Tottenham’s Pedro Porro has defended the club’s focus on young talent, highlighting the impact of two key youngsters amid an injury crisis. Could Spurs’ transfer gamble pay off?
In women’s football, Chelsea are set to smash the transfer record with the signing of USA star Naomi Girma. How will the world’s first million-dollar player boost the WSL leaders?
And Wayne Bridge has pulled out of his highly anticipated fight with KSI. The former England defender says his decision comes after personal comments from the YouTuber. What’s next for the clash that’s already making headlines? Charles Hague-Jones has the details.
In women’s football, Chelsea are set to smash the transfer record with the signing of USA star Naomi Girma. How will the world’s first million-dollar player boost the WSL leaders?
And Wayne Bridge has pulled out of his highly anticipated fight with KSI. The former England defender says his decision comes after personal comments from the YouTuber. What’s next for the clash that’s already making headlines? Charles Hague-Jones has the details.
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00:00Pedro Porro has praised Tottenham's focus on investing in young talent,
00:07pointing to the impressive form of Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall.
00:11Spurs' commitment to signing emerging stars, including beating Barcelona,
00:16to Bergvall and splashing out on Gray, is being tested during an injury crisis.
00:22Despite setbacks, Gray and Bergvall have stepped up,
00:25with Gray excelling in an unfamiliar centre-back position.
00:29While some fans call for experienced reinforcements amid poor Premier League form,
00:35Porro believes the youngsters' development will benefit the club long-term.
00:42USA defender Naomi Germer is set to join Chelsea for a world-record fee of £900,000,
00:48or just over $1 million, making her the first women's footballer to break the million-dollar mark.
00:55Germer leaves San Diego Wave, managed by Jonas Idvall.
00:59The 24-year-old, widely considered as one of the world's best,
01:02was Chelsea's top target this window and will strengthen the women's Super League leaders
01:08as they chase domestic and European glory.
01:12And Wayne Bridge has withdrawn from his scheduled fight with KSI,
01:16citing personal remarks made by the YouTuber about his ex-girlfriend's alleged affair with John Terry.
01:23In a statement, Bridge emphasised his priority to protect his family,
01:27labelling KSI's comments as crossing the line.
01:30The former Chelsea defender, who's retired from international football duty in 2010
01:36after the scandal, expressed disappointment over the remarks,
01:40urging KSI to reflect on his actions.