Tottenham rocked by Xavi Simons ACL as survival push faces fresh fitness fears
Spurs line up James Tavernier if relegated, with Andy Robertson targeted only if they stay up. De Zerbi plans dual-track rebuild as exits for Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven are mooted.
Spurs face significant fears over Xavi Simons, Dominic Solanke and Destiny Udogie after the Wolves win, with fitness and return dates under scrutiny in De Zerbi’s relegation fight.
Tottenham are tracking Fiorentina midfielder Nicolo Fagioli, but Corriere dello Sport say Fabio Paratici wants him to stay as a centrepiece, warning suitors amid interest from Atletico and Milan.
Manor Solomon, on loan at Fiorentina, says he will discuss a permanent move at season’s end. He has two goals there, with La Viola holding an option to buy from Tottenham.
Tottenham hold Man Utd to 0-0, denting United’s Champions League bid. Spurs take a point in their fight near the bottom.
Rangers pundits lament a late miss by Spurs loanee Mikey Moore in a 3-2 loss to Motherwell, saying such chances ‘have to go in’ if Rangers are to win the title.
Spurs confirm Xavi Simons ruptured his ACL and needs surgery. With Kulusevski out and Maddison just back, Tottenham assess replacements including Leo Scienza, Pavel Sulc and Christoph Baumgartner.
After Xavi Simons’s season-ending injury, Roberto De Zerbi is reportedly pushing Spurs to switch from Andy Robertson to a £15m left-back as their first summer signing.
Spurs hold genuine interest in Marcus Rashford if Barcelona do not buy him. A De Zerbi rebuild targets experienced attackers, though Tottenham’s league position may affect any move.
Predictions tip Spurs to reach 41 points and survive on goal difference, with West Ham relegated. Forecasted results: draw at Villa, beat Leeds, lose at Chelsea, beat Everton.
Opinion piece suggests De Zerbi could offset the Simons setback by unleashing a ‘new Modric’ to aid Spurs’ survival push.
Tottenham’s Xavi Simons ruptures ACL in 1-0 win at Wolves, stretchered off on 63 minutes. He faces around eight months out, missing the run-in and the World Cup as De Zerbi’s side fight relegation.
Oliver Holt backs Bruno Fernandes for FWA award, naming Tottenham’s Archie Gray as runner-up for shining in a struggling side, lauding his versatility and maturity.
Spurs loanee Will Lankshear nets twice and adds an assist in Oxford United’s 4-1 win, taking him to 12 goals. Boss Matt Bloomfield says he ‘can go to the top’ despite Oxford’s relegation.
Birmingham City have contacted Thomas Frank about their vacancy despite Chris Davies’s role. Celtic also keen as Blues eye his data-driven model.
Coventry are urged to target James Maddison if Spurs are relegated. The ex-Sky Blues midfielder, under contract to 2028, could be a marquee signing despite recent ACL layoff.
