Tottenham hit by Simons blow, push Van Hecke move
Jeff Stelling tips Tottenham to beat Leeds 2-1 on Monday, noting Spurs’ five straight wins over Leeds. Result could seal West Ham’s relegation if they lose to Arsenal. Farke’s side still not safe.
Coventry and Ipswich monitor AZ striker Troy Parrott after 30 goals, with Spurs holding a 20% sell-on and a possible move back mooted. No bids yet as promoted duo assess Premier League options.
Ismael Kone recalls a clash with Roberto De Zerbi at Marseille over midfield style, saying ‘he got angry’. The pair since reconciled in London, with De Zerbi now managing Tottenham.
De Zerbi has stabilised Spurs by pairing Bentancur with Gallagher and Palhinha, empowering Gallagher, and tightening a back line that has allowed just two shots on target across the last two games.
Tottenham and Aston Villa are eyeing Parma midfielder Mandela Keita. Spurs seek midfield steel, but a move may hinge on Premier League safety, with Parma likely to demand a premium.
Tottenham’s survival push is buoyed by a standout Spurs midfielder thriving under De Zerbi, likened to Moises Caicedo.
Tottenham and Chelsea register formal interest in River Plate winger Ian Subiabre. Agent Claudio Caniggia pushes sale, with €8.5-12.7m sought after an €6.8m bid was rejected. Barca and Dortmund also watch.
Ahead of Spurs vs Leeds, Jamie O’Hara says De Zerbi can make Tottenham a Champions League side next season if they stay up, despite their ongoing relegation fight.
Spurs links to free-agent-to-be James Tavernier are played down, with claims the 35-year-old seeks a ‘big payday’ and would not fit De Zerbi’s system as Tottenham target other full-back options.
Opinion piece argues one underperforming Tottenham midfielder, compared to Tanguy Ndombele, should be dropped under De Zerbi.
Oxford hail Spurs loanee Will Lankshear after 12 goals and Young Player award. With striker exits possible, De Zerbi urged to give the 21-year-old a pre-season chance at Tottenham.
Speculation suggests a huge Manchester City points deduction could keep Tottenham up. The piece asks if Arsenal fans would prefer City punished even if it spares Spurs.
Tottenham and Liverpool have enquired about Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso, with €35m mooted. A summer exit is viewed as suiting all parties amid interest from Milan and Barcelona.
Tottenham confirm Xavi Simons has undergone ACL surgery after injury vs Wolves. The midfielder is out for the season and the 2026 World Cup, missing Leeds, Chelsea and Everton as Spurs fight relegation.
Tottenham, Newcastle and Arsenal track Roma wing-back Wesley after a standout season. Roma’s FFP need could force a sale as clubs weigh him against Tino Livramento as a key full-back target.
Spurs ramp up a move for Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hecke, with De Zerbi keen on a reunion amid interest from Liverpool and Chelsea. A defensive overhaul looms alongside a Marcos Senesi agreement in principle.
Barcelona plan a €30m bid for Tottenham right-back Pedro Porro amid interest from Real Madrid, per Fichajes. Report frames a Spurs summer shake-up, with Porro linked to a La Liga return.
