Tottenham Hotspur news

Former England assistant manager Franco Baldini has been appointed as the new technical director at Tottenham.

Tottenham travel to newcomers Crystal Palace on the opening day of the 2013/14 Barclays Premier League season.

Tottenham appear to have won their battle to keep Andre Villas-Boas at White Hart Lane after Paris Saint-Germain gave up the chase.

Atletico Mineiro's Brazilian international midfielder Bernard is heading to Tottenham, according to his agent.

Tottenham remain confident that Andre Villas-Boas will turn down approaches from Paris Saint-Germain to be their new boss.

Spurs have been linked with Wigan star James McCarthy but the Latics have slapped a massive price tag on his head.

Spurs are said to be one of many clubs interested in Colombian midfielder Fredy Guarin, according to Inter Milan's president.

Zinedine Zidane says Real Madrid will not be put off by Tottenham's asking price for Gareth Bale and hopes the player asks to leave.

Tottenham are in the hunt to sign Barcelona winger Ibrahim Afellay, who has been told he is free to leave the Nou Camp.

Tottenham defender Adam Smith has revealed he wants to prove to Andre Villas-Boas that he can perform in the Premier League.

Brazilian star Paulinho has confirmed his agent is currently in England, increasing speculation that a move to Tottenham is close.

Luka Modric believes that Gareth Bale would "fit perfectly" into the Real Madrid team as speculation continues about the Welshman's future.

Tottenham have been linked with a move for Corinthians midfielder Paulinho and Atletico Miniero starlet Bernard.

Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas is ready to sell up to ten members of his squad this summer in order to raise funds for other targets.

Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas is set to swoop on Manchester City to land England international Gareth Barry for a knockdown £4m fee.

Paris Saint-Germain are preparing to step into the Gareth Bale transfer merry-go-round and outbid rivals Real Madrid for the flyer.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho believes that his former colleague Andre Villas-Boas will challenge for the title with Tottenham next term.

Spurs have failed to secure the services of Inter Milan midfielder Fredy Guarin after the San Siro club rejected a bid of €18million.

Tottenham midfielder Lewis Holtby cannot wait for pre-season to start at White Hart Lane and believes next year will be "his year".

Real Madrid are again being linked with a mega-money move for Gareth Bale after their president hinted he would be worth big money.