Spurs Chief Calls For Transfer Review

Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has asked the Premier League for a full review of the transfer system following the departures of stars strikers Dimitar Berbatov and Robbie Keane.

Levy was vocal in the media throughout the negotiations with Manchester United and Liverpool for Berbatov and Keane respectively, accusing both clubs of unprofessional approaches.

In a statement on the club website, Levy stated: ‘This summer we found ourselves having to deal with the unexpected challenge of both our leading goalscorers making it clear they wished to leave the club.

‘I have already stated my opinion on the manner in which our players were approached and the nature of the negotiations surrounding Robbie Keane and Dimitar Berbatov.

‘I have also previously said that we had no need to sell players on long contracts – this no longer remains practical. The decisions we took to allow the transfers of Berbatov and Keane were made after close discussions with the coaching staff.’

Berbatov joined United on transfer deadline day in a deal worth £30.75m while Keane left for Liverpool in a £20m deal.