Tottenham Hotspur have received a huge boost ahead of next season with Dejan Kulusevki 'likely' to stay at the club, even if they suffer relegation, according to Calciomercato.
Tottenham face a huge battle to remain in the Premier League ahead of travelling to already-relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers for a crucial game this weekend.
Spurs looked on course to pick up their first league win of 2026 when they led Brighton and Hove Albion 2-1 in second-half stoppage time last weekend, but Georginio Rutter broke their hearts with a 95th-minute equaliser.
Fortunately for the north Londoners, 17th-placed West Ham United missed the chance to extend their advantage over the drop zone to four points as they were held by Crystal Palace, meaning the gap to safety remained at two points with five matches to play.
The first of those for Roberto De Zerbi's men is at Molineux, and nothing less than three points will be acceptable for Tottenham in their bid to avoid a devastating relegation to the Championship.
Despite the disappointment against the Seagulls, there were promising signs of the quality and fight they'll need in the next few weeks.
Kulusevki Has 'Never Expressed Desire' to Leave
According to Calciomercato, despite links with the likes of AC Milan in recent years, prior to his serious injury, his future is 'likely' to be with Tottenham next season.
The Sweden international's contract at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium doesn't expire until 2028, and Spurs have no intention of either offloading him or cashing in on him this summer after a year on the sidelines.
The report adds that despite Spurs' struggles on the pitch, the 25-year-old has never expressed a desire to leave the club, although he is determined to return to the pitch as soon as possible and reach the highest level.
De Zerbi certainly wants to keep a player Thomas Frank described as 'key' at the club even if they end up in the Championship, although it remains to be seen if the situation could change if the worst does actually happen.
Kulusevski Owes Tottenham
The news that Kulusevski could be a Tottenham player next season whichever division they find themselves in is clearly a boost, and he owes it to the club after they have helped him through rehabilitation for 12 months.
If Spurs remain in the Premier League it seems pretty obvious that the Swede will stay, given it would be a risk for any buying team after how long he has been out for.
Things would clearly get more interesting if the north Londoners do go down though, as it is harder for top footballers to play at that level when they have international aspirations and a desire to play in Europe.
Some players will want to stay and help Tottenham back up, while others will think about their personal careers and want out. Spurs fans will hope that Kulusevski fits into the former category, as this report hints at.