Tottenham Hotspur: July 2008 - news archive

Spurs striker Dimitar Berbatov could be set to stay at the club after Juande Ramos ended his interest in Real Zaragoza's Diego Milito.

Rams goalkeeper Stephen Bywater is close to joining Tottenham, according to Pride Park boss Paul Jewell.

Tottenham have agreed personal terms with Andrei Arshavin and now just need to agree a fee with Zenit St Petersburg.

Tottenham have completed the signing of David Bentley from Blackburn for a fee that could rise to £17million.

Tottenham have handed Jermaine Jenas and Michael Dawson one-year contract extensions at White Hart Lane.

Tottenham are locked in talks with Zenit St Petersburg over a deal for Andrei Arshavin but are struggling to agree a fee.

Portsmouth appear to have won the race to sign Spurs defender Younes Kaboul after the Frenchman rejected a switch to Sunderland.

Blackburn midfielder David Bentley is undergoing a medical at Tottenham and hopes to wrap up a deal in the next 24 hours.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in a deal to sign Monaco's Brazilian attacking midfielder Nene.

Premier League rivals Newcastle hope to beat off late interest from Tottenham to sign Deportivo La Coruna defender Fabricio Coloccini.

Manchester United have gone cold on Dimitar Berbatov after being told by Tottenham they must pay £38million, according to reports.

Liverpool have completed the signing of Tottenham striker Robbie Keane for a fee which could rise to £20.3m depending on add-ons.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp now claims he is the outsider behind Aston Villa and Sunderland for Spurs defender Younes Kaboul.

Tottenham striker Robbie Keane has passed a medical at Liverpool and is on the verge of completing an £18million switch.

Manchester United have dropped their interest in Spurs star Dimitar Berbatov, but Liverpool are closing on Robbie Keane.

Harry Redknapp has revealed that Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul will snub both Sunderland and Aston Villa to join Portsmouth.

Blackburn have completed the signing of Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson for £3.5million.

Liverpool are putting the finishing touches to a deal for Spurs' Robbie Keane which could eventually rise to £20m with the add-ons.

Andrei Arshavin's agent has admitted that the Russian star would be interested in a move to Tottenham from Zenit St Petersburg.

Tottenham look set to let Robbie Keane leave the club for Liverpool after the strike was left out of Spurs' friendly with Hercules.

Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson has been lined up by Blackburn after they accepted an offer for Aston Villa target Brad Friedel.

Pascal Chimbonda was today expected at Sunderland to undergo a medical ahead of his move from Tottenham.

Sunderland have signed Finland midfielder Teemu Tainio from Premier League rivals Tottenham on a three-year deal.

Want-away Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul will make a decision on Sunderland's offer in the next 24 hours.

A Manchester United supporters' branch has accepted blame for the row over Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov.

David Bentley is reported to have demanded a move to Tottenham after Blackburn said he can go at the right price.

Tottenham have been alerted to the news that Valencia midfielder David Albelda is looking for a new club to join this summer.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan is confident Charles N'Zogbia will stay despite the player claiming he wants to join Tottenham.

Defender Pascal Chimbonda is poised to trigger a £23 million deal after revealing he is close to joining Sunderland.

Juande Ramos is reportedly ready to launch a £57m spending spree if Spurs bow to pressure and sell Dimitar Berbatov and Robbie Keane.

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson has denied saying a deal for Dimitar Berbatov was close after Spurs complained to the Premier League.

Portsmouth have confirmed their interest in Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul but will not pay over the odds for him.

Sunderland are hoping to wrap up a deal for Tottenham defender Pascal Chimbonda after opening talks with the Frenchman.

Tottenham have confirmed Dimitar Berbatov wants to leave - but have accused Manchester United of "sheer arrogance".

Sunderland manager Roy Keane is closing in on the capture of four new players from Premiership rivals Tottenham.

Spurs boss Juande Ramos has paved the way for Robbie Keane to join Liverpool by admitting he must "balance the books".

Sir Alex Ferguson is confident he can lure top target Dimitar Berbatov to Manchester United from Tottenham.

Everton and Newcastle are said to have joined the race for want-away Tottenham defender Pascal Chimbonda.

Seville winger Diego Capel is aware of interest from Tottenham but says he is under contract with the La Liga club.

Espanyol say they are waiting for an official approach from Tottenham for Luis Garcia, but say they expect the striker to move on.

Aaron Lennon says he has no intention of leaving Spurs this summer, despite continuing speculation over the winger's future.

Tottenham first-team coach Gus Poyet has ruled himself out of the running to become Sir Alex Ferguson's new right-hand man.

Tottenham have told Manchester United they will have to pay £30million for Dimitar Berbatov, according to reports.

Blackburn have ruled out a move for Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson as Brad Friedel will be staying at Ewood Park.

Spurs defender Younes Kaboul is hoping to make a move to Portsmouth in order to work with former England captain Tony Adams.

Spurs are reportedly hoping to complete a £17m move for Blackburn's David Bentley this week with Paul Robinson heading the other way.

Sunderland have made an enquiry over the availability of Tottenham midfielder Steed Malbranque, according to his agent.

Dimitar Berbatov's agent has admitted Manchester United have "expressed an interest" in signing the Spurs striker this summer.

Hull manager Phil Brown has held talks with Tottenham's Ricardo Rocha about signing the Portuguese defender on a season-long loan.

Manchester United have launched a £20 million raid for Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov - and could finalise a deal within a week.

West Brom are reported to have failed with a move for Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson, who has ruled out a switch.

Newcastle star Charles N'Zogbia has issued a come-and-get-me plea to north London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham.