Ferdinand: Chelsea cast-offs can help Spurs become powerhouse

Tottenham's £400m summer splurge included two signings from bitter rivals Chelsea, and a club legend believes they'll spark a revival.

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Nearly £400m in summer window

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Mykhailo Mudryk and Tosin Adarabioyo from Chelsea

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Les Ferdinand, former Spurs striker

What happened. Les Ferdinand said Tottenham's deadline-day signings from Chelsea could help the club become a Premier League powerhouse again, urging patience as new players bed in.

Ferdinand called Mudryk and Adarabioyo 'great signings' from a bitter rival.
He said both players have a lot to prove and can kickstart their careers.
He warned Spurs fans to stay calm as success isn't instant.

“Those are two great signings, and from a bitter rival. Both players have a lot to prove, show their class, just how good they really are.”
— Les Ferdinand

Ferdinand spoke on behalf of a charity auction supporting youth art, adding that Spurs' investment needs time to gel.

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