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Tottenham Hotspur FC - Transfer news, results, fixtures, video and audio
Gossip: Spurs open to Richarlison exit to accommodate Solankepublished at 07:26
07:26
Tottenham are willing to offload 27-year-old Brazil forward Richarlison to make space for England and Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke, 26. (Talksport, external)
A flat finish and some pointed comments from manager Ange Postecoglou meant a season that carried great optimism in the early stages ended as a bit of an anti-climax, despite returning to Europe next season in the Europa League.
Postecoglou brought some much-needed positive football and outstanding signings in defender Micky van de Ven and goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. This has definitely been an improvement, although the manager’s statement about his unhappiness with "frailties inside and outside the club" hint at much more work needing to be done.
"The vocal and passionate Italian shotstopper in his first season at the club has been superb. Having instantly replaced club legend Hugo Lloris after more than a decade between the sticks, and adapting to the Premier League with ease, the next challenge is becoming Italy's number one."
Newcastle beat Spurs on penalties in Melbourne friendlypublished at 14:23 22 May
14:23 22 May
Newcastle beat Tottenham 5-4 on penalties in a post-season friendly in Australia - just three days after the Premier League ended.
The timing of the match, which was played in front of 78,419 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and finished 1-1 after normal time, had been called "madness" by former England and Newcastle striker Alan Shearer.
It went ahead despite concerns about the increasing workload being faced by players.
England midfielder James Maddison scored the 32nd-minute opener for Spurs, taking advantage of a poor pass by Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope and then weaving past the Magpies defence and smashing into the top corner.
Swedish striker Alexander Isak levelled from close range just before half-time.
The game then went straight to penalties with Bryan Gil having Spurs' first spot-kick saved by Mark Gillespie - the only one missed as the remaining nine were converted.
Right-back Harrison Ashby, who spent last season on loan at Swansea, struck the winning penalty for Newcastle.
Both clubs named strong squads for the trip with England defender Kieran Trippier, Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes and Isak in the Newcastle starting line-up, while Maddison, Dutch defender Micky van de Ven and South Korea captain Son Heung-min in the Spurs ranks.
Trippier, who like Maddison is in England's provisional Euro 2024 squad, came off after 36 minutes, which Newcastle said was "pre-planned".
Speaking before the match, boss Eddie Howe said it was an opportunity to "grow the name of Newcastle".
While Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou accepted the "exposure and revenue" was a key element of the long trip, he acknowledged had his side been in European competition this season he would have blocked it.
Newcastle will also play a second match against an A-League All Star side on Friday.
This summer has the European Championship in Germany, which starts on 14 June, while the Copa America gets under way in the United States six days later.
'These games are not essential'
Dave Lockwood, BBC Sport editorial sustainability lead
Critics say these global games are some of the least sustainable of any football fixtures based on the emissions from the long-haul flights.
Then there is the impact of fan travel – more likely this summer when several Premier League teams head to the United States for their pre-season tours.
More important than the emissions perhaps is the example it sets and the potential it has to undermine positive climate action, these games are not essential and are exactly the kind of emissions that should and could be avoided in any true Net Zero strategy.
Flying also impacts the body, and more games are bad for player welfare and wellbeing in an already overcrowded schedule. Ensuring rest is why clubs say they need to use domestic flights, so it points to double standards there.
They are financially motivated, in a sport with more money than any other. Whether the cost to the environment is worth the financial reward depends on your individual perspective but clubs definitely can’t be championing positive action at home among fans and then expect this kind of behaviour to go unchallenged.
The verdict on Spurs' seasonpublished at 13:21 22 May
13:21 22 May
Tottenham might have missed out on Champions League qualification, but they will play in next season's Europa League following a strong debut season under Ange Postecoglou.
Anna Howells, from Spurs XY, external, has given her verdict on the 2023-24 campaign.
Season rating: 7/10. We finished in fifth, which is a lot higher than anyone would have predicted. We had some wonderful moments (the beginning of the season set unrealistic expectations), but also suffered a lot of injuries, so that needs addressing. Plenty to improve on.
Happy with your manager? Despite the ups and downs, I am happy we had the same manager for a whole season. There is plenty of work for him to do and I hope he gets the backing needed to achieve his visions for the club.
Unsung hero: Guglielmo Vicario played in all our games this season and was very solid. It is not an easy ask to come in and replace long-standing goalkeeper and captain hugo Lloris, but he did very well.
Player you would most like to sign: Even though we scored a lot of goals, I still think the type of player we need would be a proven goalscorer, like Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig. We create a lot of chances but do not always convert them, so having a confident striker would be ideal.
Best away fans: Nottingham Forest. They have a great travelling support and their fans are some of the nicest people I know.
Tottenham have asked Chelsea about the availability of Trevoh Chalobah, 24, as they look to sign for the defender and 24-year-old midfielder Conor Gallagher. (HITC), external
Sessegnon ready for a new challenge published at 09:30 21 May
09:30 21 May
Nizaar Kinsella BBC Sport football news reporter
Ryan Sessegnon is ready to leave Tottenham on a free transfer this summer.
The 24-year-old winger is keen for a new challenge at a Premier League rival next season and wants to move when his contract expires despite Spurs holding an option to keep him for a further year.
Sessegnon played just once this season, a seven-minute substitute appearance against Burnley in the FA Cup in January, during an injury-hit season in North London.
The former England Under-21 international has suffered chronic hamstring problems and has had two surgeries to rebuild his career, the latest coming in February after a setback while playing in an academy match.
However, he is nearing his return as he steps up his rehabilitation and is keen to get back playing first-team football.
Spurs will look for a replacement forward to bolster manager Ange Postecoglou’s options next season.
Sessegnon joined Spurs for £25million from Fulham in 2019 after winning the Championship Player of the Year award during the Cottagers’s promotion-winning campaign.
Gossip: Postecoglou wants three summer signingspublished at 07:46 21 May
07:46 21 May
Ange Postecoglou has asked the club for at least three new signings this summer. (ESPN), external
Spurs are ready to cash in on 25-year-old Brazil defender Emerson Royal, with Juventus, AC Milan and Bayern Munich all keen. (Givemesport), external
Your views on Tottenham's seasonpublished at 12:18 20 May
12:18 20 May
After victory at Sheffield United in their final game of the season, we asked for your views on Tottenham's 2023-24 campaign.
Here are some of your responses:
Dawn: Ange has had a very successful first season with Spurs and he has learned a lot about the club and the players. I think there's a lot to do and he is the man to do it because he's tough, opinionated and very passionate about football. Watched Tottenham for 53 years and we're always the nearly team, but with Ange at the helm I think we will compete.
Keith: Finished at least 12 points off where we should have but overall a great first season for Ange. Strong start, then inconsistent. not bringing in another centre-back at the beginning cost us. Plenty to build on and fingers crossed for a strong transfer window.
Paul: I would have happily taken fifth place at the start of the season. Ange has been a breath of fresh air and changed the culture at the club. Everyone should get on board with Ange and enjoy the ride.
Garryl: Fifth place is no more than I expected in Ange's first season and all we deserve. We're not good enough yet for the Champions League. Expecting better next season with a host of new talent to play the Ange way.
Arturo: Not happy with Europa League as it's Sunday-Thursday games. Impossible to challenge in that scenario. Not wholly convinced by a manager who cannot organise a defence.
Pete: Although disappointed to miss out on the Champions League, it has been a pretty decent season. Obviously Ange needs at least two more transfer windows but we are unrecognisable from the rubbish served up last season. Patience is the key and I hope Postecloglu gets it. Cup run next season would be nice though.
'We started from zero'published at 12:04 20 May
12:04 20 May
Tottenham's Dejan Kulusevski says the team will come back "much hungrier and better" next season.
The forward scored twice in the Spurs' 3-0 win at Sheffield United on the final day.
The north London side needed at least a point from Sunday's match to ensure qualification for next season's Europa League.
Having finished eighth last term, it showed progress in Ange Postecoglou's debut season that was also the first since club record goalscorer Harry Kane left.
Despite the improvement in league position, the side tailed off in the final stages of the campaign to miss out on a top four spot and Sweden international Kulusevski is expecting more in 2024-25.
"The team performance has been good, we improved a lot," he told Spurs Play.
"We wanted more and we were close to getting more, but sometimes you have to accept life and keep working and believing in what you are doing.
"We started from zero and we changed everything about the club.
"It is not easy, even if the beginning was the easiest, it's often like that.
"Next season, we will have much more experience and we know what the coach wants.
"Now we go away, rest and come back much hungrier and better."
Gossip: Striker and defensive midfielder top of wishlistpublished at 07:27 20 May
07:27 20 May
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou will prioritise signing a new striker and defensive midfielder as he plans a summer clearout. (Mirror), external
Chelsea are no closer to agreeing a new deal with England midfielder and 24-year-old academy graduate Conor Gallagher, who is linked with Spurs and Aston Villa, and could be sold by the Blues to help with Premier League's profit and sustainability rules. (Express), external
Sheff Utd 0-3 Tottenham: What Postecoglou saidpublished at 20:29 19 May
20:29 19 May
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou says a fifth-placed finish in the Premier League is a good achievement in his first season, but he insisted he has "lofty ambitions" for the club.
Spurs confirmed their place in next season's Europa League with a 3-0 win at relegated Sheffield United on the final day of the season, as Dejan Kulusevski's double and Pedro Porro's strike ensured they finished above Chelsea.
Speaking after the game, Postecoglou said: "It is a great challenge in the Premier League. Taking over a big club that didn't have a great year last year, you understand it isn't going to run smoothly.
"I have enjoyed the whole season. I have got some lofty ambitions for the football club and, until we reach that point, I am not going to be smiling too much.
"I have enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to pushing on from here.
"I'm obviously not delighted with the way we finished the season but, in fairness to the players and staff, we have been in the top five all season, in a year where there was a fair bit of upheaval.
"We finished eighth last year - with player turnover, different football and a different way of training, it is not easy to maintain a level when you are trying to do that.
"Even in our tough periods this year, we have still been competitive for the most part. I think I have got maximum effort, which is all a manager can ask for."
Sheff Utd 0-3 Tottenham: Key statspublished at 19:13 19 May
19:13 19 May
Here are the key facts and figures following Sunday’s game between Sheffield United and Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
Sheffield United won just three games and achieved just 16 points in the Premier League this term (D7 L28), with only Derby County in 2007-08 winning fewer matches (1) and recording fewer points (11) in a single season in the competition's history.
Tottenham recorded their 20th league win of the season under Ange Postecoglou, with Andre Villas-Boas the only manager to pick up more Premier League victories in their first season in charge of Spurs (21 in 2012-13).
Sheffield United conceded 57 Premier League goals at Bramall Lane this season, the most ever home goals conceded by a team in a single top-flight campaign. Meanwhile, their final goal difference of -69 is the joint-worst by a side in a Premier League campaign (level with Derby County in 2007-08).
Dejan Kulusevski scored his seventh and eighth Premier League goals of the season, netting more than he managed in his first two league campaigns with Tottenham combined (48 appearances – 5 goals in 2021-22 and 2 goals in 2022-23).
Son Heung-Min recorded his 10th assist of the season and this is the third time he has done so in a single Premier League campaign, with Christian Eriksen (four times) the only other Tottenham player to do so in more than two campaigns.
Full-time: Sheff Utd 0-3 Tottenhampublished at 18:03 19 May
18:03 19 May
Tottenham Hotspur ended their inconsistent season on a high by thumping the Premier League's bottom club Sheffield United to clinch a Europa League place.
Ange Postecoglou's side were touted as title contenders early in his reign, but they have fallen away to finish fifth in the Australian's first season in charge.
The visitors were shaky early on as Ben Brereton Diaz fired over for the Blades in the opening two minutes and struck the post with an effort on the stretch.
But Spurs scored the opener with their first attack of the game as Son Heung-min picked out Dejan Kulusevski's run into the box and the midfielder drilled a cool finish into the far corner.
The Sweden international should have added to his tally shortly after but was denied by Wes Foderingham's sharp save low down, while centre-back Cristian Romero struck a post.
Pedro Porro smashed in a scorching first-time finish to double Spurs' lead in the second half, before Kulusevski managed to slide home his second of the game to condemn Sheffield United to their 28th defeat of an abysmal campaign.