Chelsea Arnesen approach slated

FORMER Premier League chief executive Peter Leaver has described Chelsea’s attempts to bring in Tottenham sporting director Frank Arnesen as a “display of breathtaking arrogance.”

Spurs have suspended Arnesen, claiming he had been the subject of an illegal approach from Chelsea, and Leaver believes this latest incident highlights the need for football administrators to be given regulatory approval before taking office.

"It is the sort of thing that goes on in all walks of life but I would hope Spurs have Arnesen on a contract which requires him to give a reasonable notice period and during that notice period he would effectively be put on garden leave.