Tottenham call for major transfer rule change after being left 'fuming' by Crystal Palace snub in summer window

Tottenham are calling for a major Premier League transfer rule to change after being left 'fuming' in the wake of the summer window. Spurs had hoped to send Manor Solomon on loan to Crystal Palace but saw a deadline-day move collapse after the Eagles pulled out at the last minute, despite signing a deal sheet to allow them extra time to complete the transfer.

Tottenham call for major transfer rule change after being left 'fuming' by Crystal Palace snub in summer windowTottenham call for major transfer rule change after being left 'fuming' by Crystal Palace snub in summer window

Deadline day brought plenty of drama in the , particularly at . Marc Guehi saw a move to fall though, while the Eagles then pulled out of an agreement to sign Solomon from Spurs. Palace had signed a deal sheet, giving them extra time to complete the transfer, but then decided against bringing in the winger. The move left Spurs “fuming” and eager for the Premier League to make deal sheets legally-binding documents in a bid to prevent such a scenario arising again, according to the ديلي ميل.

Solomon did end up moving on from Spurs and has joined on a season-long loan. The transfer window in closed four hours later, allowing the Yellow Submarine time to swoop in and seal an agreement after Palace had ended their interest.

Solomon enjoyed a swift return to on Tuesday as he was part of the Villarreal squad for a clash with Tottenham. Yet the new signing didn’t make it off the bench as Spurs won 1-0 thanks to an early own goal from Luiz Junior.

Tottenham enjoyed a fairly busy transfer window with players including Randal Kolo Muani, Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons and Joao Palhinha joining Thomas Frank’s side. Spurs currently side third in the table after four games played and return to action on Saturday against .