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Tottenham are reportedly the subject of a world-record £4.5 billion ($6bn) takeover bid, with the interested consortium being fronted by former DJ and NASA employee Brooklyn Earick. He is said to form part of a 12-person group that are prepared to table a historic bid for the Premier League outfit. Questions continue to be asked, however, of whether Spurs are actually for sale.

Former Tottenham director of football Fabio Paratici has been handed a 18-month suspended jail sentence as part of a plea bargain deal. Paratici was involved in the infamous Juventus "Plusvalenza" scandal, where a group of Bianconeri officials, including Czech legend Pavel Nedved, were found guilty of misleading Serie A chiefs.

Former Tottenham director of football Fabio Paratici has been handed a 18-month suspended jail sentence as part of a plea bargain deal. Paratici was involved in the infamous Juventus "Plusvalenza" scandal, where a group of Bianconeri officials, including Czech legend Pavel Nedved, were found guilty of misleading Serie A chiefs.

Tottenham striker Richarlison has been having some fun on social media and has claimed the prestigious Ballon d’Or for himself ahead of Monday’s big ceremony. The Brazilian hasn’t been nominated for the Golden Ball but has posted a picture of himself holding the famous trophy on Instagram. Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele and Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal are the two favourites for the award.

Tottenham striker Richarlison has been having some fun on social media and has claimed the prestigious Ballon d’Or for himself ahead of Monday’s big ceremony. The Brazilian hasn’t been nominated for the Golden Ball but has posted a picture of himself holding the famous trophy on Instagram. Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele and Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal are the two favourites for the award.

Tottenham players have been assigned small three-digit numbers, which are printed on the back of their shirts. The numbers are unique to each player and they have been sporting them since 2023. After finishing 17th in the Premier League in a dismal 2024-25 campaign, Spurs have made a strong start to the new season, sitting third in the table after five matches.

It took Tottenham only four minutes to take the lead, though it came through fortuitous circumstances. Lucas Bergvall's low cross into Richarlison was easily cut out by Luiz Junior, but somehow the Villarreal goalkeeper fumbled the ball backwards over the goal line.

Spurs wanted a penalty towards the end of the first half when Richarlison was felled by Pape Gueye, though their appeals were dismissed and a lengthy VAR check proved inconclusive. Gueye got away with another VAR call when the ball ricocheted up onto his arm inside the 18-yard box soon after.

An incredibly dull second half almost sparked into life near its end when Micky van de Ven brought down Georges Mikautadze right on the edge of the penalty area as he bore down on goal. VAR confirmed a free-kick as the offence happened just outside the box, but - bizarrely - no red card for the Dutchman despite the hefty last-man challenge.

Former Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe flashed the resulting set-piece narrowly wide and that was as close as Villarreal came to finding an equaliser, with Spurs holding on to secure a fourth clean sheet from their opening six matches in all competitions this season.

Tottenham defender Cristian Romero has insisted that he never said he wanted to leave the club in the summer ahead of signing a new contract at the club. The World Cup winner was heavily linked with a move to Atletico Madrid but instead committed his future, whilst also being appointed club captain.

Thomas Frank has confirmed that Randal Kolo Muani could make his Tottenham debut against Villarreal in the Champions League on Tuesday. The forward joined the club on loan from Juventus on deadline day and is currently awaiting his debut. Now, Frank has confirmed that the France international is fit, although he has questioned his ability to play with intensity.

Mohammed Kudus has been reunited with the wooden elephant that he used as part of goal celebrations during his time in the Premier League with West Ham. The Hammers have returned said item to the Ghana international winger after seeing him complete a controversial £55 million ($75m) switch to London rivals Tottenham in the summer transfer window of 2025.