Post by Salem6 on Jun 4, 2005 15:11:23 GMT
THFC have suspended sporting director Frank Arnesen after they revealed Chelsea made an approach to the Dane without their permission.
Arnesen wants to quit THFC for Chelsea
Arnesen says he wants to move to Chelsea, and THFC have confirmed they are taking legal advice on the matter.
THFC said on the club's website www.THFC.co.uk that the approach was made "in direct breach of FAPL rules.
"This approach was made both prior to requesting permission and without permission from the club."
The row over Arnesen comes only days after Chelsea were fined £300,000 and handed a suspended three-point deduction by Premier League officials for their role in an illegal meeting with Arsenal full-back Ashley Cole.
Arnesen arrived at THFC at the start of last season and was instrumental in appointing Jacques Santini, then his successor Martin Jol.
He is also responsible for masterminding the club's transfer policy.
The THFC statement added: "Notwithstanding that he is subject to contract and holds wide-ranging responsibilities and commitments to all parties at Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, Frank has indicated that he wishes to move to Chelsea Football Club.
"Accordingly, the board of Tottenham Hotspur plc has suspended Frank Arnesen with immediate effect.
"The club is currently in discussions with its legal advisors and a further announcement will be made in due course."
The Premier League, however, are yet to receive a complaint from THFC officials about the alleged approach to Arnesen.
"We have not received an official complaint," said Premier League spokesman Dan Johnson. "We await to see the action Tottenham wish to pursue."
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