Tottenham face Everton with Romero defended and Spence injured
Ex-Spurs defender Toby Alderweireld says Chelsea, not Arsenal, felt like Spurs’ main rivals, recalling the fiery 2-2 ‘Battle of the Bridge’ amid Tottenham’s current relegation fight.
Spurs may not activate Bayern’s €30m clause for João Palhinha and are seeking a lower fee, as Sporting plan their midfield around a potential return while exploring loan-plus-option talks.
Spurs are on alert for a potential free transfer of a World Cup winner previously close to joining under Mauricio Pochettino.
Oliver Glasner lauds Arsenal’s title and says Eberechi Eze chose the ‘right decision’ to join them over Spurs, as Tottenham face a tense final day.
Spurs need a point at home to Everton to secure safety after losing 2-1 at Chelsea. Van de Ven scored twice in the 3-0 win at Goodison earlier. Maddison could impact off the bench.
De Zerbi hails Micky van de Ven as the Premier League’s best left-sided centre-back, praising his form and character amid Romero’s absence, though recent errors and inconsistency temper the claim.
With survival on the line vs Everton, calls grow for De Zerbi to unleash a highly rated Spurs talent tipped as a “future £100m” player.
De Zerbi says Romero’s Argentina rehab was approved by medical staff and insists he has been ‘correct’. Spurs fight Everton needing a point to stay up, with Romero’s future uncertain despite a 2029 deal.
Southampton’s Spygate fallout could trigger exits, with Spurs and Leeds linked to winger Leo Scienza after his 7 goals and 10 assists. Player anger and finances may force Saints to sell.
Djed Spence suffered a broken jaw in the 2-1 loss at Chelsea and may wear a mask vs Everton. Despite limited starts, he was named in England’s World Cup squad as Spurs battle to avoid relegation.
Spurs monitor Bournemouth’s Alex Scott, valued at £60m+. The 22-year-old, praised as ‘amazing’ by Andoni Iraola and a boyhood Spurs fan, could bolster midfield if Tottenham move quickly.
