Tottenham weigh Palhinha move as Maddison nears return
Report says Liverpool are exploring a move for a £30m-rated Tottenham attacker likened to Mario Balotelli as they prepare for summer changes.
Spurs consider buying Joao Palhinha from Bayern for €25m option but want a lower fee. De Zerbi sees the 30-year-old ball-winner as key midfield cover, with a decision expected after the season ends.
Commentary warns Spurs may be set for another poor boardroom appointment amid a chaotic season on and off the pitch.
PL KMI panel say Sunderland’s Brian Brobbey should have seen a second yellow for pushing Cristian Romero, who collided with Antonin Kinsky and suffered a season-ending knee injury as Spurs lost 1-0.
De Zerbi could soon welcome James Maddison back while three academy prospects are in line for first-team involvement.
Ex-Spurs defender Chris Hughton reveals early prostate cancer was found in 2025, had successful surgery and is now cancer free, urging awareness after routine LMA checks flagged rising PSA levels.
Opinion piece urges Spurs to avoid budget moves for Andrew Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Karl Darlow, arguing they do not fit long-term needs.
Rangers hope Spurs avoid relegation so Mikey Moore can extend his loan. If Tottenham go down, the England U19 forward is likely to return to North London.
Ex-Spurs man Jamie O’Hara insists Tottenham will stay up, predicting wins over Wolves, Leeds and Everton, saying ‘we are going to beat Leeds’ despite Spurs sitting 18th with five games left.
Spurs scouted Porto 0-0 Sporting, eyeing Maxi Araújo’s reliability, Pablo Rosario’s versatility, Eduardo Quaresma at right-back and Ousmane Diomande at centre-back, plus monitoring goalkeeper Diogo Costa.
Maddison could make a late cameo at Wolves. Predicted XI: Kinsky, Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Spence, Bergvall, Bentancur, Gallagher, Tel, Solanke, Simons. Udogie likely out, Simons to create from left.
Report claims Liverpool would move for Micky van de Ven if Spurs are relegated, citing his pace, left-sided profile and 2029 deal, despite mixed views on his suitability.
Manchester United are linked with a double move for Spurs centre-backs Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero this summer.
Opinion argues a Tottenham defender has struggled under De Zerbi and should be sold in the summer as part of the regime change.
