Ex-Newcastle and Tottenham player Nabil Bentaleb has been rushed to hospital with a ‘serious illness’, his club have confirmed.

A number of fan groups have sent their thoughts and prayers, adding that Bentaleb had a suspected heart attack, although this is unconfirmed with Lille not specifying the reason.

His current and former teammates have also taken to send messages of support via social media after news broke on Wednesday night (19 June).

Tottenham also tweeted: “We’re sending you all our love and best wishes, Nabil. Everyone at the Club is with you