Tottenham: January 2009 Archives

Two goals from Kevin Davies helped Bolton to a crucial three points and deflated Spurs, who had levelled having been two goals behind.

Portsmouth have made a £7million bid for Tottenham's Giovani dos Santos but face competition from French side Lyon.

Pascal Chimbonda and Wilson Palacios are set to make their Tottenham debuts in Saturday's trip to fellow strugglers Bolton Wanderers.

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson is ready to make a shock January swoop for Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone, according to reports.

Tottenham will not be signing Brazilian striker Fred after the player's agent ruled out a move to White Hart Lane.

Tottenham are reported to have joined the race to sign Roque Santa Cruz but have been told by Blackburn he is not for sale.

Giovani Dos Santos admits he may leave Spurs this week despite wanting to stay and prove himself at White Hart Lane.

Spurs gave themselves some breathing space in the battle to avoid the drop with a comfortable 3-1 victory over struggling Stoke City.

Carlo Cudicini is set for his Spurs debut against Stoke but Pascal Chimbonda's move did not go through in time for him to play.

Kenwyne Jones has signed a new four-and-a-half year contract at Sunderland to end any interest in him from Spurs.

Tottenham have completed the signing of Pascal Chimbonda from Sunderland after the player passed a medical.

Sunderland insist Kenwyne Jones is happy at the Stadium of Light and have ruled out the possibility of him joining Tottenham.

Sunderland defender Pascal Chimbonda is undergoing a medical at Tottenham before completing a £3m move back to Spurs.

Tottenham have finally found a solution to their goalkeeping problems with the free transfer capture of Carlo Cudicini from Chelsea.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has confirmed he has made an enquiry for Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones.

Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho has hinted he could make a move for Chelsea's Didier Drogba and Tottenham's Jermaine Jenas.

Harry Redknapp could potentially be without 12 first team players for Spurs trip to Old Trafford including Luka Modric and Ledley King.

Inter Milan insist that midfielder Patrick Vieira will not be sold despite mounting talk of a return to the Premier League.

Harry Redknapp has claimed that his outburst at Darren Bent was nothing personal after the strikers miss last weekend.

Harry Redknapp has admitted that his Tottenham side lack strength in numbers and fight after they scraped into the Carling Cup final.

Harry Redknapp has denied making a bid for Chelsea keeper Carlo Cudicini, while Inter Milan say Marco Materazzi won't be joining Spurs.

Tottenham look set to hand goalkeeper Ben Alnwick his debut against Burnley as Harry Redknapp faces an injury crisis.

Tottenham are showing an interest in Inter Milan central defender Marco Materazzi, according to the player's agent.

Tottenham have confirmed the signing of midfielder Wilson Palacios from Wigan for a fee thought to be around £14million.

Harry Redknapp says Tottenham are in talks with Wilson Palacios after agreeing a fee with Wigan for the Honduras international.

Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia has told Tottenham to forget about a swap deal involving Darren Bent for Kenwyne Jones.

Jose Mourinho has described reports linking Inter Milan with a £10million swoop for Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas as "fantasy".

Harry Redknapp admits Ledley King will be out 'long term', while Spurs also have concerns over Pavlyuchenko, Lennon and Corluka.

Tottenham are understood to have made a £2million bid for Newcastle's Steve Harper to solve goalkeeping problems at White Hart Lane.

Jermain Defoe rescued a point for Spurs in a 1-1 draw after David Nugent had put Portsmouth ahead with his first Premiership goal.

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is turning his attention back to wantaway West Ham striker Craig Bellamy after failing to lure Kenwyne Jones.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce has confirmed that a £14million deal for Wilson Palacios has been 'virtually agreed' with Spurs.

Inter Milan manager Jose Mourinho has claimed that he would like to bring Jermaine Jenas to the San Siro.

Ricky Sbragia has blasted Tottenham for trying to unsettle Kenwyne Jones after making their interest in the forward public.

Sunderland have told Tottenham to forget about making a move for Kenwyne Jones as the striker is not for sale.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is ready to make a £14m bid for Wigan midfielder Wilson Palacios after failing with a £10m offer.

Adriano's agent Gilmar Rinaldi has rejected reports linking the Brazilian with a move to Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur.

Tottenham will have to wait until the summer before they can complete a deal for Polish goalkeeper Sebastian Przyrowski.

Everton boss David Moyes has reportedly failed in a surprise loan swoop for Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas.

Tottenham are believed to have spoken to Inter Milan about the prospect of signing striker Adriano during this month's transfer window.

Spurs are said to be leading the race to sign Deportivo La Coruna midfielder Julian de Guzman.

Kevin-Prince Boateng has admitted he is pleased to have left Spurs after sealing a loan move to Borussia Dortmund.

Tottenham are in the hunt to sign West Brom striker Roman Bednar according to the player's agent.

Wigan snatched a late victory against Tottenham after Maynor Figueroa headed home his first goal for Latics in stoppage time.

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is ready to gamble on keeper Heurelho Gomes maintaining his form after rejecting a £7m bid.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is poised to make Poland goalkeeper Sebastian Przyrowski his second signing of the window.

Chelsea have told Tottenham to forget about making a move for Joe Cole and insist the player is not for sale.

Mexican side America have made Giovani dos Santos their top transfer target after his failure to make an impact at Spurs.

Harry Redknapp has set his sights on bringing in another striker with Lyon forward Fred leading his transfer hit list.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has confirmed he wants another four players after completing a deal to sign Jermain Defoe.

Middlesbrough have denied reports that they have received and rejected a third bid from Tottenham for winger Stewart Downing.

Harry Redknapp watched his Spurs side virtually book their place in the Carling Cup Final and then bemoaned the quality of his squad.

Spurs came from behind to blast four past Burnley and claim a commanding first-leg lead in the Carling Cup semi-final.

Portsmouth's Jermaine Defore has agreed to return to Tottenham after the two clubs agreed a fee of around £15million.

Harry Redknapp has confirmed that Ghana captain Stephen Appiah is on trial with Tottenham with a view to a permanent deal.

The agent of Sunderland defender Pascal Chimbonda has denied that the player is set for a return to former club Tottenham Hotspur.

Spurs target Stewart Downing has defied Boro chairman Steve Gibson's insistence no player is leaving by handing in a transfer request.

Spurs' bid to re-sign former striker Jermain Defoe has been complicated by a reported bid of £20m from Juventus for the England man.

Harry Redknapp admits he wants to sign four new players in January after confessing that Tottenham's squad is "short of quality".

Unsettled Bayern Munich striker Lukas Podolski has confirmed that both Manchester City and Tottenham are interested in his signature.

Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate has confirmed Tottenham have "expressed an interest" in signing winger Stewart Downing.

Bayern Munich misfit Lukas Podolski could be the answer to Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp's midfield riddle.

Tottenham have joined Manchester City and Arsenal in the race to sign want-away Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given.

Portsmouth's executive chairman Peter Storrie has confirmed that striker and Tottenham target Jermain Defoe would like to leave.