Tottenham Hotspur have until the end of the month to tell the FA whether or not they want to extend their 12-month tenancy at Wembley, after retaining a contractual option to play a number of games there next season. This may be necessary as the club’s new stadium will not be ready for their first matches.

Tottenham are working towards a September opening for their new ground at White Hart Lane, but the timetable remains fluid and they are considering other options in case of further delays. There have been talks with the Premier League about beginning the season with a series of away matches, a request that is likely to be granted in some form, but the League are reluctant to offer Tottenham more