Gary Neville questions 'unprofessional' Danny Rose after explosive Tottenham interview

Gary Neville 
Gary Neville questioned the timing of Danny Rose's comments  Credit: Getty Images 

Gary Neville has questioned Danny Rose's decision to criticise Tottenham's transfer policy in a controversial interview with The Sun newspaper.

In a wide-ranging interview, Tottenham defender Danny Rose said he would consider offers to leave the club, believing he is in line for one more 'big contract' before the end of his career.

Rose, who was born in Yorkshire, has been linked with summer moves to Manchester United and Chelsea.

The former Leeds United defender signed a new five-year deal with Tottenham in September 2016. 

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Danny Rose has been criticised for his comments concerning his future at Tottenham  Credit: Reuters 

"I am reaching my peak and have probably only got one big contract left in me," the England defender told the Sun.

"Time is running out and I do want to win trophies. I don't want to play football for 15 years and not have one trophy or one medal."

Neville, who worked with Rose as part of Roy Hodgson's England coaching staff, was left flabbergasted by the left back's decision to talk so candidly about his future.

"Wanting out isn't an issue. How you handle it and go about it is. Should have stuck to dealing with it in a professional manner," Neville added.

Former Tottenham chairman Sir Alan Sugar called Rose's interview 'disgusting'.

Rose also revealed he wants to "play up north" before the end of his career.

"I will say this too, I will play up north. I don't know exactly when but I will get back up north and play some football somewhere. I have been away for over 10 years now and I don't get to see my mum that often.

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Danny Rose has called on Spurs to sign players this summer  Credit: Getty Images 

"I'm not saying I want out, but if something came to me that was concrete, I'd have no qualms about voicing my opinions to anyone at the club."

Rose also said he hopes Spurs make a couple of signings - "not players you have to Google and say, 'Who's that?' I mean well-known players" - and called Walker's departure "a big blow".

The 27-year-old has not played since January due to an ankle injury and is not expected to feature for Spurs until the end of August. 

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