Having spent big this summer Tottenham Hotspur manager Martin Jol looks intent on trimming his wage bill. So far the Dutchman has signed five new players and had a couple return from loan spells, which would have significantly increase the wage bill as would the improved contracts offered to key players during the closed season. However so far only fringe players have left the Lane.

There appear to be plenty of suiters for some of the higher paid squad players Mido and Ghaly were both linked with moves to Birmingham, which would have delighted the Spurs backroom staff. Much needed revenue for players that would miss a large portion of the season while on duty at the African Cup of Nations that takes place in the middle of the season. However Mido’s deal broke down over personal terms, and Ghaly was almost a Birmingham City player but was sent packing when he allegedly complained about the training and the Blues squad.

Danny Murphy is another player who could move to new pastures, he has been blighted by injury and off the issues and has not managed to make the impact that was expected of a ‘Champions League’ player. He has also been linked to a midlands club that play in Blue, as well as a move Wigan, which he may prefer as it would take him closer to his North West roots.