Revealed: How close Tottenham came to signing Eden Hazard and why transfer fell through
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8-second readChelsea legend almost joined the club’s arch-rivals in 2012 after being scouted by none other than Joe ColeHarry Redknapp met with Eden Hazard twice in an attempt to convince him...
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Chelsea legend almost joined the club’s arch-rivals in 2012 after being scouted by none other than Joe ColeHarry Redknapp met with Eden Hazard twice in an attempt to convince him...
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CaughtOffside · reported · 2026-10-28 19:21 UTC
Harry Redknapp reveals how Daniel Levy cost Tottenham the chance to sign Eden Hazard for £18m ↗
Former Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has revealed how Daniel Levy refused to sanction an £18 million move for Eden Hazard, despite the Belgian winger being keen to join the north London club. Hazard was one of Europe’s most exciting youn
Evening Standard · reported · 2026-10-28 18:14 UTC
Revealed: How close Tottenham came to signing Eden Hazard and why transfer fell through ↗
Chelsea legend almost joined the club’s arch-rivals in 2012 after being scouted by none other than Joe ColeHarry Redknapp met with Eden Hazard twice in an attempt to convince him...
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