Jie is said to be refusing to leave Tottenham, with a loan deal with Marseille said to have been lined up for the striker, but this will not affect the transfer to Tottenham of 21 year old Marseille winger Georges-Kevin N’Koudou, who was in London for a medical today as Spurs close in on the signing.  Rumours are linking Tottenham with a late swoop for Bayern Munich's German international midfielder Mario Gőtze as his move to Borussia Dortmund may have hit a hitch, but their interest in Newcastle United midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum may be dead after Liverpool appear willing to pay GBP25 million for the Dutchman. 
   Former Spurs keeper David Button has joined Fulham from Brentford for an undisclosed fee.
   Andre Blackman, former Spurs development defender, has signed a deal with Crawley Town.

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   Tottenham are reported to have joined Manchester City and Manchester United in watching West Ham United defender Reece Oxford play for England Under-19s in the European Championships in Germany.  Spurious rumour of the day goes to Betvictor, who reckon Spurs, Arsenal, Manchester United and Everton are all chasing the signing of Southampton's Dutch midfielder Jordy Clasie, while Georges-Kevin N’Koudou is expected in London tomorrow for his medical at Tottenham ahead of his move from Marseille.
   Josh Onomah and Kyle Walker-Peters played all of England's 2-1 group stage win over Croatia in Germany this afternoon.

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   Apparently, Daniel Levy is not deterred by the GBP10.8 million asking fee for 21 year old Marseille winger Georges-Kevin N’Koudou as it is widely reported that he will arrive for a medical ahead of an agreed transfer to Spurs.  Rumour has it that Clinton N'Jie may be going on loan to the French club for the coming season, with the option of a permanent deal at the end of that.

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   Tottenham lost a training ground friendly 0-1 to Fulham at Hotspur Way this afternoon.
   Much debate in the media today concerns the pricing of Georginio Wijnaldum and whether Spurs will pay Newcastle United what they want. Marseille winger Georges-Kevin N’Koudou is another recurring name linked with Tottenham, but having to pay ten times what the French club shelled out last year might put Daniel Levy off signing this 21 year old.  Federico Fazio is close to a move to Espanyol on loan, with the La Liga club paying a loan fee and his wages, with an option to buy (hopefully) at the end of the season.

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   Spurs are still reported to be keen on Georginio Wijnaldum, but not at Newcastle United's asking price of GBP25 million, so the alternatives if that move doesn't happen are reported to include Sofiane Boufal of Lille and Yunus Malli of Mainz.

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   Spurs have apparently cooled their interest in Bayern Munich midfielder Mario Gőtze according to reports and prefer to move for Newcastle United's 25 year old Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum.  The club are reported to still be in for Internazionale striker Mauro Icardi and Barcelona winger Cristian Tello. 
   The man who had an 18 hour vigil in a tower crane on the site of the new stadium may have cost Spurs GBP1 million as building was halted while the emergency services talked him down.

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   Tottenham have announced that Wembley's full capacity of 90,000 will be available for the Champions League fixtures being held there this season while White Hart Lane undergoes development into the club's new stadium.  A package for three Group games and priority for following matches will be available.
   According to reports coming out of Turkey, Spurs, Manchester United and Liverpool are looking at Fenerbahce midfielder Ozan Tuffan, while the 21 year old can also play full back.  Some familiar names of recent days are still linked with Spurs, including Juventus striker Mauro Icardi, Bayern Munich's German international midfielder Mario Gőtze and his colleague in the national side from 1FC Koln, Jonas Hector.  Barcelona winger Cristian Tello is still being mentioned in the same sentence as Tottenham Hotspur and so are the Newcastle United midfield pair Moussa Sissoko and Georginio Wijnaldum.  Espanyol do not seem keen to pay Tottenham's asking price of around GBP7 million for Federico Fazio, so a season long loan might be negotiated.  One new name linked with Spurs is Juventus' 19 year old midfielder Rolando Mandragora, who was on loan at Pescara after signing for Juve in January this year.  It appears another loan could be an option, as the Serie A champions do not want to lose this promising Italian Under-21 international.
   16 year old midfielder Nya Kirby has left Spurs to join Chelsea.
   Former Spurs youth midfielder Chace O'Neill has joined Bishops Stortford from Staines Town.

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   Tottenham completed the signing of AZ Alkmaar striker Vincent Janssen today for a reported fee of GBP17 million (or so the consensus reckon) on a four year deal.
   With the club's second summer signing in the bag, attention turned to other potential recruits with the names of Moussa Sissoko (Newcastle United), Cristian Tello (Barcelona), Mauro Icardi (Juventus) and Mario Gőtze (Bayern Munich) all in the frame.  Meanwhile, Hull City want Ryan Mason and the move to Espanyol appears to be getting closer for Federico Fazio.
   Josh Onomah played all of England Under-19s 2-1 win over France in Germany tonight at the Under-19 European Championships.  Kyle-Walker Peters appeared as a second half substitute.
   16 year old Belgian goalkeeper Jonathan de Bie is reported in his homeland to have signed from KV Mechelen on a three year deal with Spurs.
   Development midfielder Filip Lesniak is going on loan to Czech Republic side Slovan Liberec until January 2017.
   Tottenham's away game against Manchester United on Saturday 19th December is moving to Sunday 11th December because of the Old Trafford side's participation in the Europa League.
   Former Spurs development defender Anton Blackwood is having a trial with Crawley Town.

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   MEHSTG's spin story ... A man came down from a crane at White Hart Lane after 18 hours.  The Police thought he was going to jump, but he was just trying out the view from his new seat after being re-located from the demolished North-East corner of the stadium.

   Spurs have revealed the north-east corner of the ground has been removed to facilitate the ground development and that many of the features on the facade facing the High Road have been retained to be included in the club/local museum.
   AZ Alkmaar striker Vincent Janssen is still closer to a move to Tottenham for a fee of between GBP17 million and GBP 18.8 million , with an announcement on the deal expected tomorrow.  Rumours are that the agent of Cristian Tello, the Barcelona winger, is travelling to London for talks about a move to White Hart Lane, while Spurs are still reported to be interested in Bayern Munich midfielder Mario Gőtze, but the more likely moves according to the Press are for Newcastle United midfield pair Georginio Wijnaldum and Moussa Sissoko, who would be worth GBP25 million and GBP35 million respectively the reports tell us. 

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   Hugo Lloris captained France in their 0-1 extra time defeat by Portugal in the Euro 2016 final tonight in Paris.
   The transfer news today surrounds Vincent Janssen, who is edging even closer to his move to Spurs with a medical expected tomorrow, while Tottenham are not willing to pay GBP25 million for Newcastle United midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, but are cited as till being favourites in the papers to sign him.  It seems it is all about families, as Internazionale striker Mauro Icardi's wife have said the Serie A club are going to sell him this summer, with Spurs and Arsenal interested at GBP38 million and Tottenham are reported to have had two sets of talks with Mario Gőtze's father, as Liverpool pull out of a move for the GBP20 million rated Bayern Munich player, who will decide between us and Borussia Dortmund as to where his future will lie.

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   Spurs opened their pre-season games with a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest in a behind closed doors friendly at Hotspur Way today.  The goals were scored by Heung-Min Son, Alex Pritchard and Tom Carroll.  Victor Wanyama took part in his first Tottenham match..
   Tottenham are reported to be making a move for Mario Gőtze of Bayern Munich, with Borussia Dortmund also interested in the German international midfielder.  Espanyol are believed to be in "advanced talks" with Spurs about the transfer of Federico Fazio and Internazionale want to swap Croatian midfielder Marcelo Brozovic for Erik Lamela.
   It is reported in the Independent that Jurgen Klinsmann may be under consideration to take charge of the England national football team, with former colleague Oliver Bierhoff telling the Press that the former Spurs striker is in "discussions" with the FA.
   Former Development winger Emmanuel Sonupe is reported to be having a trial with Charlton Athletic.
   Former Spurs reserve striker Steven Robinson has been appointed as Oldham Athletic manager.

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   There is not much new in terms of transfer speculation in the media today, with the stories of the last few days being regurgitated by the journos, although Vincent Janssen seems to be edging closer to a move to Tottenham.  The Daily Mail do report that Crystal Palace want GBP28 million for winger Yannick Bolasie though.

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   Tottenham's home fixture against Liverpool has been selected for Sky Sports TV coverage and will kick off at 12.30 on Saturday 27th 2016.
The away game at Sunderland will now take place on Sunday 18th September with the kick off at 16.00 to be shown on Sky Sports TV live.
   It is reported that the club will turn down the invitation from the Football League for the Academy side to take part in the EFL Trophy in the coming season.
   Hugo Lloris was captain of France in their 2-0 Euro 016 win over Germany in Marseille tonight.
   Spurs are said to be interested in GBP34 million rated Olympique Lyonnais striker Alexandre Lacazette, who is also on the shopping list of Arsenal and West Ham United.  Tottenham are also said to be back in front in the chase to sign Paraguay and AS Roma striker Antonio Sanabria, after it looked as though he was set to join Real Betis, while Sunderland are keen to sign DeAndre Yedlin permanently, but he may move back to the Stadium of Light on another season long loan.  Some reports say Tottenham are interested in Croatian winger Marco Pjaca, who at 22 has 11 caps for his country, but Dinamo Zagreb might be asking GBP30 million for his signature, which means he is unlikely to come to White Hart Lane.  Arsenal may stymie Tottenham's interest in Germany and FC Koln full back Jonas Hector according to some websites, while others hint a return to a target from previous transfer windows, Valencia's Mateo Mussachio, who would cost GBP20 million.  It is also all over the internet that Spurs have had a bid accepted for Vincent Janssen and the AZ Alkmaar striker will be arriving for a medical very soon.

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   Tottenham's Academy side will be one of 15 to join the English Football League (EFL) Trophy this season.  What used to be the Football League Trophy/Johnstones Paint Trophy will see the Academy sides enter the group stages, where there will be 16 groups of four teams.
   There is not a lot of fresh transfer news today, with the Georginio Wijnaldum for GBP25 million story doing the rounds again and we are informed by the media that Spurs are not close to signing Vincent Janssen from AZ Alkmaar just yet, as they have not made a second bid for the striker.
   Ben Davies was suspended as Wales crashed out of the Euro 2016 competition at the semi-final stage 0-2 to Portugal tonight.
   Josh Onomah and Kyle Walker-Peters have been selected in England's Under-19 squad for the European Championships later this month in Germany.
   Former Spurs development striker Daniel Akindayini has joined Margate from Brighton and Hove Albion after being released.

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   Tottenham and Liverpool are interested in the GBP20 million rated FC Koln and Germany left back Jonas Hector, with renewed rumours about Tottenham's interest in Juventus' Argentinian midfielder Roberto Pereyra, who would cost around GBP17 million.  Newcastle United's Dutch midfielder Georginio WIjnaldum is also in Tottenham's sights, with the relegated club seeking about GBP 20 million for the player. 
   The fine handed out to Spurs by the FA after the game at Chelsea towards the end of the season has been reduced from GBP 225,000 to GBP 175,000 because of the club's previously good disciplinary record.
   Former Spurs midfielder John Bostock has signed a deal with French club FC Lens .

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   Borussia Dortmund are keen on Nacer Chadli for GBP12 million and Hull City want Ryan Mason for GBP 10 million, while Wolfsburg and Werder Bremen have made enquiries about Kevin Wimmer, which have been rejected by Tottenham. 
   Spurs are keen on retaining young winger Nathan Oduwa as they have triggered an extension clause in his contact to take it through to summer 2017.
   19 year old former Spurs midfielder Charlie Hayford has been signed by Sheffield Wednesday.

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   Hugo Lloris captained France to a5-2 win over Iceland in their Euro 2016 quarter final tonight.
   Real Madrid want to offer GBP35 for Hugo Lloris, while rumours about Tottenham's interest in Crystal Palace winger Yannick Bolasie have resurfaced.

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   Spurs are to bid GBP38 million for Internazionale striker Mauro Icardi according to some reports, while they are also said to have an interest in Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic, who could be leaving after one season, with AC Milan interested also.  With Vincent Janssen having difficulty getting away from AZ Alkmaar, Tottenham may look to River Plate striker Lucas Alario, who is 23 and would cost GBP12.5 million. He has an Italian passport so would not need a work permit even though he has not received a cap for Argentina.

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   Some Spurs players returned to training for pre-season today, with those involved in international competition due back within a couple of weeks.
   Ben Davies helped Wales beat Belgium 3-1 in the Euro 2016 quarter finals tonight.  Toby Alderweireld was in the Belgium side, but Mousa Dembele and Jan Vertonghen were both injured.
   Former Spurs midfielder Dean Parrett has joined AFC Wimbledon from Stevenage on a free transfer.
   Former Spurs development goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux has joined Swindon Town from Liverpool for an undisclosed fee.
   Former Spurs winger Andros Townsend has joined Crystal Palace from Newcastle United for a reported fee of GBP12 million.

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