Palace and Spurs Tangle Over Bostock Future
Tottenham claim to have signed 16-year-old John Bostock from Crystal Palace, a move denied by the Eagles
The future of Crystal Palace's John Bostock was thrown into doubt today after Tottenham Hotspur announced the signing of the 16-year-old midfielder, only to be contradicted by the south London club.
Spurs announced on their website that they had reached an agreement with Bostock, who has been the subject of interest from several of England's top clubs. "We are very pleased that John has decided to join us," said the Tottenham sporting director Damien Comolli this morning.
However, Crystal Palace swiftly issued a denial. "Contrary to reports from Tottenham Hotspur FC regarding John Bostock joining the north London club," said a statement on the Palace website, "Crystal Palace would like to announce that no agreement has been reached for the services of the 16-year-old and he is still registered with Crystal Palace Football Club."
Bostock, an England schoolboy international, broke into the Eagles first team in October last year and went on to make five appearances, three as a substitute, for Neil Warnock's side. Palace's failure in the Championship play-offs, though, means they will struggle to hang on to perhaps the most-talented of their pool of highly-rated youngsters.
Spurs are hoping that Bostock will become their second signing of the summer, following the arrival of the Croatian midfielder Luka Modric.
Spurs announced on their website that they had reached an agreement with Bostock, who has been the subject of interest from several of England's top clubs. "We are very pleased that John has decided to join us," said the Tottenham sporting director Damien Comolli this morning.
However, Crystal Palace swiftly issued a denial. "Contrary to reports from Tottenham Hotspur FC regarding John Bostock joining the north London club," said a statement on the Palace website, "Crystal Palace would like to announce that no agreement has been reached for the services of the 16-year-old and he is still registered with Crystal Palace Football Club."
Bostock, an England schoolboy international, broke into the Eagles first team in October last year and went on to make five appearances, three as a substitute, for Neil Warnock's side. Palace's failure in the Championship play-offs, though, means they will struggle to hang on to perhaps the most-talented of their pool of highly-rated youngsters.
Spurs are hoping that Bostock will become their second signing of the summer, following the arrival of the Croatian midfielder Luka Modric.
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