Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that they have asked permission from Haringey Council to increase the capacity of their new stadium to 62,000, reports, www.sportspromedia.com/.

The new £850 million state of the art venue was initially due to have 61,599 seats, but the north London-based club confirmed on Monday that they are seeking an additional 441.

Daniel Levy told reporters: "Unless there are unforeseen circumstances, I am very confident, and I wouldn't be sitting here today otherwise, saying that the season we are about to enter in August, we will be playing our games here from the start of next season."