Tottenham seek psychologist as De Zerbi rumours swirl
Spurs have scouted Corinthians attacker Kayke Ferrari at an early stage, but the 21-year-old suffered a worrying knee injury amid initial monitoring. No offer has been made as Tottenham weigh plans for next season.
Opinion backs dropping Kolo Muani from the right for a £30m Spurs attacker dubbed ‘Mbappe 2.0’ after an improved 2-2 vs Brighton under De Zerbi.
Spurs, 18th, visit already-relegated Wolves needing a win to climb above West Ham on goal difference if results go their way. Recent 2-2 Brighton draw showed fight, but Wolves are unbeaten in six vs Spurs and strong at Molineux.
Spurs face already-relegated Wolves with Destiny Udogie a doubt. Romero and Kudus are out for the season, with Kulusevski, Odobert, Davies and Vicario also sidelined. Djed Spence could deputise at left-back.
Chelsea crisis sparks links to De Zerbi, but he is only two games into a five-year Spurs deal. Tottenham, in the relegation zone after a 2-2 vs Brighton, face Wolves next in a key relegation fight.
Opinion contrasts Spurs and Chelsea decline with Newcastle’s stability, citing Spurs’ post-Pochettino churn and current relegation fight under De Zerbi. Focus on mismanagement despite financial strength.
Dejan Kulusevski, out since May 2025 after surgeries, has ‘never expressed his desire’ to leave. De Zerbi wants him kept even if relegated, though a drop could affect his future. Focus remains on full fitness.
Report claims Chelsea’s next manager wants Micky van de Ven. Spurs do not intend to sell, but Premier League survival is vital to keep key players.
Ex-Dortmund chief Sebastien Kehl is ‘weighing up’ becoming Spurs’ sporting director alongside Johan Lange. HSV and Wolfsburg also keen. Tottenham’s offer is attractive but likely hinges on Premier League survival.
Piece argues a struggling Spurs midfielder should be sold under De Zerbi, comparing him unfavourably to Conor Gallagher and to Tanguy Ndombele-era misfires.
Spurs seek a first-team performance psychologist after De Zerbi flagged mentality issues, with Tottenham 18th after a 2-2 vs Brighton and a 1-0 loss at Sunderland. Wolves next, then Villa, Leeds, Chelsea, Everton.
