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Glenn Hoddle was asked to pick his all-time best eleven and a current Tottenham player made it into his side, and it is not who fans may expect.

Hoddle knows what it takes to succeed as a player and a manager at the highest level and few are as qualified as him to talk about the greats of yesteryear, given the amount of football the Spurs legend has seen over the decades.

The task of picking his all-time dream 11 is thus far from an easy one, given the numerous world-class options to choose from.

One current Tottenham Hotspur man, who played a crucial role in the club’s Europa League success, has made it into Hoddle’s dream team.

Glenn Hoddle is a big fan of Micky Van de Ven

Spurs fans might have expected Heung-min Son to be the player who made the cut, but it was actually a Tottenham centre-back.

It was not world champion and two-time Copa America winner Cristian Romero, but rather his defensive partner, Micky van de Ven who found a place in the side, with the Dutchman starting alongside France legend Patrick Battiston in the heart of the defence.

The 67-year-old was doing the exercise for The Daily Mail and he said about the Tottenham centre-back: “I’d go Van de Ven, I love him.”

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Two former Tottenham stars also make Hoddle’s dream team

As one would expect, there was no shortage of Tottenham representation in the side, with the Spurs legend also picking another former Lilywhite star in his backline: Kyle Walker.

Tottenham fans will not be surprised to know that Hoddle’s former Spurs teammate, Ossie Ardiles also made the cut, starting in the middle of the park alongside Man United legend Bryan Robson.

The Argentine made 238 appearances in a Spurs shirt, scoring 16 times, and went on to manage the club during the 1993-94 season.

Glenn Hoddle’s full all-time dream XI: Ray Clemence; Kyle Walker, Patrick Battiston, Micky Van de Ven, Kenny Sansom; David Beckham, Ossie Ardiles, Bryan Robson, John Barnes; Maradona, George Weah.

Tottenham Hotspur will take on Bayern Munich in a pre-season friendly this summer and Harry Kane is already looking forward to facing his former club.

Harry Kane has had quite the season for Bayern Munich. He registered 38 goals and 13 assists in all competitions and finally got his hands on a trophy, as Bayern comfortably won the Bundesliga.

While Kane will be delighted to have achieved silverware, the club he left in order to win trophies, are now the Europa League champions. Tottenham ended a 17-year trophy drought in Bilbao and have the chance to compete for the UEFA Super Cup against the winners of the Champions League.

Spirits will therefore be high in both camps, as Spurs travel to the Allianz Arena to face Kane and his Bayern Munich teammates in a pre-season friendly on Thursday, August 7. The sides met twice in pre-season last year, with Bayern coming out on top in both matches.

Harry Kane looks ahead to Bayern Munich vs Tottenham

Kane is looking forward to seeing some familiar faces from his old club and believes the upcoming fixture will be even better, with both sides winning trophies this season.

He told Cleats Club: “It’s obviously still a few months away yet, but it will be great to see some of the guys again – especially after having a couple of successful seasons each, and just to see how they are getting on.

“In our stadium, in front of our fans as well, it will be a great match-up and hopefully a great game.”

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This will be the first time Spurs play Bayern at the home of the champions of Germany since the 2019/20 Champions League group stage, a game Spurs lost 3-1.

Could Kane add to his Spurs legacy one day?

Kane has already made history for Tottenham by becoming the club’s all-time top goalscorer. However, some Spurs supporters now believe Heung-min Son is more of a legend at the club, because he stayed to win a trophy.

Yet while Son’s Spurs career looks to be nearing its end, Tottenham have first refusal on Kane and could look to re-sign their former star striker in the future.

Tottenham Hotspur fans will love how David Bentley celebrated Spurs’ recent Europa League win from behind enemy lines at Arsenal.

For many Tottenham Hotspur supporters, the celebrations following their historic Europa League triumph are still in full swing, marking a moment that will live long in the memory of fans across north London.

Indeed, Tottenham defeated Manchester United in a tightly contested final, securing a 1-0 win that defied the expectations of most pundits, who had backed United due to their European pedigree.

However, a handful of Spurs voices, including David Bentley, believed it could be the club’s moment. Speaking in the aftermath of the semi-final victory over Bodo/Glimt, Bentley expressed his faith in the team’s ability to go all the way.

He said: “But I thought they turned up, they were outstanding. Real professional performance and they have got to a final and it is beautiful, go on and win it and beat Man United, happy days.”

David Bentley celebrates Tottenham win with cheeky beer theft from Mikel Arteta’s office

Following Spurs’ Europa League triumph, David Bentley continued his celebrations, with footage currently making the rounds on social media showing the former Tottenham midfielder making himself at home in the heart of enemy territory.

The clip captures Bentley at Arsenal’s training centre, where he made his way into Mikel Arteta’s office, found a couple of beers, and cheekily walked away with them – all while donning a Tottenham shirt with “Winners 2025” on the back. Watch clip here:

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Spurs fans savour trophy glory with Arsenal left empty-handed

The rivalry between Tottenham and Arsenal has always had its heated chapters, but in this moment, Spurs fans are revelling in a rare European high while their north London rivals have little to cheer about.

Tottenham’s Europa League title is their fourth major European trophy, while Arsenal are still in search of their first. The irony of both clubs qualifying for next season’s UEFA Champions League – Tottenham through winning the Europa League, Arsenal through finishing second in the Premier League – only adds more spice to the tale.

Tottenham target Bryan Mbeumo has been spotted in France alongside a Spurs full-back, as speculation surrounding a potential summer move continues to gather pace.

Tottenham Hotspur’s summer transfer window has been off to a busy start, with the club already dipping into the market while also cashing in on a departing player.

The first bit of business saw Tottenham trigger the £21 million obligation to buy defender Kevin Danso, a clause that had been inserted into his initial winter move to the club.

And in terms of outgoings, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has officially completed his move to Marseille, with the French side activating the £17 million purchase option in his contract. Ironically, it was also announced that Sergio Reguilon will leave Tottenham once his contract runs down.

Bryan Mbeumo spotted with Tottenham defender Sergio Reguilon

The Lilywhites remain active in the market and have been linked with several players in recent weeks, one of whom is Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, who enjoyed another standout season in the 2024/25 campaign.

The Brentford man was one of the most reliable performers in front of goal, racking up 20 Premier League goals in 38 appearances – his best-ever return since arriving in England’s top flight.

Tottenham are reportedly monitoring Bryan Mbeumo ahead of the window’s official opening, and now Mbeumo has been recently spotted in France alongside Spurs defender Sergio Reguilon amid transfer links to Tottenham.

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The Spurs defender took to Instagram to post a picture of himself alongside the Brentford star, captioning it: “Happy to see you hermanito”

Spurs fans hopeful Reguilon can serve as an Mbeumo agent

Naturally, Tottenham supporters will be hoping that Sergio Reguilon can put in a positive word for the club, especially with competition heating up for Bryan Mbeumo’s signature.

Reports suggest that Newcastle United are also firmly in the running for the Brentford star, with the Magpies looking to beat Tottenham and other suitors to the punch by moving early in the window.

The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters Trust have made it clear that they expect Daniel Levy and Co to invest significantly in the squad following the club’s Europa League win.

Tottenham were on a pretty shaky financial ground heading into the summer, but things have changed completely following the club’s Europa League success.

Spurs are in line for a huge financial boost after securing Champions League qualification, thus putting them in a strong position to reinforce the squad this summer.

According to reports over recent days, Tottenham plan on flexing their financial muscle in the upcoming transfer window ahead of their return to Europe’s premier club competition next season.

THST demand robust investment into Tottenham squad

THST have now released its end-of-season statement, which includes details on what went well with their dealings with the club and what did not over the course of the 2024-25 campaign.

According to Football.London, the Trust have listed seven areas which can be improved upon, with the most important being the call for “more robust investment in transfers and wages needed to fully support the manager and compete on all fronts.”

Whether Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy listens to their demands and opens his purse strings this summer remains to be seen.

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THST also had another important message to the chairman and the club’s hierarchy, highlighting the need for greater leadership communication.

Their statement said: “The manager should not be the sole club spokesperson – greater visibility and support from senior figures are essential”.

THST praise the club for getting three things right this season

The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust also credited the club on three key areas where the fans’ concerns were listened to and acted upon this season.

The first was regarding consultation and pricing, which included regular consultation with the Trust leading to a freeze on season and matchday ticket prices.

THST were also pleased with the club’s move to ensure ticket integrity by targeting misuse of resale sites for key games.

Tottenham Hotspur have released Ange Postecoglou’s address to the Spurs squad ahead of the Europa League final, and the Australian words are sure to make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.

The Spurs boss delivered on his promise of delivering silverware in his second season and the Australian will go down as a Tottenham hero no matter what happens regarding his future.

Ange Postcoglou admitted that he has been overwhelmed by the reaction since his Europa League success, and he can be proud of the fact that he managed to achieve something that the likes of Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte and Mauricio Pochettino failed to do.

It has emerged that Postecoglou gathered video messages from the players’ families, which were then shown in the team hotel before the final, and footage has now emerged of the 59-year-old addressing the squad before the clash at San Mames.

Ange Postecoglou’s inspiring message to the Tottenham players before the Europa League final

The Tottenham boss is skilled at delivering pre-match speeches that inspire the squad and he chose to give a rather simple message ahead of the clash in Bilbao.

Ange Postecoglou was calm rather than animated, but his words were extremely powerful, with the Australian instilling belief in the Spurs players that the trophy is theirs.

He said (via Tottenham’s official channel): “They (Man United) can’t stop us, they can’t stop us. What we have cannot be stopped. At the end of the game, when he’s lifting that trophy (pointing at Son) you’re going to make all of those people prouder than they have ever been in their life. Let’s go boys.”

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Watch his speech below:

Postecoglou is expected to be sacked by Tottenham

According to reports, Daniel Levy has still not decided on Ange Postecoglou’s future, with the Spurs chairman continuing to evaluate his options.

However, a number of outlets have claimed over the past few days that the expectation at Tottenham is for Postecoglou to be sacked on the back of the team’s dismal showing in the Premier League.

Just mere hours after it was suggested that Bayern Munich are making progress in their efforts to sign Leroy Sane, Tottenham Hotspur have now been handed a huge boost in their pursuit of the winger, with the situation developing rapidly.

Spurs fans would have been excited when the rumours first emerged earlier this week that Tottenham were looking to land Sane on a free transfer after his contract with Bayern ran out.

Several outlets claimed over recent days that Spurs are showing the most concrete interest in Sane, but the situation appeared to have changed this morning.

It was reported a few hours ago by Florian Plettenberg that the talks regarding a new deal between Sane and Bayern had been positive, with the Bundesliga giants keen to tie down the 29-year-old, but there has now been another twist in the transfer saga.

Daniel Levy working hard to sign Leroy Sane for Tottenham

A new update from FC Bayern Insider has claimed that Spurs are now growing increasingly confident of landing the former Manchester City man on a free transfer.

The report says that while Arsenal and Chelsea are also on Sane’s trail, it is Tottenham who are at the front of the queue to land the 29-year-old at this moment.

Even though Bayern have offered the winger an improved contract after their initial offer was turned down, the winger could still decide to move to London to stay close to his family, who reside in the English capital.

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The outlet points out that Daniel Levy is a good friend of Sane’s agent, Pini Zahavi, and the Spurs chairman is the one ‘pulling the strings’ to take the German to N17.

As things stand, it is asserted that Levy and Spurs are in a ‘strong negotiating position’ to land Sane – who has 51 Bundesliga goals in his career – on a free transfer.

Sane is faced with a big choice – Bundesliga or Premier League?

Foot Mercato’s Santi Aouna has also talked up Tottenham Hotspur’s interest in the Bayern winger, but he is far more reserved in his assertions about the North London club’s chance of clinching a deal.

He says that while Spurs are the most serious candidates to sign Sane, the winger is yet to make a final decision on his future.

After Bayer made an improved offer to the 29-year-old, he now faces a big decision, having to choose between remaining at the Allianz Arena and moving to the Premier League.

Aouna adds that offers from Turkey and the Saudi Pro League are also on the table for Sane.

Sources in Italy have now shared what they are hearing about Simone Inzaghi after fresh Tottenham Hotspur links ahead of Fabio Paratici’s return to N17.

Indeed, Ange Postecoglou would be hoping his recent Europa League win would be enough to keep him at the Tottenham Hotspur dugout for at least one more season.

But a recent report suggests that Spurs could still sack Ange Postecoglou despite the manager’s recent success in Europe and his enjoying the support of the Tottenham players.

It is stated that it would take a big shift if the Australian is to remain manager at Hotspur Way, with the Tottenham higher-ups seeing it as a huge risk to continue with the 59-year-old.

Simone Inzaghi expected to stay despite Tottenham interest

One name has been floated around to potentially take over from Postecoglou and it is Simone Inzaghi, the current head coach of Inter Milan.

The Italian has enjoyed huge success as a manager, winning nine major honours during his spells at Inter and Lazio. With Fabio Paratici expected to return as sporting director at Tottenham, it is being reported that he is pushing for Inzaghi to take charge at Spurs.

A fresh update has now revealed what sources in Italy are now saying about Simone Inzaghi leaving Inter after Tottenham links. It has been stated that the Italian manager is likely to remain in Italy for at least one more season despite Spurs’ interest.

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Barclay told The Tottenham Way podcast: “Simone Inzaghi is a sort of new one. Obviously, the Paratici link is understandable with an Italian and one who is doing so well as that.

“The last time I spoke to quite a lot of counterparts in the Italian press, they seemed to be under the impression that he would be staying no matter what at Inter Milan next season.

“You could make the case that if he loses, he might be even more likely to stay because he wants to go and finish the job, I suppose. But I do not know.”

Simone Inzaghi’s future may rest on Champions League outcome

Inter Milan are UEFA Champions League finalists, and it is expected that after the UCL final, Inzaghi will speak with the higher-ups about his future.

That is according to Inter journalist Fabrizio Biasin, who has also stated that his gut feeling is that Inzaghi will remain with the Nerazzurri for at least one more season.

When asked how he expects the Inter boss’s future to pan out, he said: “After the Champions League final, he will meet with Inter to find an agreement to continue together.

“To talk about normal things like contract, market and so on. If they find an agreement, we will move forward together. My feeling is that he will remain the coach of Inter.”

Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Tyler Dibling is expected to be anything but straightforward as a new report sheds light on the intensifying competition for the winger and how much Southampton are demanding from their starlet.

It has been widely reported over the last few months that Tottenham have entered into talks with Tyler Dibling, who has been identified as one of their top targets.

Some sources had previously even alleged that Spurs were at the front of the queue to land Dibling and were optimistic about landing him for a discounted price.

However, the situation appears to have changed since then, with Tottenham now expected to face a lot of competition for Dibling this summer.

How much are Southampton demanding for Dibling?

Sky Sports have revealed on their live transfer blog that the Saints have to sell the 19-year-old this summer after their relegation from the Premier League.

However, that does not mean that they are willing to accept a cut-price fee, with the South Coast club thought to be demanding around £55m for the teenager.

To make matters even more complicated, the report says that Aston Villa, Chelsea and RB Leipzig are also monitoring Dibling closely and could offer competition to the Lilywhites.

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How much are Tottenham willing to pay for Tyler Dibling?

There could be even more competition for the Southampton man this summer, with some sources claiming that Man United are determined to beat Tottenham to Dibling this summer.

It thus looks like Spurs have a lot of work to do to land the teenager, but according to TEAMtalk, the North Londoners do not want to break the bank for the winger.

A fresh report has shed light on the six players in Tottenham’s sights, including a couple of alternatives if the club’s top targets are not gettable as the Lilywhites prepare for a busy summer.

Over recent weeks, reports have indicated that Tottenham will prioritise adding proven top-class experience to their squad this summer.

With the club’s coffers set to be boosted after their qualification for the Champions League, some outlets have backed Spurs to make some ambitious moves to signal their intent ahead of the 2025-26 season.

A new report has named six deals that Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing at the moment, with the names clearly suggesting what direction the club want to go in.

Tottenham’s plans for defensive and midfield reinforcements

The Daily Mail say that Angel Gomes, who is out of contract at Lille, is someone Tottenham like and the club see him as a good fit if they are going to continue playing a similar style of football next season.

The Englishman’s ability to play from a deep midfield role is seen as a huge plus for the North Londoners.

Marc Guehi is named as the primary option Tottenham are eyeing for their backline but the outlet questions if the Lilywhites would be prepared to go toe-to-toe with Newcastle for the centre-back and shell out around £65m-£70m, which is what the Eagles are expected to demand.

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The report says that if Spurs are not able to land the Palace man, they could see Fikayo Tomori as a more affordable alternative, with the former Chelsea man expected to leave AC Milan this summer.

Who are Spurs looking at in attack?

The Mail say that Tyler Dibling remains firmly in Tottenham’s sights, with Ange Postecoglou’s men expected to join the auction for the teenage forward, who they see as someone who can offer competition to the likes of Brennan Johnson and Dejan Kulusevski on the right.

It is pointed out that Spurs have a big decision to make on the future of Mathys Tel, with the club having a £47.5m option to buy the Frenchman permanently.

It is suggested that should Spurs choose against prioritising a move for Tel, they could use those funds towards a deal for a long-term target, Eberechi Eze.