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Randal Kolo Muani, a forward for Tottenham, was involved in the incident on his way to the airport ahead of the Champions League clash against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Head coach Thomas Frank confirmed the incident and said both players are expected to be available for the match at Eintracht Frankfurt.

Mr Frank said: "Everyone else involved in that accident was fine.

"It was a tyre blowing up, so, they are a little bit delayed but they will land later tonight."

Photos shared on social media showed Mr Kolo Muani and his teammate Wilson Odobert standing beside a damaged black Ferrari.

Mr Odobert was reportedly in a separate vehicle but stopped to assist.

Both players travelled together to Germany.

Mr Frank said: "They're fine, it was on the way to the airport.

"I haven't spoken to them personally yet.

"The first message is that they are fine and nothing happened, as I said the first time.

"They will fly out later and I fully expect both to be available for tomorrow."

The manager is under fire after a 2-1 home loss to West Ham as fans chanted "you're getting sacked in the morning" after an eighth defeat in 14 games.

But Mr Frank insisted after the match that he still has “the trust of everyone.”

According to Press Association, talks are understood to have taken place at the club, who currently sit 14th in the Premier League, about whether to let Frank take charge for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund.

He took Sunday’s training at Hotspur Way as chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and the executive board discussed his future, with no final decision made.

Mr Frank is expected to attend an open training session at around 2.15pm on Monday.

He is then due to face the press at 3.30pm with Xavi Simons as speculation swirls over his future.

It marks the first signing of the post-Daniel Levy era.

The England midfielder joins Spurs from Atletico Madrid in a deal worth in the region of £34.7 million, returning to London on a long-term contract until summer 2031, according to the Press Association.

Gallagher said: "I’m so happy and excited to be here, taking the next step in my career at an amazing club.

"I wanted to be a Spurs player and thankfully the club felt the same.

"It was very easy, it happened very quickly and I’m ready to get on the pitch.

"I know how great the fans are, I’m really happy to be a part of it here and want to create special moments and memories together."

Gallagher, who came through the Chelsea academy and scored 10 goals in 95 appearances for Chelsea, had been on Tottenham's radar for some time but opted to join Atletico in 2024.

He made 77 appearances during 18 months in Spain but struggled to secure a regular starting spot under manager Diego Simeone.

The 25-year-old will be hoping that a return to the Premier League helps him regain the attention of England boss Thomas Tuchel, who last selected him for the national squad in June.

His arrival comes at a time when Tottenham are short of midfield options.

Rodrigo Bentancur recently underwent hamstring surgery, Lucas Bergvall remains sidelined, and Pape Sarr is away on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Spurs head coach Thomas Frank said: "Conor is a top midfielder, who we have worked tirelessly to add to our squad.

"He is still young, so has plenty of room for improvement, but also has huge experience across the Premier League, LaLiga and with the England national team.

"Conor has captained teams so will bring leadership, maturity, character and personality to our dressing room, while his running power, pressing ability and eye for goal will strengthen us in a key area of the pitch.

"I’m excited about working with him every day and I know the fans will love what he will bring to the team."

Gallagher started his professional career at Chelsea, where he was part of the Europa League-winning squad before going out on loan to Charlton Athletic, Swansea City and West Bromwich Albion.

His breakthrough season came during a loan spell at Crystal Palace in 2021/22, where he scored eight goals in 39 appearances and was named the club’s Player of the Season.

He made his full Chelsea ahead of the following season, going on to make 45 appearances across all competitions.

Gallagher featured a further 50 times for the Blues in 2023/24, regularly captaining the side and contributing to 16 goals before his move to Spain.

At Atletico Madrid, he played in both La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, scoring his first European goal in March 2025—just 27 seconds into a round of 16 tie against Real Madrid.

The goal made him the first Englishman to score in a Madrid derby and the fastest English goalscorer in Champions League history.

Internationally, Gallagher was part of the England squad that won the Under-17 World Cup in 2017 and received his first senior call-up in November 2021.

He has since earned 22 senior caps, scored once for the national team, and featured in both the 2022 World Cup and 2024 European Championship, helping England reach the final in Berlin.

Tottenham have also confirmed Gallagher's squad number, with the midfielder taking the number 22 shirt.

The Italian, who rejoined the club in October in a formal capacity, will leave at the end of the winter transfer window to take up a role at Serie A side Fiorentina.

Paratici said: "I want to thank (chief executive) Vinai (Venkatesham) and the board of Tottenham for accommodating my desire to return to Italy and join Fiorentina.

"I have loved my time at the club, however this opportunity, together with the need to be based in my homeland, has led me to this decision.

"Spurs is a club that is very close to my heart.

"It has great people working for it, who are as passionate about the project as I am and want to bring sustained success.

"I have no doubt that they will achieve that and I will be watching closely from Italy."

Paratici left in 2023 due to allegations of false accounting at former club Juventus.

The Italian subsequently received a 30-month ban imposed by FIFA.

Despite the ban, Paratici continued working with Spurs as a consultant before officially returning to his role earlier this season.

However, speculation over a return to Italy had been mounting since late December, with reports linking him to Fiorentina.

The London club recently recalled Manor Solomon from a loan spell at Villarreal and sent him to Fiorentina, a move that raised eyebrows amid the ongoing speculation around Paratici’s future.

Tottenham’s chief executive Vinai Venkatesham said: "We have agreed that Fabio will return to Italy following the conclusion of the January transfer window, in line with his wish to move back home.

"We thank Fabio for his contribution to the club and wish him well for the future."

Spurs head coach Thomas Frank addressed the ongoing rumours last week.

He said: "We’re paying his wage, he’s working very hard."

The January transfer window, which closes on February 2, will now mark the end of his time in north London.

The England international currently plays for Atletico Madrid and could arrive in north London for a reported fee of around £34.7 million.

Tottenham have long admired the 25-year-old, who has made 77 appearances in 18 months with the Spanish club and scored seven goals.

However, Gallagher has struggled to secure a regular starting spot under Diego Simeone.

According to reporting by Press Association, his signing would help address Tottenham's injury woes in midfield.

Rodrigo Bentancur is expected to be out of action for at least three months after being forced off during the closing stages of Wednesday’s 3-2 defeat at Bournemouth.

Head coach Thomas Frank described the injury as "a bigger one" ahead of Tottenham’s FA Cup loss to Aston Villa, with the midfielder now set to undergo hamstring surgery.

Bentancur’s absence, alongside Lucas Bergvall, left Spurs without a recognised midfielder on the bench for the Villa match.

Pape Sarr and Yves Bissouma were also unavailable due to Africa Cup of Nations duties.

The potential arrival of Gallagher comes at a critical time for Tottenham, who currently sit 14th in the league and are without several key players due to injury and international commitments.

His addition would also be timely ahead of Saturday's home fixture against West Ham United, where fan group Change for Tottenham has organised a protest.

Gallagher was previously linked with a move to Spurs in the summer of 2024, but the deal did not materialise.

He suffered the injury during Wednesday’s 3-2 loss at Bournemouth and is expected to be sidelined for at least three months.

His absence is a further blow to Tottenham’s depleted midfield, with Pape Sarr and Yves Bissouma currently on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Head coach Thomas Frank said the injury was "a bigger one" and left the bench without a single recognised midfielder during Saturday’s FA Cup exit to Aston Villa.

Mr Frank said: "I don’t think we, for whatever reason, had the depth in the bench.

"We basically didn’t have a midfielder to replace Archie (Gray) and Joao (Palhinha), so I had a few solutions in my head, if we had to lose one of them.

"We fortunately didn’t."

Spurs could now look to accelerate their plans to bring in midfield reinforcements, though Bissouma is expected to return this week following Mali’s exit from the Africa Cup of Nations.

According to reporting from The Press Association, Fabio Paratici will exit the north London club at the end of the winter transfer window, with a return to Italy to join Serie A side Fiorentina widely anticipated.

Paratici rejoined Tottenham in October, having previously departed following allegations of false accounting during his time at Juventus.

He was handed a 30-month ban by FIFA but continued to work in a consultancy role for Spurs before officially returning earlier this season.

Thomas Frank, who has addressed questions about Paratici’s future amid ongoing speculation, said: "We're paying his wage, he's working very hard.

Paratici' latest spell at the club now appears set to be short-lived.

Recent decisions have fuelled speculation about Paratici’s next move.

Tottenham recalled Manor Solomon from an unproductive loan spell at Villarreal and subsequently sent him to Fiorentina – a move that raised eyebrows given the persistent rumours surrounding Paratici.

Despite the uncertainty, Tottenham are expected to remain active in the transfer market before the window closes.

According to The Press Association, Spurs are expected to complete the signing of Santos left-back Souza in the coming days, with Paratici tasked with delivering more targets in January.

His latest exit comes amid mounting pressure across the club, particularly following recent results.

Tottenham’s 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in the FA Cup saw them exit the competition at the third-round stage.

The result, coupled with a disappointing run of form, has intensified scrutiny of Frank.

Fan group Change for Tottenham on Sunday announced plans to protest before Saturday’s home match against West Ham.

In a statement, the group said: "There is growing frustration within the fan base surrounding the board’s transfer strategy, clarity on the Director of Football role, our continuous injury crises season after season, recent results/performances on the pitch and extortionate ticket prices.

"We believe acting now will hopefully mean our voices are heard at such a pivotal time during the January transfer window."

The result added to a disappointing season for the north London club, who have won just two of their last 12 Premier League matches.

Mr Van de Ven said: "Gutted obviously that we’re out of the cup.

"First half nowhere near our level, nowhere near where we need to be and second half way better.

"I think we showed also some mentality, but if we showed it from the first minute, this game is totally different."

Tottenham saw the FA Cup as a chance to salvage their season, but first-half goals from Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers secured Villa's progress to the next round.

Despite a stronger second-half performance and a goal from Wilson Odobert, Spurs were unable to mount a full comeback.

The defeat increases pressure on manager Frank, who has secured only five wins in his last 20 matches across all competitions.

Mr Frank said: "Of course that’s disappointing.

"We all know there’s only one way to have everyone happy.

"That is performing consistently and winning enough games.

"That’s the only way.

"And we could see, second half especially, the energy, how they feed off each other, the players and the fans.

"It was a fantastic experience to be in the middle of it.

"Unfortunately, we couldn’t get that fantastic comeback, which sometimes kick-starts a momentum and that’s what we are working very hard to do."

The manager now faces growing scrutiny from fans, who are frustrated by poor results and an inconsistent attacking approach.

Despite this, the club’s hierarchy currently continues to back Mr Frank.

Tottenham will host West Ham in the Premier League, before a crucial Champions League fixture at home to Borussia Dortmund.

The team continues to struggle with injuries. Dominic Solanke returned on Saturday to make his first appearance since August 23.

Injuries to Richarlison and others have only added to the team’s difficulties.

Mr Frank also criticised the fixture schedule, arguing it has played a part in his squad’s fitness issues.

He said: "I think it’s something for the football authorities to look into as well.

"We played five games in 13 days, four in 10.

"One of the few clubs who did that.

"This is our third time this season.

"We’re doing everything we can to compete in it, but that’s a tough schedule."

Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank was pictured using an Arsenal-branded cup ahead of his side’s 3-2 Premier League defeat to Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium, where leaders Arsenal – Tottenham’s bitter north London rivals – were the previous visitors, having celebrated a 3-2 success at the ground on Saturday.

The image quickly spread on social media, fuelling frustration among some Spurs fans.

Mr Frank said: "I definitely didn’t notice it.

"I think it’s fair to say we’re not winning every single football match, so it would be absolutely, completely stupid of me to take a cup with Arsenal’s emblem on.

"They have been in the changing room the game before us.

"It’s normal to take a cup, give me an espresso, I do that before every game, so I think actually it’s a little bit sad in football that I need to be asked a question about that.

"We’re definitely going in the wrong direction if we need to be worry about me having a cup with a logo of another club.

"Of course I would never do that.

"That’s extremely stupid."

The Tottenham boss, already under pressure due to poor results, saw his side fall to a late defeat courtesy of Antoine Semenyo’s stoppage-time goal for Bournemouth.

Mr Frank said: "I think it’s fair to say everyone involved in Tottenham, it’s a tough one to take today.

"Hopefully everyone can see how hard we worked to get everything in the right direction.

"Overall the performance was good, especially the second half, in a game where we deserved to get more.

"That is extremely painful to be part of, so of course people are frustrated – that’s natural.

"It’s very tough to sit here right now and we haven’t got anything out of overall a good performance."

The defeat leaves Tottenham with just two wins from their last 12 Premier League fixtures.

Semenyo’s decisive strike marked his 10th goal of the season and came on his 26th birthday, earning him a standing ovation from home fans as he was substituted shortly after.

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola praised the forward’s attitude.

Mr Iraola said: "He deserved this moment; I’m happy football has given him this moment he will not forget.

"It’s not easy to do what he has done (play against Arsenal and Tottenham amid talks with City) because a lot of the players would have acted differently.

"He’s never found excuses.

"He was ready to give whatever we needed.

"We’ve pushed a lot to keep him until the last second here and it’s fair he leaves with the feeling he has had at the end: with the substitution, with the reception of the supporters.

"He has earned all this.

"I’m very happy for him because he’s a top player but especially a top person."

The win ended Bournemouth’s 11-match winless run.

Antoine Semenyo is on the verge of a £65million move to Manchester City.

The former England forward led the line for Bill Nicholson’s Spurs side in the early 1970s, winning two League Cups and the UEFA Cup.

A statement from Tottenham said: "It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our legendary former striker Martin Chivers.

"We extend our deepest sympathies to Martin’s family, friends and former team-mates at this incredibly sad time.

"Our players will wear black armbands during this evening’s fixture against AFC Bournemouth.

"Rest in peace, Martin. One of the all-time greats."

Chivers began his career at Southampton, helping the Saints win promotion to the top flight in 1966 under Ted Bates.

He moved to White Hart Lane in January 1968 for a then-club and British record fee of £125,000.

Despite a serious knee injury, Chivers became a central figure in a Spurs team that reached four finals in as many years.

He scored both goals in the 1971 League Cup final win over Aston Villa and played a key role in securing a third-place finish in the First Division that same season.

Chivers was pivotal in Spurs' 1972 UEFA Cup victory, scoring a memorable long-range goal in the first leg of the final against Wolves.

The 1972-73 season saw him score 33 goals as Spurs lifted the League Cup again and reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup, losing to Liverpool on away goals.

For England, Chivers scored 13 goals in 24 appearances.

His final appearance was the 1-1 draw against Poland at Wembley, which saw England miss out on the 1974 World Cup.

Chivers made 367 appearances for Tottenham, scoring 174 goals before moving to Swiss club Servette ahead of the 1976-77 season.

He later played for Norwich, Brighton, and had a brief player-manager spell at Southern League Dorchester.

He also spent time at Norwegian club Vard and finished his playing days with 10 appearances for Barnet in 1982-83.

In retirement, Chivers ran a hotel and restaurant in Hertfordshire and worked in media, including a stint with BBC Radio.

He remained a familiar face at Tottenham matches, regularly appearing as part of the club’s matchday legends hospitality team.