A report from the Times has claimed that Spurs could find themselves in trouble after evidence appears to show that they used an unlicensed agent in negotiations that saw Defoe complete a £7.5million move to Pompey.
At the time, the FA decided to take no action against Tottenham but English football’s governing body has revealed it will take a look into the case.
As confirmed by the Times, an FA statement on Wednesday read: ‘We are looking at the case, and as part of that we will be reviewing the arbitration panel award.’
The outlet also further confirmed that football’s governing body would be reopening the case against the north London side, having previously not taken action.
Breaching FA rules on agents has led to clubs being hit with points deductions, suspensions for directors and transfer bans imposed. In that same year, Luton Town were docked 10 points for breaking the agent rules.
