Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has admitted that he was left disappointed by one failed transfer on transfer deadline day – he missed out on Lewis Hamilton!
Spurs were one of the most active clubs in the winter transfer window, signing Radu Dragusin in the first half of January on a deal that could have gone up to £25 million and bringing in Tim Werner on loan.
The Premier League’s rules on profit and sustainability contributed to a transfer deadline day largely devoid of drama, overshadowed by the news that seven-time Formula 1 champion Hamilton will join Ferrari from 2025.
This allowed Postecoglou to have some fun at the start of the press conference ahead of Saturday’s away game at Everton.
“Probably the only disappointing one was yesterday I thought there was a really good opportunity for us but the club just didn’t feel it was the right move for us so disappointed with that,” Postecoglou explained.
“But he ended up at Ferrari so we just have to cop it… look at you all! You were ready to type away.
“I was going to pause just to let his (press officer’s) phone blow up, but it was a good one, mate, a good one.
“You had a flat day so I’m trying to spark you.”
Reflecting on Spurs’ business over the last month, Postecoglou felt it was a job well done, especially as Dragusin and Werner were signed early enough to feature in games against Manchester United, Manchester City and Brentford.
Tottenham also sent young prospects Ash Phillips and Alfie Devine to Plymouth, while Alejo Veliz transferred to Sevilla on deadline day.