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Former Bournemouth forward Jordan Chiedozie who lost a leg in a motorway crash received a guard of honour from his former club and teammates.

The 30-year-old, who was on Bournemouth's books from 2007 to 2012 but never made his senior debut for the club, was left in a coma after the crash in February.

Chiedozie, who played for Southern League club Bashley FC, was on the way home from an away game at Tavistock in Devon when the accident happened on the M27 near Ower, Hampshire.

After suffering a flat tyre, Chiedozie and Bashley physio Reighan Taylor pulled over onto the motorway hard shoulder.

As the player stepped out to assess the situation, he was struck by another vehicle and had to be rushed to hospital where he remained in a coma for two weeks.

He suffered life-changing injuries, losing his right leg and suffering open fractures on his left leg, as well as cracking his pelvis.

In aid of Chiedozie, Bashley hosted AFC Bournemouth's development side on Friday, with the youth side winning the game 6-1.

Chiedozie, whose father is former Nigeria international and Tottenham Hotspur player John Chiedozie, played for the Bournemouth's academy side for seven years earlier in his career.

Ahead of the game both sets of teams performed a guard of honour for Chiedozie who made his way onto the pitch.

He said the 'one goal' he had set himself was to be able to walk back in to Bashley.

'I've still got a long journey, learning a whole new lifestyle with the prosthetic leg,' Chiedozie told the BBC.

''It's hard to process - you are happy and blessed to be here but you have still gone through serious injuries.'

On X (formerly Twitter) , Bashley FC's page said: 'The football came second today, it was all about showing support and love to the inspirational Jordan Chiedozie.

'A massive thank you to AFC Bournemouth Academy and both sets of supporters who made tonight very special.'

Bashley FC manager, Jack Williamson posted: 'A day that meant so much. Inspirational doesn't even begin to describe Jordan Chiedozie.

'AFC Bournemouth Academy were immaculate as anticipated and just another step on our journey forward as a club this season.'

Following his youth career at Bournemouth, Chiedozie went on to play for clubs including Cambridge United, Margate, Poole Town and AFC Totton.

More than £34,000 has been raised by several football clubs through match day collections and online fundraisers to help the self-employed striker, who also worked in the building trade.

A 44-year-old woman, from Wraysbury in Berkshire, was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

She was later bailed until May 1, extended until August 1.

Nottingham Forest have reported Tottenham Hotspur to the Premier League for making an illegal approach to Morgan Gibbs-White – and have threatened to sue their rivals.

Incensed Forest officials claim Spurs tapped up the player – against the rules – ahead of what is set to be a £60m move.

The 25-year-old has a release clause which Spurs are thought to have triggered, but Forest are furious with their approach and have accused them of effectively tapping up the player.

Mail Sport understands Forest have now told Tottenham not to make any further contact with Gibbs-White and have written to both Spurs and the Premier League.

Premier League officials are now likely to decide whether to investigate. Should they do so, and should Spurs be found guilty, they could face a hefty fine or even a transfer ban.

While Forest declined to comment, it is thought they attempted to resolve the situation amicably, but have not been able to do so. As a result, an explosive letter has been sent to Tottenham and the Premier League. They have also raised the prospect of legal action.

The midfielder has four England caps and had been of interest to Manchester City this summer.

He scored seven goals and notched up eight assists in 34 Premier League matches as Forest ended the season in seventh.

Spurs appear to be on a spending spree under new manager Thomas Frank, having already signed Mohammed Kudus for £55m.

Forest paid Wolves a club-record £25m plus add-ons in 2022 on a five-year deal. A crowd favourite, he has made 118 appearances for the club, and has scored 18 goals.

His last Three Lions action came in the 3-1 defeat by Senegal at the City Ground, where he came off the bench.

Tottenham declined to comment. The Premier League have been contacted for comment.

Release clauses have proven to be a controversial issue in the Premier League in recent years. Two years ago Chelsea were understood to have submitted an offer that activated a complex release clause, understood to be in the region of £35m, in Michael Olise's contract at Crystal Palace.

However, Chelsea's interest in the winger has aggravated Palace officials, who believed the Stamford Bridge club have crossed the line in their conduct during their attempts to sign the player.

Olise later signed a new contract and ultimately moved to Bayern Munich for £52m the following summer.

Forest are busy making progress in this summer's transfer market and are primed to make an opening bid for Manchester City forward James McAtee in light of Tottenham's Gibbs-White interest.

Forest have also lodged a bid for Brentford's Yoane Wissa but well below his valuation. Forest have already checked on McAtee's availability and are due to offer around £25m. Borusisa Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt also remain in the race for the midfielder.

Tottenham have completed the £55million signing of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham.

The Ghana international has penned a long-term contract at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and becomes the club's first major signing under new head coach Thomas Frank.

The 24-year-old, who Frank identified as his top target this summer, completed his medical at Spurs ahead of the announcement on Thursday night. He will wear the number 20 next season.

Spurs teased the reveal by posting a picture of a plastic stool - often used by the winger during goal celebrations - before showing off their new signing in a snazzy video cut to a song from Ghanian musician Stonebwoy.

Kudus, who joined West Ham from Ajax for £38m two years ago, scored five goals in the Premier League last season.

In total for the Hammers, he scored 19 goals in 80 appearances. Upon the announcement of his move, West Ham thanked the winger for his services to the side and wished him well for the future.

Kudus’ move sees the breaking of an informal transfer embargo between the two sides who have not sold a player to each other in more than 10 years.

He has become the first to transfer from one to the other since Scott Parker joined Spurs from West Ham in 2011.

Spurs are hopeful of completing another marquee move before the week is over after triggering the £60m release clause of Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White.

The 25-year-old England international has long been on Spurs' radar and they have stepped up discussions in recent weeks. Earlier in the window, Manchester City decided against pursuing Gibbs-White despite following him closely last season.

Mail Sport reported earlier this week that Gibbs-White was attracting further interest and Forest had a decision to make as the player has two years left on contract and would otherwise be up for renegotiation.

Gibbs-White is set to undergo at Tottenham medical on Friday.

Spurs agreed a £54.5m deal with West Ham to sign Mohammed Kudus this week

Tottenham have now also triggered Morgan Gibbs-White's £60m release clause

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Morgan Gibbs-White is set to undergo a medical at Tottenham on Friday after the north London club triggered a £60million release clause in his Nottingham Forest contract.

The 25-year-old England international has long been on Spurs' radar and they have stepped up discussions in recent weeks. Earlier in the window, Manchester City decided against pursuing Gibbs-White despite following him closely last season.

Mail Sport reported earlier this week that Gibbs-White was attracting further interest and Forest had a decision to make as the player has two years left on contract and would otherwise be up for renegotiation.

The pursuit of Gibbs-White comes just one day after Spurs agreed a £54.5m deal to sign West Ham's Mohammed Kudus, who is set to be the first transfer between the two London clubs since Scott Parker in 2011.

Spurs, who will pay the fee for Kudus over three years, want another attacking player to bolster their upcoming Champions League campaign.

Tottenham endured a disastrous season in the Premier League last term, finishing 17th in the division despite winning the Europa League under now sacked boss Ange Postecoglou.

Despite suffering their lowest ever points tally and league position in 2024-25, Tottenham qualified for the Champions League through winning the Europa League - an achievement that could incentivise Gibbs-White after Nottingham Forest narrowly missed out on qualification last campaign.

It is understood new Tottenham manager Frank has long admired Gibbs-White, who joined Forest from Wolves in 2022 for a fee of £42.5m.

Gibbs White enjoyed a superb season at the City Ground last campaign as he marshalled Forest to a seventh place finish in the Premier League and broke into the England squad as a reward.

Forest had earlier this window priced Gibbs-White out of a move to City and are understood to want around £65m plus bonuses, which would be another record sale after the departure of Anthony Elanga to Newcastle earlier this month.

Spurs have also enquired about Brentford's Yoane Wissa but are reluctant to bid over £35m.

Forest have sold Anthony Elanga to Newcastle for £52.5million and have earmarked the likes of Lyon's Malick Fofana, Johan Bakayoko of PSV and Manchester City's James McAtee as they consider replacements.

Mail Sport also understands Wolves would be due 10 per cent of any profit on Gibbs-White, who they sold to Forest for an initial £25m three years ago.

In an effort to forge a squad capable of competing at the highest level, Spurs have been especially busy over the past few days, having already agreed a deal with West Ham for Kudus worth well below the 24-year-old's £85m release clause.

West Ham initially rejected a £50m bid for the Ghana international last week before talks advanced and a new offer was accepted.

Kudus, who joined West Ham from Ajax for £38m two years ago, scored five goals in the Premier League last campaign.

Spurs have shown interest in Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo in a potential reunion with former Bees boss Frank.

Yoane Wissa, 28, scored 20 goals in all competitions for Brentford last season

The Bees rejected a £22million bid for Wissa from Nottingham Forest in January

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Tottenham are reportedly eyeing-up a transfer for Brentford star Yoane Wissa this summer.

Wissa, 28, has developed into a formidable Premier League striker since joining the Bees from Lorient for £8.5million in 2021.

Wissa, who has also won 33 caps for DR Congo, went to new levels last season following the departure of Ivan Toney, with the 28-year-old scoring 20 goals and adding five assists in all competitions.

Wissa's form has meant he has attracted interest from several clubs and in January, Brentford were forced to reject a £22m bid from Nottingham Forest for his services.

And, according to BBC Sport, Tottenham are now exploring a move for Wissa, with new Spurs boss Thomas Frank keen to be reunited with the forward.

The report claims that Brentford are aware of the interest and that Wissa, who they value at around £50m, is open to joining the north London side.

However, the Bees are keen to keep the 28-year-old, who has become increasingly important given the upheaval they have faced this summer.

Alongside Frank joining Tottenham, keeper Mark Flekken moved to Bayer Leverkusen last month.

Brentford captain Christian Norgaard is also closing in on a £12m move to Arsenal, while Man United have had multiple bids rejected for Bryan Mbeumo, although the Cameroonian is expected to depart.

Elsewhere, Keith Andrews, who was previously Brentford's set piece coach, was appointed as Frank's replacement and he is set to undertake his first managerial role.

Five staff members have also moved to Tottenham alongside Frank.

Justin Cochrane, head of performance Chris Haslam and first team analyst Joe Newton joined with him initially before Nick Stubbings and Tom Perryman were added to the medical department this week.

Meanwhile, Wissa has a year left on his contract, although Brentford are able to trigger an option to extend that by a further 12 months.

Speaking towards the end of last season, Brentford's director of football Phil Giles insisted he was 'relaxed' about the situations surrounding Wissa and Mbeumo.

'I have a lot of insight but that doesn't mean I will talk about it!,' he said. 'No, in general, if I was looking at a striker or a wide player as another club then they have to be on a shortlist, you would imagine.

'But the number of clubs that can sign them is a small number worldwide so time will tell if a club has that need or requirement. At the moment, we are pretty relaxed.'

Juventus are looking to strengthen their midfield options in the summer window

A Tottenham star is thought to be of interest after Spurs' Europa League victory

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Juventus are reportedly lining up moves for both Granit Xhaka and one of Tottenham's midfielders, as the Italian giants look to strengthen in the middle of the park.

Having won nine Serie A crowns in a row from 2011 to 2020, the Old Lady have failed to win the top-flight since, with each of Inter Milan, AC Milan and Napoli ruling the roost in their absence.

After another poor start to the campaign in 2024-25, Juve parted ways with newly-recruited Thiago Motta and brought in Igor Tudor who, after dragging them to a fourth-placed finish last season, is looking to improve his stock.

With doubts over the futures of stars like Dusan Vlahovic and Douglas Luiz, who have both been linked with moves to the Premier League in the past few weeks, there could be a major overhaul this summer.

One area, though, where the club are seemingly targeting is their midfield, with former Arsenal star Xhaka and Tottenham's Yves Bissouma reportedly of interest.

Italian outlets Tuttosport and Gazzetta dello Sport are reporting that the Bianconeri have an interest in Xhaka, who is also thought to have held talks with AC Milan.

However the Swiss international is seemingly joined on new director Damien Comolli's shortlist by Spurs' Europa League winner Bissouma, as well as Sporting's Morten Hjulmand and Benfica's Florentino.

Comolli is though to have a strong relationship with Tottenham, which Juventus reportedly believe will work in their favour for any negotiations.

The clubs have previously conducted transfer business to good effect, with Rodrigo Bentancur and Dejan Kulusevski both joining the north London club from Turin in recent years.

Any potential deal for the Mali international midfielder is thought to set Juventus back between £12.9m and £17.2m.

Boss Igor Tudor is thought to be after a dynamic midfielder to add to his current unit, including Khephren Thuram, Manuel locatelli and Weston McKennie.

Sandro Tonali is reportedly the 'dream' signing, though his prominence at Newcastle, and the financials likely involved, renders such a move largely remote.

It comes as the Italian giants are linked with a move for Manchester United outcast Jadon Sancho, who is though to be prepared to cut his wages by around £200,000-a-week to facilitate a move.

Last week, it was reported that the Manchester United outcast had held 'positive' talks with the Old Lady, and it has been claimed that the winger is prioritising a move to Turin.

Sancho, who joined United in a £73m deal in 2021 but endured a miserable stint, spent last season on loan at Chelsea.

The 25-year-old's current salary is said to be in excess of a staggering £300,000-a-week. United are holding out for a fee of £25m but his wage demands mean a loan cannot be ruled out.

According to Il Corriere dello Sport, Sancho is ready to accept an €8m-a-year (£7m) contract at Juventus but the Bianconeri are unwilling to go beyond €6m plus add-ons (£5m).

Earlier in the window, Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio claimed that Juve were considering a swap deal for Sancho, sending three stars, Douglas Luiz, Dusan Vlahovic and Timothy Weah, the other way.

United were said to have been made aware that all three players are for sale, though it is is unclear if all three would have been involved in a deal for Sancho. The idea was reportedly raised during negotiations about the Englishman.

Sancho is one of five unsettled stars who were told to stay away from the training ground when the rest of the squad reported for pre-season at Carrington on Monday.

Tottenham Hotspur are continuing to overhaul their staff – with the club’s medical department the latest to undergo major surgery.

In April, Mail Sport reported that Ange Postecoglou was likely to leave at the end of the season, regardless of whether the club won the Europa League, as part of a major, cross-departmental summer restructure.

And, with the Australian subsequently replaced by Brentford’s Thomas Frank, Spurs continue to ring the changes.

Following a horrendous season with injuries, Adam Brett and Nick Davies have now departed.

While Mail Sport understands that Davies, head of sports science, is set to rejoin David Moyes at Everton having worked with him at West Ham United, director of performance services Brett appears to have shouldered the blame for a campaign blighted by the lack of availability of a series of key players.

Two new starters have arrived from Brentford, in the shape of Nick Stubbings and Tom Perryman.

However, it is understood that they are not like-for-like replacements. Stubbings will be the medical lead and Perryman the head of strength of conditioning. Replacements for Brett and Davies will be sought.

Last month, Joe Newton, Justin Cochrane and Chris Haslam followed Frank from the Gtech Community Stadium to join the coaching staff.

Upstairs, the highly-regarded ex-Arsenal official Vinai Venkatesham has stepped in as Tottenham’s new chief executive while long-serving executive Donna-Maria Cullen stepped down.

Chief football officer Scott Munn also departed after two years with the club. The Australian led a previous review that ended with the exit of long-serving head of medicine Geoff Scott last year – a move which appeared to backfire spectacularly.

Tottenham are reportedly interested in signing Genoa defender Koni De Winter - in the height of summer.

Spurs are said to be keeping tabs on the £21.5million-rated Belgium international as a possible replacement for Cristian Romero.

That's because Atletico Madrid are admirers of Romero and could make a move for him, although the Londoners will demand in excess of £60m for their Europa League winner.

Aged 23, De Winter is four years younger than Romero and still building his reputation as a centre-back.

The Antwerp-born star has spent three seasons as a regular starter in Serie A - first on loan from Juventus at Empoli and Genoa, and now permanently for the latter.

TalkSPORT reports that Tottenham are keeping an eye on him, although Inter Milan are also keen to do a deal.

The Champions League finalists are apparently eager to do a swap deal for De Winter, offering forward Valentin Carboni, as per La Gazzetta dello Sport.

In footballing terms, Tottenham and Inter Milan can offer De Winter similar projects for the coming season.

Both are in the Champions League, and both are under the the tutelage of new managers - Tottenham with Thomas Frank, and Inter with Cristian Chivu.

Tottenham broke their 17-year silverware hoodoo last season as Ange Postecoglou led them to Europa League glory.

However, after finishing one point behind Serie A title winners Napoli and making the Champions League final, one might argue that Inter offer the better prospects of a trophy.

De Winter spent his youth career in various academies in Belgium before joining the youth set-up at Juventus in 2018 and eventually graduating to the first team.

However, the 6ft3in star only made a couple of outings for the senior team.

Last year he was handed his first Belgium cap and in 2025, the versatile defender has added a further three.

Tottenham have already added three new faces to the squad this summer.

Winger Mathys Tel has joined from Bayern Munich for £30m, centre-back Kevin Dando has signed up for £21m from Lens and, as arranged in September 2023, young defender Luka Vuskovic has arrived from Westerlo for £9.3m.

Kudus has an £85million clause for Premier League clubs, active for just 10 days

Tottenham and West Ham have not done business since Scott Parker in 2011

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Tottenham are interested in West Ham star Mohammed Kudus, in what would be the first transfer between the two clubs in 14 years if a deal is agreed.

Kudus has an £85million clause for Premier League clubs, active for the first 10 days of July.

The Ghanaian forward is one of West Ham’s most sellable assets, and the London club have accepted that they are in a position where they will need to sell before they can buy.

Tottenham, under new boss Thomas Frank, have made him a primary target this summer, as reported by the Telegraph.

The north London side are said to be optimistic of securing a deal below Kudus' release clause.

If the deal goes is to go through, Tottenham will have to lift their unofficial transfer embargo with West Ham.

Scott Parker’s move in 2011 remains the last transfer between Tottenham and West Ham.

Daniel Levy blocked Emmanuel Adebayor from moving in the opposite direction four years later and the two clubs have not done business in 14 years.

Kudus is believed to be interested in making the move to Tottenham, who are keen to strengthen their attack ahead of their return to the Champions League.

Chelsea also hold interest in the winger, but they have already agreed deals to sign Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Gittins for £55m and Brighton's Joao Pedro for £60m.

Kudus arrived at West Ham from Ajax for close to £40m two summers ago and made an immediate impact, netting 14 goals across all competitions in his debut campaign

He was a bright spot amid a difficult season last term at the London Stadium, registering five goals and a further four assists across his 35 appearances in all competitions.

Manchester United have had a second bid of up to £62.5million for Bryan Mbeumo rejected by Brentford, but the winger has informed his club that he only wants to move to Old Trafford this summer.

The forward has been one of United's most sought-after targets this summer, with their first bid of £55m already rejected as Ruben Amorim looks to recruit reinforcements to his struggling attack.

The forward, who scored 20 Premier League goals for the Bees last term, has also accrued interest from Arsenal, Newcastle United, and Tottenham, who are now managed by former Brentford boss Thomas Frank.

United's pursuit of Mbeumo had previously taken a hit when Spurs made their desire over a potential move known, and it left the player himself with a dilemma.

Now, though, according to The Athletic, the Cameroonian winger has made his mind up in terms of his future - telling both Tottenham and his current club Brentford, that he will only leave west London for a move to Old Trafford.

While United's second bid has been rejected, talks with Brentford continue as the Red Devils look to make a breakthrough.

Ruben Amorim and Co wish to have Mbeumo in their squad for the start of pre-season, with players due to report back to Carrington from the week commencing July 7.

Finding the back of the net proved to be one of the biggest problems for United last season and that is one of the reasons why Mbeumo is seen as such a priority signing by director of football Jason Wilcox and the rest of the footballing hierarchy.

The Red Devils scored just 44 goals in the Premier League which was the second lowest of any non-relegated side - a record low since the division was rebranded back in 1992.

Since joining for Brentford for a £5.8m transfer fee back in 2019, Mbeumo has scored 70 goals in 242 games, including 42 in 136 Premier League matches, flourishing into one of the deadliest attackers in the division.

This has all come under the stewardship of Frank, who was unveiled as Tottenham's new head coach - following the sacking of Ange Postecoglou - earlier in the month, having spent nine years at the Bees, seven of which came as manager.

While Mbeumo had previously expressed a preference to move to the red side of Manchester, Tottenham were willing to test that resolve following the appointment of the winger's former boss.

However, following two weeks of deliberation, Mbeumo has decided that he only wants to move to United, and has informed both Frank and the Bees of that wish.

The 25-year-old, who sees his contract expire next year - although Brentford have an option to extend it by 12 months - would become United's second signing of the summer behind the £62.5m Matheus Cunha if they can strike an agreement.

It is understood that the salary on offer to the winger - who is believed to hope for a mammoth £250,000-a-week - at United would be higher than what Spurs can offer the forward.

Mail Sport understands that the figure was quoted to the clubs who were interested in Mbeumo, although it is unclear whether United will reach it in their bid to sign him.