Tottenham team news and De Zerbi response ahead of Brighton
Maddison and Bentancur return to training but are unlikely to face Brighton. Vicario still absent after hernia surgery, Kinsky likely in goal. Romero, Kudus, Kulusevski and Odobert out for the season.
Report links Spurs with Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram. Juve could sell to raise funds despite his key role, but Tottenham’s move may hinge on Premier League survival.
Opinion piece says Spurs’ main issue is up front, with De Zerbi needing a major summer overhaul in attack despite Romero’s injury exposing defensive flaws.
Toby Alderweireld says Spurs’ players lack quality, criticising Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven for poor form and discipline, and arguing the squad, not coaching changes, are behind the slump.
Tottenham approve a summer exit for an injured player, who has agreed a contract with a European giant. Details and identity are not disclosed.
With Spurs in the relegation zone, Roberto De Zerbi took the squad to a Mayfair team dinner to build spirit, saying players must show mentality and confidence after the 1-0 loss at Sunderland.
Spurs are in advanced talks to sign Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi on a free. David Ornstein says Tottenham are leading contenders, though a move elsewhere remains possible.
