Tottenham weigh moves as injuries bite
Spurs linked with a young English talent dubbed the next Archie Gray as De Zerbi plans a summer rebuild regardless of survival.
Opinion teases De Zerbi’s midfield picks for Sunderland, tipping a Spurs duo to emulate Mousa Dembele and Luka Modric.
Arsenal fan piece imagines a title win while Spurs are relegated and beaten in Europe, though Tottenham exited the Champions League in the last 16.
Report suggests De Zerbi may start a Spurs player who could recover in time for the Sunderland trip.
Spurs weigh move for Man City goalkeeper James Trafford as a potential Vicario successor, with Newcastle leading the race. Trafford, 23, has not played in the Premier League since August after Donnarumma’s arrival at City, though he featured in the Carabao Cup final.
Spurs and Aston Villa join the race for Southampton attacker Léo Scienza, with the player open to a summer move.
Nuno’s improving West Ham host Wolves in a relegation clash that could drag Tottenham into the drop zone, with Soucek pivotal and Summerville nearing a return.
Spurs rival Juventus for free agent Marcos Senesi, offering €4m per year to beat Juve’s €3m. Tottenham seek defensive depth amid uncertainty over Romero, Van de Ven and Dragusin futures.
1986 World Cup winner Óscar Ruggeri urges Real Madrid to sign Tottenham centre-back Cristian Romero. Spurs’ struggles and his price cited, though no concrete Madrid move is confirmed.
De Zerbi calls Spurs’ slump ‘more mental than tactical’, says he is no ‘magician’ and will prioritise character, motivation and results. Sunderland away on Sunday with survival stakes high.
Teen defender Malachi Hardy signs a long-term Spurs deal. The England youth captain, named in Champions League squads, draws social media nods from Harry Gray as academy prospects push for minutes.
Tottenham are ‘in pole position’ to sign Andy Robertson on a free if they avoid relegation, after winter groundwork and a January approach. Liverpool focus remains and European interest persists.
Spurs and Bayern are keen on Belgian prospect Nathan De Cat, tipped as the next top midfielder from the Jupiler Pro League.
Spurs and Chelsea step up scouting of Sporting CP’s Maximiliano Araújo after strong showings, including vs Arsenal. Contract to 2029 with €80m clause, Sporting want big offers above €40m.
Spurs confirm Mohammed Kudus suffers quad setback after brief return to training, may need surgery and could miss the season. De Zerbi also without Vicario, Kulusevski, Odobert, Davies and Maddison nearing return. Livescore
