Tom Barclay
Articles by Tom Barclay

TOTTENHAM are in advanced talks with Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi over a free transfer this summer. The proposed switch would be subject to relegation-threatened Spurs avoiding the drop - just as it would in their pursuit for Liverpool’s Andy Robertson. Senesi, 28, is out of contract at the Vitality at the end of the season. Tottenham...

ANTONIO RUDIGER has been called out to explain his “unacceptable” behaviour in Bayern Munich’s thrilling win over Real Madrid. Harry Kane scored as Bayern won 4-3 on the night, and 6-4 on aggregate, to dump out Real and set up a Champions League semi-final clash with Paris Saint-Germain. The flash point involving ex-Chelsea star Rudiger...

RODRIGO BENTANCUR has returned to full training in a boost to relegation-threatened Tottenham. The Uruguayan midfielder, 28, has not featured since damaging his hamstring against Bournemouth on January 7. He then underwent surgery on the issue but is now back with the group. It remains to be seen whether Roberto De Zerbi feels the ex-Juventus...

IGOR THIAGO is the man who cannot miss right now. But even the Brentford talisman’s two-goal heroics - intentional or not - were not enough to take the points here as Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall salvaged a late point for the Toffees. Fresh off the back of his maiden strike for Brazil, Samba star Thiago had netted...

CHELSEA have taken a “massive, unnecessary risk” by banning Enzo Fernandez. And it could backfire if the £107million star feels there is irreparable damage done to his relationship with the West Londoners as result. That is the verdict of another famous South American midfielder who once wore the No8 shirt for the Blues, Gus Poyet....

TOTTENHAM are monitoring James Trafford’s situation at Manchester City as they explore replacements for Guglielmo Vicario. Regular No1 Vicario is expected to leave this summer and has been the subject of strong interest from Serie A giants Inter Milan. Should the 29-year-old depart, it will prompt the relegation-threatened North Londoners to sign a new stopper...