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Lukaku's agent in Spurs talks

Romelu Lukaku's agent has confirmed he has spoken to Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy about his client.

The Belgian striker has scored 13 goals on loan for Everton from Chelsea this season and has been a key player in their bid for a Champions League place.

Lukaku had a similarly profitable loan spell at West Brom last season - scoring 17 times - but Chelsea's willingness to farm him out for another campaign has cast doubt over his future with the Londoners.

His agent Christophe Henrotay has spoken to other teams, including Tottenham, about the player's future.

He told Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad: "I'm looking for a club for Romelu. And yes, I've talked to Daniel Levy once, but that doesn't mean Romelu will definitely join Spurs. That's not a talking point at this moment."

But Henrotay added that, should Chelsea opt to sell Lukaku, their asking price may limit the number of teams that could sign him.

"There aren't 20 teams that can afford to buy Romelu," he said. "He won't go from Everton to, let's say, Swansea.

"There's also a difference between Everton that plays against relegation and an Everton that fights for European football."

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Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal: match preview

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal
White Hart Lane
Kick-off: 16.00 GMT.
TV: Live Sky Sports 1, Highlights, BBC ONE Match of the Day2.

Tottenham (Possible, 4-4-2): Lloris; Naughton, Kaboul, Vertonghen, Rose; Lennon, Paulinho, Sandro, Dembélé; Adebayor, Soldado.
Out: Capoue (ankle), Chiriches (back), Dawson (hamstring), Lamela (thigh).
Tests: Dembélé (hamstring), Walker (pelvis).

Arsenal (Possible, 4-2-3-1): Szczesny; Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Vermaelen; Arteta, Flamini; Cazorla, Rosicky, Podolski; Giroud.
Out: Diaby, Walcott (both knee), Özil (hamstring), Ramsey (thigh), Wilshere (foot).
Test: Gibbs (calf).

Referee: Mike Dean. Matches: 19, R4 Y72.

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Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur: match preview

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur
Stamford Bridge
Kick-off: 17.30 GMT.
TV: Live, Sky Sports 1, Highlights, BBC ONE Match of the Day.

Chelsea (Possible, 4-2-3-1) Cech; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta; Ramires, Matic; Schürrle, Oscar, Hazard; Torres.
Out: Cole, Van Ginkel (both knee).
Test: Luiz (groin).

Tottenham (Possible, 4-4-2): Lloris; Naughton, Dawson, Vertonghen, Fryers; Lennon, Paulinho, Dembélé, Townsend; Soldado, Adebayor.
Out: Capoue (ankle), Chiriches, Eriksen (both back), Rose (knee).
Tests: Fryers (ankle), Kaboul (calf), Walker (hip).

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De Boer keen on Spurs & Liverpool

Ajax coach Frank de Boer admits he would be interested in managing Liverpool or Tottenham, but revealed he has turned down previous approaches from both clubs.

The former Netherlands international took over at Ajax in December 2010 and has led the club to three successive Eredivisie titles.

And the 43-year-old, who was heavily linked with a move to White Hart Lane after Andre Villas-Boas' dismissal, says he would be open to a move to the Premier League.

"Those two clubs [Liverpool or Tottenham] are clubs that I think in the future I could be a manager of," De Boer told the BBC.

"I think the history of the clubs and what you can do with the team is my cup of tea.

"But I'm not really thinking about it because I'm very happy here at Ajax. I'm not in a hurry to leave because everybody is still happy with me.

"I step in my car with a big smile to go to the club. I don't think I'm finished here but there will come a time when I don't like it any more or the club doesn't like me any more.

"Then we have to part ways."

De Boer confirmed that both Liverpool and Tottenham have approached him in the past, while he also revealed he turned down the chance to take charge at White Hart Lane after Villas-Boas was sacked in December.

"Tottenham called my boss with the possibility after sacking Villas-Boas but I said: 'No, right now it's not the right moment,'" he added.

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Lamela agent flies out for Inter Milan talks

According to Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, the agent of Tottenham misfit Erik Lamela has flown to Italy, and will meet with Inter Milan officials in the next few days.

The report (via tuttomercatoweb.com) claims that the Argentine’s agent, Pablo Sabbag, will look to negotiate a loan move to the Nerazzurri for his client during the January transfer window.

The former Roma attacker has endured a miserable start to his Tottenham career, and has only played 331 minutes of Premier League football this season.

Restricted to fleeting cameo appearances, rumours of his discontent have started to do the rounds, and the Gazetta’s report  is the latest in a saga that may well be finished with by the end of January.

Here at Soccerlens, we have followed proceedings closely, and we brought you the news last week that Juve and Atletico were also following the 21-year-old.

Lamela’s personal stance is unclear at this juncture, but it would a surprise if Tottenham supremo Daniel Levy permitted his £30m summer investment to depart in January, even on loan. Known for his tough stance in the transfer window, it would take a particularly tempting deal to even make him look twice.

Inter have little with which to offer Spurs bar straight cash incentives, and it is Chelsea that would surely benefit the most from any deal. With their purchase of Fredy Guarin reportedly at an advanced stage, the Serie A club’s signing of Lamela on loan would surely see the Colombian safely onto the plane for West London.

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Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur: match preview

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur 
Old Trafford
Kick-off: 17.30 GMT.
TV: Highlights, BBC ONE Match of the Day.

Manchester United (Possible, 4-2-3-1): De Gea; Smalling, Vidic, Evans, Evra; Carrick, Cleverley; Valencia, Rooney, Young; Welbeck.
Out: Jones (knee), Rafael (groin), Nani (hamstring), Fellaini (wrist).
Tests: Rooney (groin), Van Persie (thigh).

Tottenham Hotspur (Possible, 4-4-2): Lloris; Walker, Dawson, Chiriches, Naughton; Lamela, Capoue, Dembélé, Eriksen; Adebayor, Soldado.
Out: Sandro (calf), Kaboul (thigh), Kane (back), Townsend (hamstring), Vertonghen (ankle).
Tests: Defoe (hamstring), Rose (fatigue).

Referee: Howard Webb. Matches 16, R0 Y47.

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Bale: It's easier at Real Madrid than Tottenham

Gareth Bale says he is finding life at Real Madrid easier as the team does not rely on him to the extent Tottenham did last season.

The Welshman moved to the Blancos for a world record fee in September and Spurs struggled for consistency in his absence, resulting in Andre Villas-Boas' sacking this month.

With the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Angel Di Maria, Isco and fellow ex-Spurs midfielder Luka Modric alongside him at Santiago Bernabeu, Bale believes he is able to focus on his own performance instead of worry about the rest of the team.

"At Tottenham I was always trying to get onto the ball and make everything tick, whereas here everybody's doing that," the 24-year-old told The Telegraph.

"There are world-class players all around the pitch and you're able to concentrate just on your game rather than bringing the whole team forward, and I'm enjoying that."

After a slow start to life in the Spanish capital, Bale has found his feet and scored nine goals in all competitions and he puts his sluggish first few games with the Blancos down to a lack of fitness having been injured in July and August.

"It was difficult not having a pre-season, you miss a lot of ball sessions and running and everything," he added.

"Once I felt I was able to do that physically and mentally, I felt I was able to show what I was able to do."

Bale is not expected to face Valencia on Sunday after missing Saturday morning's Real Madrid training session.

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Vertonghen: Manchester City are the best team in the Premier League

Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen believes Manchester City are "the best team in the league" and deserve to be considered favourites for the Premier League title.

Spurs travel to the Etihad Stadium to face City on Saturday, with Manuel Pellegrini’s men having won all five of their home league games so far this season.

And, despite an away record that has seen them lose at Cardiff, Aston Villa, Chelsea and Sunderland, Vertonghen insists City are still title favourites.

"City, I think, is the best team in the league," he told Sky Sports News. "Arsenal are doing very well, of course. But, especially in home games, City is the team to beat.

"It's really crazy. I think if we'd won against Newcastle, we'd be joint second now - but we're seventh.

"It's unbelievable how we play City and United next. It's very hard this year. [Vincent] Kompany already said it will be the toughest league in years to finish top. We have to be at our best to finish in the top four."

Vertonghen also expressed his view on a clash between two of his team-mates – Romelu Lukaku, who he plays alongside at Belgium, and Hugo Lloris, his team-mate at Spurs.

The duo collided during Tottenham’s visit to Everton recently, with Lloris consequently suffering from concussion, but Vertonghen insists Lukaku did not intentionally hurt the France goalkeeper.

"He's not like that," said the Belgium defender. "We spoke to him. I know he didn't mean to, he's a very kind guy.

"I hope everything's OK with Hugo now."

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Villas Boas : We are not ready for title challenge

The Spurs manager is pleased with Tottenham recent signings on the summer transfermarket , but he thinks is to early for his team to think about the title.

Spurs spent linke €120mln this summer , buying world class players like : Erik Lamela, Roberto Soldado and Paulinho, while sending Gareth Bale to Real Madrid in a world-record €100m deal.

Villas Boas thinks that will take time for the new-look squad to gel together.

" We did great signins , but it still early. They need to get used to each other before we can try to challenge about Premier League title." - says Villas Boas.

He continiued - "I think we have invested a lot in young players that have real potential. Obviously we will have to work with them to make sure they develop into the world stars that we think they can become."

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"Coentrao will not leave" - says Ancelotti

Ancelotti says that he is happy with the portuguese defender , and he insists that Coentrao is not going to leave.

The Italian coach says that despite the interest from Totenham , and a very good offer from them , Coentrao will not leave.

Tottenham made a 30mln Euro offer for him , but Real Madrid keeps refusing it.

"Coentrao will not leave , he is happy at Santiago Bernabeu and the most important thing is that I dont want him to leave. He is a great player " - told Ancelotti to the press.

Coentrao has made 36 appereances for Madrid , scoring only once.

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Spurs confirms Eriksen signing

Tottenham has confirmed the signing of Ajax player , Christian Eriksen for 13.5million Euro.

The 21-year-old is the third player to sign for Spurs on Friday after the club also announced deals for Erik Lamela and Vlad Chiriches earlier in the day, with Gareth Bale expected to join Real Madrid before the transfer window shuts next week.

"We are delighted to announce that we have reached agreement with Ajax for the transfer of Christian Eriksen," the club confirmed on their official Twitter account.

"Everyone has followed the development of Spurs and it's something I want to be part of", the player told the club's official website.

The Denmark international moved to Ajax in 2008, and played a total of 161 games for the Eredivisie club scoring 33 times.

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