Beware Harry Kane, this is what happens when Daniel Levy plays hardball: Alex Ferguson said Dimitar Berbatov talks were 'more painful than my hip replacement', Luka Modric was left 'resenting' him and Lyon's chief called him 'the hardest I've dealt with'

Tottenham may not have a fearsome reputation on the pitch at present, but in the boardroom they have it in bucketloads.

Chairman Daniel Levy is infamous for being one of the most formidable and toughest transfer negotiators in the game - and anyone who has an experience of going toe-to-toe with him will likely have an interesting story to tell.

Spurs have been forced to sell some of their best players over the years, but not without a final throw of the dice from Levy to get the upper hand. The 59-year-old, renowned for a last-minute dash on Deadline Day - has played down talk of his ability to secure a good deal and insists he only wants what is best for Tottenham.