Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino argued that Chelsea’s breaches of Premier League rules should see them stripped of the 2016‑17 title, which he believes should be awarded to Tottenham as the second‑placed team. He cited the club’s £10.75m fine and self‑reported rule breaches as justification for his claim.
Tottenham Hotspur Women have completed a club‑record signing by bringing in 22‑year‑old French defender Alice Sombath from Lyon. The fee was undisclosed, but the move follows a busy transfer window for the club. Sombath, a versatile centre‑back/right‑back who featured for France at Euro 2025, joins a Spurs side looking to build for the future.
Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a £52m deal with Brighton for Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke. The 26-year-old has a year left on his current Brighton contract and will join former Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi in north London.