Earlier in the week manager Harry Redknapp indicated that Heurelho Gomes could be allowed to leave the club in January after confirming the decision to make Brad Friedel Tottenham's number one for this season.

Several likely destinations are already being suggested and it seems that the erratic Brazilian could be about to head home to link up with Corinthians.

As last season drew to a close it appeared that Spurs only hope for European football was the Europa League that came with 5th place. Arguments raged as to whether or not this was a good thing and it appeared Harry Redknapp and a number of his players didn't seem keen on the idea.