Tottenham face drop fight as De Zerbi era hit by Romero injury
Juventus move to extend Manuel Locatelli’s deal to 2030, with option to 2031, after Roberto De Zerbi named him a Tottenham target. Extension would shut down Spurs’ reunion hopes if they avoid relegation.
Opinion: with Xavi Simons overlooked again at Spurs, a highly rated ‘next Paul Gascoigne’ prospect is tipped to replace him and end his Tottenham future.
Spurs slide into bottom three under Roberto De Zerbi, 49.5% to go down. Romero suffers season-ending knee injury. Hope rests on winnable games vs Brighton, Leeds, Everton and Wolves amid rivals’ tough run-ins.
Thomas Frank’s agent says the ex-Spurs head coach is resting with family and not giving interviews. No clarity on any clause restricting him speaking after his February exit.
Roma must sell by 30 June, with Evan Ndicka valued at €35m and prime to leave. Tottenham and Manchester United are keen. Spurs staying up could aid a move for the composed 26-year-old centre-back.
Il Giornale claim Spurs and Liverpool have approached for Christian Pulisic. Milan would consider €60m. De Zerbi’s Spurs eye a rebuild if they stay up, while Pulisic’s Milan deal runs to 2027 with option.
Brighton fans plan to applaud Roberto De Zerbi at Tottenham, while the piece urges support for Fabian Hurzeler and a new chant at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.
Dirk Kuyt says he rejected a deadline day move to Tottenham to stay at Feyenoord, later joining Liverpool in 2006. He also turned down Atlético Madrid despite a private jet offer.
Gianluca di Marzio tips Fiorentina to try for Lucas Bergvall, with Fabio Paratici keen. The 20-year-old has had an injury-hit season but remains highly rated. Tottenham focus on survival before decisions.
On-loan defender Luka Vušković has a knee issue at Hamburg and is getting intensive treatment. Bremen game is in doubt, with Spurs’ medical team in contact and green light reportedly needed.
Opinion: after the 1-0 loss at Sunderland, Roberto De Zerbi is urged to drop Dominic Solanke and repurpose a £73m Spurs player to spark attacking flair post-Kane.
Adi Hütter says he rejected Tottenham interest before Roberto De Zerbi’s appointment, insisting he didn’t want to be a firefighter in a mid-season rescue role after leaving Monaco.
