Arnesen pay-out talks hit deadlock

The strained relationship between Chelsea and Tottenham deteriorated further today when compensation negotiations over Frank Arnesen reached an impasse

Spurs are hoping for a £10 million-plus settlement following an alleged illegal approach for their sporting director, but Chelsea's offers have fallen short.

Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon met with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy yesterday but talks broke down with no resolution.

While Stamford Bridge officials insist negotiations are ongoing, Spurs are not so upbeat.

Furious at Chelsea's behaviour - which they believe breaks Premier League rules - Spurs want an appropriate level of damages.

If Chelsea don't satisfy Spurs' demands, then the club are threatening to make a formal complaint to the Premier League.

They are under pressure from other clubs to make a formal complaint to bring Chelsea into line over their disregard of the tapping-up laws.