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Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour has warned Tottenham they may be forced to follow in their north London rivals' footsteps and struggle financially once they move into their new stadium.
Spurs revealed plans last week that propose to turn White Hart Lane into a 61,000 all-seater stadium, which would be the biggest club stadium in London once it is completed in 2018.
Arsenal found themselves under financial constraints in the years that followed their move from Highbury to the Emirates Stadium in 2006, and Parlour believes Spurs could face a similar situation when their new stadium opens.
"They might have the same scenario as Arsenal did, where they don’t have a lot of money to spend on players and the most important thing is staying in that area in that competitive nature," he told The Sport Review.
"It is tough, with the resources you have to use to move stadiums – we saw Arsenal struggle to win trophies.
"Tottenham need to get a new stadium – it will be great for the supporters of Spurs. That is the next level for them and they’ve seen what The Emirates has brought to Arsenal. I’m sure Chelsea will be trying to build a new stadium as well.
"Arsenal have had that period where the money was going into the stadium and they couldn’t buy players, but now they’re out of it. Tottenham will probably go through that period as well."
Tottenham's plans to develop the area surrounding White Hart Lane will mean the club will have to play their matches in the 2017-18 season elsewhere.
Spurs are believed to have made Wembley their No. 1 choice for a temporary home although MK Dons’ ground has also been considered.
The desire to move to Wembley, however, could see Spurs compete with Chelsea as the Blues also face having to find a temporary home if plans for their new ground are finalised.
