Tottenham face Wolves with key absences as De Zerbi seeks lift
Bayern could revisit Xavi Simons if Spurs lower their £51.8m outlay, with relegation potentially forcing a sale. Not on Bayern’s shortlist yet, but viewed as a ‘tempting option’ at the right price.
Nottingham Forest’s 5-0 win at Sunderland tightens the survival fight, increasing pressure on Spurs and West Ham ahead of the run-in.
Bayern want Spurs to buy João Palhinha but Spurs will only trigger the €25-30m option if the fee is cut. Kompany has no place for him. Spurs’ relegation fight could kill any deal, leaving him in limbo.
Birmingham are linked with ex-Spurs boss Thomas Frank. Hypothetical XI includes Pinnock and tweaks across the side if he takes charge.
Piece argues relegation could showcase Spurs’ youngsters such as Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Mathys Tel, Mikey Moore and Luka Vuskovic, evoking memories of Glenn Hoddle’s 1977-78 rise.
Arsenal bid for Palmeiras’ 6ft 6in Luiz Benedetti, praised for 36 km/h speed, likened to Spurs’ Micky van de Ven’s pace. Palmeiras want double €10m, with multiple offers touted.
Spurs enquire for Atalanta wing-back Marco Palestra, 21, after loan rise at Cagliari. Inter, Milan and Juventus also keen. Fee around €45m could seal deal via agent Alessandro Lucci.
Sassuolo prefer selling Tarik Muharemovic to Aston Villa or Tottenham, despite Inter talks. Left-sided centre-back could be a VdV replacement, with fee touted under €40m as Sassuolo seek Premier League bids.
Live blog trails Wolves vs Tottenham among 3pm games, with Spurs chasing a first win of the year against relegated Wolves.
Spurs captain Cristian Romero left Sunderland in tears after colliding with keeper Antonin Kinsky during De Zerbi’s debut defeat, sparking injury concerns.
Report claims Chelsea are keen to appoint a former Tottenham manager to replace Liam Rosenior.
Bayern, Real Madrid and PSG are linked with Pape Matar Sarr. Spurs’ relegation threat may force sales, but an asking price near £50m could complicate a move. Fenerbahçe also credited with interest.
De Zerbi uses past highlight clips to boost Spurs before Wolves, saying one win can transform survival bid. Kolo Muani shown Frankfurt goals. Maddison to travel and sit on bench for positive energy.
Barcelona will not activate Marcus Rashford’s €30m option after a dip in form and salary issues. Tottenham are weighing a move, contingent on Premier League survival, as United lean toward a sale.
With defensive injuries before Wolves, De Zerbi may start a rarely used Spurs youngster for only his third Premier League start.
De Zerbi fights to end 15-game league drought with Spurs 18th. Udogie, Sarr, Vicario out, Maddison on bench. Predicted XI: Kinsky, Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Spence, Bissouma, Bentancur, Kolo Muani, Gallagher, Simons, Solanke.
