Tottenham Hotspur have paid the price for their half-hearted efforts to sign Aston Villa talisman Jack Grealish on a bargain deal, after the club's new owners have stabilised the Villans' financial situation and eliminated the need to sell.
According to the Mirror, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy had looked to capitalise on Villa's financial dire straits by forcing the club to accept a bid well below Grealish's value, but the Midlands club's high profile takeover last week has seen their finances skyrocket.
Steve Bruce's side will now hold onto the 22-year-old for the time being, while Spurs will rue their missed opportunity.