1.   Despite the large number of foreign signings, Souness had some encouraging praise for the domestic players.

2.   If the deal goes through it will complete the exodus of the three big-money foreign signings Spurs made just eighteen months ago.

3.   Manchester City were closing in on two new foreign signings on Thursday as manager Alan Ball bids to avoid relegation from the Premiership.

4.   Rangers as ever have spent a fortune on celebrated foreign signings, including Paul Gascoigne and Oleg Salenko, but are restricted under the three foreigner only rule.