Tottenham Hotspur are reported to be trailing Arsenal in the race to sign German defender Serdar Tasci. The 23-year-old, who currently plays his football for Hamburg is on international duty with Germany in South Africa. Tasci’s agent Uli Ferber: “The situation is that Serdar is aware of the interest from the Premier League and he is eager to play in England...

England midfielder Joe Cole is set to reject Arsenal and Tottenham by joining Manchester United after being released by Chelsea. Cole becomes a free agent next Wednesday and according to The Sun, he has told friends that he wants to move to Old Trafford. Harry Redknapp has publically stated his interest in Cole, but is set to miss out. Chelsea skipper John Terry admits...

Tottenham Hotspur face competition from north London rivals Arsenal for the signature of Joe Cole. Chelsea confirmed yesterday that the England midfielder would be leaving the club this summer after his contract expired with the Premier League champions. “I like him as a player because when he played against us he always did a lot of damage against Arsenal,”...

Peter Crouch believes it would be the icing on the cake if Tottenham can pip Arsenal to third place. Spurs are guaranteed a place in the Champions League qualifying round by beating Manchester City and can finish third if, Spurs win at Burnley on Sunday and Arsenal lose to Fulham. Crouch said: “If Arsenal lose, we’ve got an opportunity, and there’s no...

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists he is not concerned about the threat of Tottenham. Arsenal’s defeat at Blackburn on Sunday means that it is possible that Spurs can finish third if they win their  remaining two matches – against Manchester City and Burnley – and the Gunners lose at home to Fulham on Sunday. “I believe we do not have to worry...

Liverpool are reported to have taken the lead in the race to sign Charlton teenager Jonjo Shelvey. The 18-year-old is also wanted by Tottenham, Chelsea and Arsenal and made his debut for the Addicks as a 16-year-old. Shelvey can operate as a winger, attacking midfielder or second striker and is valued at around £3million.

Danny Rose has spoken of his delight at his wonder goal against Arsenal and is hoping it will earn him a place against Chelsea on Saturday. Rose was making his first league start for Tottenham after joining from Leeds and marked it with a stunning 30 yard volley against Spurs fierce local rivals. Having already sealed legendary status among the Spurs faithful, the 19-year-old...

Gomes (9) – Three unbelievable second saves in a five minute spell Kaboul (6) – Maybe a bit harsh on a man playing out of position but some of his passing was so lazy and careless. Charged forward ahead of Bentley several times at the end leaving the space behind him exposed Assou-Ekotto (7) – Did well against the Nou Camp bottler when he came on. Nice save on the...

Well I’ll be honest, that wasn’t the match I was expecting to report on. But led by Ledley, Dawson and the incomparable Gomes we scrapped our way to a win, our first in a North London Derby for ten years. The euphoria at the end was the polar extreme to the flatness of seven o’clock on Sunday. The smuggers had started disappearing back towards Maidstone, Guildford...

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