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Egyptian forward Mido has revealed his desire to return to Tottenham if he was to be given the opportunity to rejoin the club.

He said: “I know that Roma have two or three offers for me,”

“It is good money and the club needs it at the moment to buy other players, but the manager and the board said I am not on the transfer list and that I cannot leave.”

“I enjoyed my time at Tottenham, I made a lot of friends and if the day came for me to go back I would be very proud,”

Hungarian international goalkeeper Marton Fulop has expressed his disappointment with his club Tottenham after being denied permission to talk to Coventry City about a permanent move to the club.

Fulop said: “Spurs won’t let me go to Coventry. I’m bitterly disappointed.

“They are in Europe and need three keepers. They tried to sign another but failed to do so, so I have to stay here.”

Tottenham manager Martin Jol has praised the performances of his team during pre-season following their 2-1 victory over Spanish club Real Sociedad.

The win gives Spurs their seventh win this summer and keeps them undefeated coming into the new campaign.

Jol said: “Last season we did well, didn’t lose a game and this summer has been the same, it couldn’t have gone much better”

“It doesn’t mean anything in terms of results in pre-season but it’s always a good sign if you can win games, especially with a lot of players and we’ve used a lot of players in pre-season. A few players completed their second 90-minute games as well, so that was good.”

When asked about the individual performances of his team Jol added: “Jermain is looking sharp and scoring goals and that’s what we want from him.

“I was happy with Aaron Lennon playing in two roles - on the right and in the hole - and that was something I liked.”

“Robbie Keane wasn’t available to play in that role and we missed five players with Ledley King, Teemu Tainio, Andy Reid and Wayne Routledge out as well.

“We have to work on one or two things but quality-wise I think we’re getting there and we showed again that we can win games using the full squad.”

Marty Jol has dismissed any speculation linking us with defender Roberto Ayala AND Inter Milan speedster Martins.

Both players have been heavily linked to the club over the summer and both seem likely to move on from their current clubs before the transfer window closes.

Reports are today suggesting that we are ready to move for Valencia defender Roberto Ayala.

Ayala, 33, has publicly admitted his wish to leave the Mestalla this summer and is keen on a quick move to a more competitive team according to his agent Gus Macardi.

Macardi said: “A quick solution would be best for all parties.”

Inter forward Obafemi Martins is available for transfer and wants to leave the club following the arrival of Hernan Crespo from Chelsea accoring to his agent Patrick Bastianelli.

Player agent Bastianelli said: “Oba has requests from Tottenham, Newcastle, Portsmouth and Valencia,”

“Martins feels very close to Inter and Moratti, but it seems clear that we have to find a solution after the club signed Crespo.”

“There are offers on the table, but the player has yet to be placed on the transfer list. We are in continual contact with the club.”

Hull boss Phil Parkinson has today confirmed that Mark Yeates has agreed to join the club on a loan deal from Spurs.

Parkinson confirmed: “Mark should be with us by Wednesday and that will be a year’s loan deal for the remainder of the season,” said Parkinson to the Hull Daily Mail.

“He’s only had 10 days of pre-season under his belt so far and that extra couple of weeks will do him good before he can start looking at the first-team.”

The Papers are today linking favourite Mido to a dramatic return to White Hart lane this summer.

Marty is still looking for a fourth striker to add to his squad and what a signing it would be for the club.

Lets hope he can persuade him to return although we still have to land a defender prior to kick off also.

Wigan full-back Pascal Chimbonda is not confident that a deal will not be secured for his move to Tottenham Hotspur due to The Lactics £6million asking price.

Chimbonda said: “I cannot see a deal happening now because of the money Wigan are looking for me,”

“I was told when I signed my new contract in January they would not stand in my way if a top club came calling for me.

“That is the reason I signed the new deal and let them take out my release [clause].

“I could have left in January but I decided to stay on and help Wigan.”

Chimbonda added: “I came to Wigan even though I could have joined Marseille because I wanted to play in the Premiership as it is the place to be.

“It is has always been my ambition to play for a top club and also play in Europe.

“If the club do not want to sell me, maybe they will give me a new contract worthy of a player they value so highly.”

Tottenham defender Anthony Gardner has made a successful return from injury.

The defender said: “I was delighted to be back out there, getting my legs moving again in a game situation and getting my rhythm back.

“It’s never ideal to have an injury in pre-season although I suppose getting it now is better than when the season has actually started. At least I can get some kind of fitness again before the start of the season.

“I feel good at the moment, had no problems injury-wise at Fisher and I’m raring to go now.”