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At the start of last season, Tottenham Hotspur were ranked by England’s leading soccer think tank as the “best run club” across the nation’s entire pyramid. Less than two years later, they are staring down the barrel of a first relegation in almost half a century.

The prospect of this catastrophic demise is writ large across the faces of Tottenham’s fans (and Xavi Simons) after each bungled result inches them closer to the drop. Yet, the most obvious impact of relegation will be spelled out in black, white and (mostly) red across the club’s accounts.

The leading financial experts in the field estimate that Spurs stand to earn between $311–372 million (£230–275 million) less in the Championship compared to the current campaign, a staggering set of figures for a club which was once upheld as the height of efficiency. It has been a steep—and expensive—decline.

Breakdown of Tottenham’s Estimated Revenue Drop

Data estimated by BBC Sport and Swiss Ramble. Converted from £ to $ at current rates.

According to the last set of released accounts, Tottenham posted the ninth highest revenue of any soccer club on the planet. That sum is only expected to increase when the current campaign’s figures are analyzed—thanks in no small part to the added financial bonus of a run to the Champions League last 16. That only gives Spurs a higher platform to dive from.

The club are set to take the biggest hit from broadcast revenue, with the Championship failing to offer anything near the riches afforded to the Premier League’s swollen TV market.

Tottenham would benefit from parachute payments which are dolled out to relegated clubs, worth around $61 million, but that is a drop in the ocean compared to the sums they have been gobbling up for years. The EFL central distribution stands at a measly $6.8 million, whereas Spurs stand to earn $178 million from Premier League television money alone this term.

As a member of the “Big Five” which spearheaded the formation of the Premier League in 1992 to open up these revenue streams, this is a particularly bitter pill to swallow.

Commercial income is also set to take a hit thanks to the clauses baked into contracts with the likes of Nike and AIA, who understandably expect to pay less to sponsor a team now competing in the Championship. This could be somewhere in the region of a 20% discount.

Fans will also expect some sort of financial compensation. A ticket to see Spurs play Arsenal in the Premier League can hardly cost the same as a clash with League One champions Lincoln City. It remains to be seen what prices Tottenham set, but total matchday income could fall by around 40%.

“I reckon it’s going to be somewhere in the region of £250 million to £275 million compared to the current season,” soccer finance expert Kieran Maguire predicted on The Sports Agent podcast earlier this month. “That’s taking into consideration the fact that Spurs have the second highest yield in terms of how much they extract per fan, per match. It’s a very sophisticated operation they have ... Then, of course, there won’t be the participation in Europe next season.”

Across the last two seasons, relegated clubs have suffered an average revenue drop of 41%, per Swiss Ramble. Yet, even with this expected drop-off, Spurs still stand to shatter the record revenue generated by any Championship club, comfortably surpassing the $185 million amassed by Leeds United during the 2024–25 campaign.

Costs Cut in the Championship

If Spurs stand to miss out on something in the region $340 million, they will have to find ways of making some of that back. Tottenham already recorded hefty losses last year and while the threat of breaching financial regulations is not real—many of these deficits don’t fall under the bracket of consideration for these pliable rules—some costs will have to be cut.

Numerous reports have claimed that one of Daniel Levy’s final acts as executive chairman was to insert a 50% wage cut clause into every player’s contract in the event of relegation. Having finished 17th in the 2024–25 campaign, Spurs felt compelled to cover themselves. In the eyes of sports finance expert Professor Rob Wilson, it wasn’t drastic enough.

“Some other clubs could even have 90% relegation clauses or agreements for players to move,” Wilson told The i. “But because Spurs have been relatively stable in the Premier League, they don’t have the clause they would need in order to properly survive.

“It’s nowhere near enough. You need a minimum 75% relegation clause in order to balance your books when you go down.”

In the event of demotion, Tottenham’s wage bill would be slashed from around $374 million to $187 million. Yet, operational expenses are expected to remain high—the cost of putting on a Championship game is very similar to its Premier League equivalent—even if there is not the burden of hosting European fixtures.

Players will invariably have to be sold to make up the remaining deficit. The problem is that every club knows this, putting Spurs in a position of weakness entering each negotiation.

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The latest round of Premier League action brought with it confirmation of the first team to be relegated to the Championship.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have had a spot saved for them in England’s second tier for months now, and it is only a matter of time before Burnley’s drop is confirmed as well. Which unlucky team will join the pair is yet to be decided.

Tottenham Hotspur impressed against high-flyers Brighton & Hove Albion but succumbed to a 95th-minute equalizer that left them sitting 18th in the standings. Fortunately for Roberto De Zerbi’s side, West Ham United failed to take advantage on Monday.

A 0–0 draw against Crystal Palace was enough to demote Wolves but it did little to ease West Ham’s relegation fears. Nuno Espírito Santo’s Hammers are two points clear with five games to play, while even Nottingham Forest’s five-point cushion is not secure at this late stage of the season.

With five games left to play, here’s how the Opta supercomputer sees the relegation battle playing out.

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The already-relegated Wolves sit at 100% chance of relegation (obviously) and Burnley, despite still having a mathematical chance of survival, are given the same odds.

Scott Parker’s side face the unenviable task of having to avoid defeat against title-hopefuls Manchester City on Wednesday to postpone their relegation. A loss would guarantee a spot in the Championship next season and even an unlikely draw would effectively seal it, given Burnley’s poor goal difference.

Above those two is where the true drama lies and, unfortunately for Spurs fans, it is De Zerbi’s side who are still backed for the drop.

Spurs currently sit two points behind West Ham and are not predicted to close that gap over their remaining five fixtures.

A trip to bottom side Wolves next weekend will offer Spurs the best possible chance to boost morale and there is also a winnable meeting with 15th-placed Leeds United to look forward to, but tricky games against Aston Villa, Chelsea and Everton could cause significant problems.

As for West Ham, their fixture list actually looks slightly tougher. Everton, Brentford, Arsenal and Newcastle United precede a final day meeting with Leeds, meaning Nuno’s side will have to work hard for their survival.

Working in West Ham’s favor, however, is their superior form. The Hammers have two wins and a pair of draws from their last five games, and anything remotely similar would almost certainly be enough to secure their safety.

Spurs, meanwhile, have to go back to Dec. 28 for their most recent Premier League win. This year has brought European triumphs over Atlético Madrid, Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund, but Spurs’ domestic form has been nothing short of woeful in 2026.

De Zerbi will expect to end that winless run against Wolves and will have no greater opportunity to do so.

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More dropped points for Tottenham Hotspur leave Roberto De Zerbi’s men in the drop zone, clinging to life in the Premier League alongside West Ham United, Nottingham Forest and Leeds United.

Spurs were on the brink of collecting their first league win of 2026 when a stoppage-time equalizer from Brighton & Hove Albion’s Georginio Rutter ensured the spoils were shared in a disappointing 2–2 draw in north London. Tottenham remain in 18th place, above relegation-bound Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley.

Safety is still well within striking distance, but not if Nottingham Forest and West Ham string together victories in the final month of the season. Leeds, meanwhile, are sitting pretty in 15th place after a thumping 3–0 win over Wolves, which all but condemned Rob Edwards’s side to the Championship.

There’s still surely plenty of twists to come in the relegation battle, though, and the remaining Premier League games for those fighting to stay up could make all the difference.

Tottenham, West Ham, Nott’m Forest and Leeds’ Fixtures Compared

Despite their troubling form, Tottenham will like their odds of securing a win against the woeful Wolverhampton Wanderers. Three points are an absolute necessity against the last-place side, considering next up is a trip to Villa Park.

Then Spurs return home to take on Leeds, a match that could determine their fate. Dropped points would spell disaster with Chelsea and Everton the final two teams on the docket for the north London outfit.

West Ham get an extra few days to prepare for their bout with Crystal Palace—and they need it, if their past encounters with the Eagles are any indication. The Hammers have won just one of their last seven clashes against last season’s FA Cup winners.

Taking on a tricky Everton side and seventh-place Brentford present even tougher challenges, but Nuno Espírito Santo’s men must channel their best form to snag some results, because league-leaders Arsenal are waiting in the wings.

A trip to St James’ Park comes one week later, before a must-see battle with Leeds unfolds on the final matchday of the season. Depending on how the table shakes out, the bout could decide which team stays up and which team goes down.

Nottingham Forest will be wishing for an easier schedule to close out the season. After taking on Burnley in a must-win match at the City Ground, the Tricky Trees face Sunderland at the Stadium of Light and then Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Not helping matters are Europa League matches against Aston Villa in between the fixtures. After the second leg of the semifinals, Vítor Pereira’s men return back to Premier League action to take on Newcastle, a team they are winless against in their last five encounters.

Then it’s a trip to Old Trafford on the second-to-last matchday, before Nottingham Forest host Bournemouth on May 24. The Tricky Trees have not bested the Cherries since 2015—and that match came in the Championship.

Unlike their biggest competitors, Leeds’ final stretch of fixtures avoids the league’s top teams. Bournemouth away is the biggest challenge left on their schedule before they face off with teams in the bottom half of the table.

Then, Daniel Farke’s men host Burnley, eager to avenge their 2–0 defeat in the reverse fixture. A trip to north London to take on Spurs looms large, where three points for Leeds would do wonders to assure their safety—and potentially doom Tottenham.

Rounding out their Premier League slate is a home bout with Brighton and then a battle with West Ham. The Whites will hope by then, only the Hammers will need a result to keep their place in the English top flight.

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There was no immediate impact from Roberto De Zerbi, as Tottenham Hotspur succumbed to a 1–0 defeat at Sunderland on Sunday afternoon.

The result means safety is no longer in Spurs’ hands after West Ham United thrashed Wolverhampton Wanderers 4–0 on Friday night.

De Zerbi’s side toiled on Wearside and were ultimately beaten by the cruelest of deflections that typified their luck this season. Sunday’s performance will raise more questions about the Italian’s ability to oversee a drastic alteration of fortunes in north London, with their defeat at the Stadium of Light meaning Spurs are now winless in 14 Premier League games.

The situation is dire, but their relegation rivals remain in sight.

Here are how the remaining Premier League games look for those fighting to survive.

Tottenham, West Ham, Nott’m Forest and Leeds’ Fixtures Compared

De Zerbi encounters his former club, Brighton & Hove Albion, on his home bow next week, with the Seagulls’ productive run of form emboldening their once-unlikely hopes of playing in Europe next season.

Spurs then take on bottom dwellers Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux, encouraged by what they saw of Rob Edwards’ side after the international break, when they fell to a heavy defeat at West Ham.

The Europa League-hunting Aston Villa are also on their docket, as are London rivals Chelsea. These two games are away from home, but the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium plays host to another relegation six-pointer when Leeds United make the trip to north London on May 9. Everton provide stiff opposition on the final day.

Leeds are next in action against rivals Manchester United on Monday night, having failed to win any of their previous six league outings. They’ll benefit from hosting both Burnley and Wolves at Elland Road in the coming weeks, with a trip to Bournemouth (and FA Cup semifinal against Chelsea) arriving between those two winnable fixtures. It’s then a potentially huge clash with West Ham on the final weekend.

West Ham’s beatdown of Wolves boosted their hopes of survival, thrusting Spurs into the drop zone, and Nuno Espírito Santo’s side will aim to build on that victory heading into a tough run of games.

The Hammers must navigate a pair of London derbies on the road against Crystal Palace and Brentford over the next three weeks, with Everton, who boast an impressive away record this season, visiting the London Stadium on April 25.

West Ham host stuttering league leaders Arsenal on May 9, then travel to St. James’ Park to face a Newcastle United team that may not be playing for all that much, before Leeds come calling when it could be all to play for.

Nottingham Forest’s run looks similarly tricky after hosting Burnley next week. They have back-to-back away games at Sunderland and Chelsea before welcoming Newcastle to the City Ground.

The Champions League-chasing Man Utd host Forest on the penultimate matchday of the campaign, ahead of a visit from Arsenal-beating Bournemouth on the last day.

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Andy Robertson has reached an agreement to join Tottenham Hotspur this summer once his Liverpool contract expires, a report has revealed.

Robertson came close to joining Spurs permanently during the January transfer window, only seeing the move fall through after Liverpool failed to find a suitable replacement in time, but will be free to make whatever move he wants this summer once his contract at Anfield is allowed to expire.

The Athletic were first to reveal Spurs are in “pole position” to sign Robertson at the end of the season, and Fabrizio Romano has now added there is already a verbal agreement in place to take the Scotland international to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer.

A deal is far from guaranteed, however, with Robertson waiting to see the result of Spurs’ battle against relegation before putting pen to paper. If Roberto De Zerbi’s side survive, a deal will be agreed.

West Ham United’s victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday means Spurs have dropped into the relegation zone, although they remain in control of their own destiny and can climb back out with victory over Sunderland on Sunday.

How Robertson Would Fit in at Tottenham

Spurs have a number of problems in their squad but, on paper, left back does not really look like one.

Destiny Udogie is still one of the bigger names in the squad, Djed Spence is a capable deputy even though he is naturally right-sided and young Souza was recruited from Santos in January to set things up for the future.

It would come as a surprise to see Spurs put their faith in Robertson over Udogie, but the issue is not as simple as that. Udogie has struggled horribly with injuries this year, missing 19 games across all competitions and leaving Spurs with a headache at the back.

Robertson would be a high-level deputy, having performed a similar role at Liverpool this season behind the struggling Milos Kerkez.

There could even be a place for Robertson alongside Udogie. A struggle for minutes under Arne Slot has seen the Scot deployed as an emergency center back at times this season and it would come as no surprise to see a semi-permanent switch to a central role.

Even if there is no obvious void in the Spurs squad for Robertson to fill, the dressing room would benefit enormously from his experience and professionalism at a time in which the pressure could hardly be higher.

After a miserable two years, Spurs need senior, level-headed players capable of steadying the ship and righting the wrongs. At the very least, Robertson embodies everything Spurs want to be.

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English clubs turn their attention back to the Premier League for the first time since the international break this weekend.

After a week dominated by FA Cup thrills and Champions League drama, the Premier League will hope to live up to expectations by throwing out some massive fixtures which seem destined to have massive impacts on both ends of the table.

Time is running out for players and managers across the country, with just seven matches remaining to determine whether fans will leave this season with smiles on their faces or heads in their hands.

Here are Sports Illustrated’s predictions for all the fun across Gameweek 32.

West Ham United vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers

Arsenal vs. Bournemouth

Brentford vs. Everton

Burnley vs. Brighton & Hove Albion

Liverpool vs. Fulham

Crystal Palace vs. Newcastle United

Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa

Sunderland vs. Tottenham Hotspur

Chelsea vs. Manchester City

Manchester United vs. Leeds United

Premier League Predictions: Gameweek 32

West Ham United vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers

Date: Friday, April 10

Time: 8 p.m. BST / 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT

We kick things off on Friday with an enormous clash at the bottom of the table. Bottom side Wolverhampton Wanderers, earning significant pride en route to inevitable relegation, travel to face a West Ham United outfit staring the drop in the face.

The Hammers currently sit 18th, one point adrift of safety having produced a real mixed bag of form in recent weeks (months and years). Their recent FA Cup defeat to Leeds United—largely dire but sprinkled with real glimmers of excitement and hope—sums up things at London Stadium this year.

West Ham will recognize the chance to climb out of the relegation zone here and that should will Nuno Espírito Santo’s side on to a huge three points.

Prediction: West Ham 2–1 Wolves

Arsenal vs. Bournemouth

Date: Saturday, April 11

Time: 12:30 p.m. BST / 7:30 a.m. ET / 4:30 a.m. PT

Early the next day, title hopefuls Arsenal will seek to end their domestic slump with a statement victory at home to Bournemouth.

An ugly 1–0 win away at Sporting CP will have boosted morale for Mikel Arteta’s side, who have the chance to extend their lead at the top of the table to an almighty 12 points by the time Saturday’s action comes to a close.

They won’t have an easy ride against Bournemouth. The Cherries may sit 13th heading into the weekend but are one of several teams in an almighty fight for Europe. Just 10 points separate fifth and 14th and Bournemouth could feasibly be thinking about a spot in the Europa League with victory here.

Bournemouth have beaten Arsenal in two of their last three league meetings, including a 2–1 win at the Emirates last season. That solitary loss, back on Jan. 3, was actually the last time Bournemouth lost a Premier League game. Confidence is high and that could be a problem for Arsenal.

Prediction: Arsenal 1–1 Bournemouth

Brentford vs. Everton

Date: Saturday, April 11

Time: 3 p.m. BST / 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT

There promises to be plenty of entertainment when Brentford host Everton, the two sides both eyeing entry into the race for Champions League qualification.

Brentford sit seventh on 46 points, ahead of eighth-placed Everton only on goal difference. Both teams are just two points back from Chelsea and three behind the team currently holding the final Champions League spot, Liverpool.

The margins for error are so slim at this level and both teams will know that, but being cagey would not aid either team. Points are needed and the chance to take some from a direct competitor is too alluring to pass up.

Of the two, Everton spirits are highest heading into the game. Brentford are on a frustrating run of draws, but the Toffees stunned Chelsea before the international break to boost their confidence, and that could make the difference.

Prediction: Brentford 1–2 Everton

Burnley vs. Brighton & Hove Albion

Date: Saturday, April 11

Time: 3 p.m. BST / 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT

Like Wolves, Burnley are simply awaiting the inevitable, but the Clarets are going out with a whimper and are in danger of dropping to the foot of the table if results go against them this weekend.

Burnley fans will not be expecting much from the visit of Brighton, 10th in the table with four wins from their last five, including a 2–1 victory over Liverpool to lead them into the international break.

The Seagulls are locked in a race for Europe and will fancy their chances of boosting their standing with a comfortable victory at Turf Moor.

Prediction: Burnley 0–2 Brighton

Liverpool vs. Fulham

Date: Saturday, April 11

Time: 5:30 p.m. BST / 12:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 a.m. PT

Few teams need a win quite like Liverpool right now.

Morale is on the floor after defeat to Man City at the weekend was followed by a humiliating defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, leaving Arne Slot’s on a run of three straight defeats. Given the tight nature of the table, a few more poor results could see them tumble out of contention for any European action next season.

Sunday’s opponents, Fulham, could move just two points behind the Reds with victory and will fancy their chances of doing so, propelled by the form of former Liverpool youngster Harry Wilson, who has two goals and two assists in his last four games.

Anfield is not the fortress it once was, and Fulham may well take advantage of that.

Prediction: Liverpool 0–1 Fulham

Crystal Palace vs. Newcastle United

Date: Sunday, April 12

Time: 2 p.m. BST / 9 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. PT

Crystal Palace and Newcastle United are both on the fringes of the European races, aware one victory could ignite the end to their seasons just as much as one defeat could end their hopes of glory.

Much will depend on which version of Newcastle turns up here. The Magpies drew with Barcelona and beat Chelsea before a 7–2 humbling at Camp Nou was followed by defeat in the Tyne-Wear derby against Sunderland. Inconsistency has been a massive problem for Eddie Howe’s side.

Anthony Gordon has scored in each of Newcastle’s last three Premier League games and will hope to conjure up the moment of magic that could well decide where the points end up here.

Prediction: Crystal Palace 0–1 Newcastle

Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa

Date: Sunday, April 12

Time: 2 p.m. BST / 9 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. PT

A 2–0 win over Wolves ended Aston Villa’s slide down the Premier League standings and, with things going well in the Europa League, Unai Emery’s side will feel good about their push to qualify for the Champions League.

Nottingham Forest had similarly lofty aspirations last season but have been focused on survival this time around. The 3–0 thumping of Tottenham Hotspur before the international break not only raised spirits but, perhaps most importantly, raised Vítor Pereira’s side away from the relegation zone.

Forest may have won just three times in the Premier League this calendar year, but they have rarely been easy to beat. Five of their last 12 have ended in draws and two of four defeats have only come by one goal, although Villa were one of the two sides to pick up a bigger win when these two opened up the year back in January.

Villa won 3–1 on that day and a similarly comfortable win could be on the cards again.

Prediction: Nottingham Forest 0–2 Aston Villa

Sunderland vs. Tottenham Hotspur

Date: Sunday, April 12

Time: 2 p.m. BST / 9 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. PT

If there is one team that can rival Liverpool’s need for victory, it is Tottenham Hotspur, who mark the debut of new manager Roberto De Zerbi with a trip up north to face Sunderland.

Spurs are an entirely unknown quantity under the new manager and that makes it tough to predict a continuation of the doom and gloom, but has that not been the case all season? The players are surely too good to be in this situation and the same can be said of the manager, yet for whatever reason, nobody has been able to figure things out.

Traveling to face a Sunderland side in high spirits after being their arch rivals is hardly the baptism De Zerbi would have wanted. The Black Cats have failed to maintain their hot form from the start of the season but are still punching well above their weight. Perhaps simply avoiding defeat would be a good start for Spurs in this new era.

Prediction: Sunderland 0–0 Tottenham

Chelsea vs. Manchester City

Date: Sunday, April 12

Time: 4:30 p.m. BST / 11:30 a.m. ET / 8:30 a.m. PT

Beating Port Vale 7–0 in the FA Cup brought some positivity back to Chelsea, but Liam Rosenior will fear plunging right back into crisis when his side host Manchester City on Sunday.

As is tradition, City have rediscovered their mojo at the late stages of the season. They may well have left it too late in pursuit of the Premier League title but Pep Guardiola’s side, fresh off demolishing Liverpool, will back themselves to win every game between now and the end of the season. Whether that would be enough in the title race is, unfortunately for them, no longer in their hands.

Chelsea have the potential to derail City’s dreams, but few Blues fans are expecting that to happen after a bruising March brought miserable low after miserable low.

Prediction: Chelsea 1–3 Man City

Manchester United vs. Leeds United

Date: Monday, April 13

Time: 8 p.m. BST / 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT

We end the round with a resumption of one of England’s most famous feuds. The Roses Rivalry between Manchester United and Leeds United has been historically intense but was put on pause during Leeds’ spell outside the Premier League, although the tensions between the two fanbases has never calmed.

Under Michael Carrick, United’s confidence has grown with each passing week. A spot in the Champions League is very much theirs to lose and there will be few around Old Trafford who genuinely believe they could relinquish that spot at this stage in the season.

Leeds are not safe of a relegation fight just yet and will hope that their status as the final team to play their game is a blessing, rather than a curse, as they seek to at least match the results of those sides below them in the division.

After a disappointing draw against Bournemouth before the break, expect the Red Devils to come out firing to try and set things right.

Prediction: Man Utd 2–0 Leeds

Premier League Predictions: Gameweek 32

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This week, when the FA Cup quarter-finals were played, Sunderland had rest and a positive training preparation for what will be their next match on April 12th against Tottenham Hotspur, waiting to compete against a team that is in decline in the Premier League.

At this point in the season, they are also focusing on the transfer window and following young players with promising projection who are fundamental for Black Cats.

On this occasion, the follow-up focuses on a young promise from Blackburn Rovers, who has caught the attention of the big teams in the Premier League, and even though the player's renewal with Blackburn has been confirmed, this does not prevent the teams from coming forward to seek his signing.

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Sunderland Will Compete Against the Big Teams of the Premier League for Tom Atcheson

The TeamTalk newspaper confirmed that the player Tom Atcheson has been renewed by Blackburn Rovers, but that at the moment he is being followed by teams like Manchester United, Sunderland, Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, among others.

At only 19 years of age, he is a great prospect for Northern Ireland. In the EFL Championship, he has already played 8 matches, accumulating 545 minutes as a central defender who, for his young age, is a promising player.

With big teams behind him like Manchester United and now Sunderland joining the follow-up of this player, it is ideal to think that one of these big Premier League teams will take the young promise.

With a market value as indicated by FotMob of €660K, it is the biggest attraction for the teams and hoping that this player has an important development throughout his career as a central defender.

Sunderland's priority in this position seems to remain the Colombian John Lucumi, but if they do not obtain the Bologna player, they continue evaluating options, and without a doubt, Tom Atcheson is a great candidate due to his sporting performance.

It will be indispensable for Sunderland during the transfer window, where they hope to compete positively next season in the Premier League. With a very positive moment for the team, they made clear their ambitions for the future, competing in a great way in their return season.

Now, rumors increase greatly for what will be the future of the team, with interesting players from the best leagues of Europe, where the investment that will be made will be large to obtain a broad and competitive squad.

In their sights, they seem to have a young player who would see an exit due to the moment his club is going through, hoping to have important minutes and greater protagonism in his career, so Sunderland closely follows this footballer.

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Sunderland Seek to Obtain the Young Promise of Fulham, Harry Wilson

The TeamTalk newspaper has confirmed that Harry Wilson is in the sights of several Premier League clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, Sunderland, and even Liverpool, who are seeking the Fulham attacker, who has been the great surprise of the season.

With this confirmation, a dispute between several Premier League teams would be sought to obtain this player, and, as indicated by Transfermark, he has played 34 matches in the current season, scoring 11 goals and providing 7 assists with Fulham.

A player who has become decisive and making clear his potential and how he has developed this to be important as a passer and goalscorer, what most catches the attention of the teams that follow him is his great adaptation to compete match after match when the team needs him.

For Regis Le Bris's squad, he would be an ideal piece in the team's offense, being able to have interesting associations with players like Brian Brobbey, Enzo Le Fee, among others to have a more than complete attacking team.

His market value would be around €25M, as indicated by Transfermark, and this price is even more tempting for Black Cats, who would consider going all in for the attacker despite the great rivals they have to contend with to sign Harry Wilson.

Former Monaco manager Adi Hütter has insisted there is no truth to reports he could take charge of Tottenham Hotspur before the end of the season, although reports suggest Spurs have been handed a welcome boost in pursuit of their favored target, Roberto De Zerbi.

Igor Tudor left his post as interim manager on Sunday, just 44 days after replacing Thomas Frank, with Spurs sitting one point above the relegation zone with seven games left to play. Hütter was touted as a potential target before Tudor was hired and was reportedly still in the frame, but the Austrian has now put the speculation to bed.

“In recent days and weeks, I have been increasingly linked with various clubs,” Hütter said in a statement. “However, as I already stated immediately after my time at Monaco, I would prefer not to work as a head coach again until the start of the new season at the earliest.

“My position on this matter has not changed since then.”

Spurs did not waste long licking their wounds, however, as talks over their top target ramped up.

Roberto De Zerbi ‘Open’ to Tottenham Offer

Former Brighton & Hove Albion and Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi has long been hailed as a key target for Spurs, whose battle against relegation has left the Italian incredibly reluctant to entertain an immediate switch. Up to this point, De Zerbi had been keen to wait until the end of the campaign.

Things now appear to have changed and Gianluca Di Marzio was first to reveal that De Zerbi is now prepared to listen to Spurs’ offer.

A five-year contract, including guarantees of significant backing in the transfer market in the summer, is on the table for De Zerbi, although the prospect of being tied into that agreement in the event of relegation still poses a major obstacle.

Spurs are thought to be wary of agreeing to a relegation release clause, but they could sweeten the deal with an enormous financial bonus if De Zerbi can lead the team to safety.

If De Zerbi cannot be convinced, Spurs will have to accept defeat in pursuit of any of their top targets. Mauricio Pochettino’s contract with the USMNT does not expire until after the World Cup, while Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola has vowed to see out the season with the Cherries.

Another interim boss could be appointed, with Spurs weighing up the appointment of a European coach alongside an assistant that is far more familiar with the club. Ryan Mason and Chris Hughton are among those linked.

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With seven games left of the 2025–26 season, Tottenham Hotspur have rolled the dice one final time.

Igor Tudor, hired to tidy up the mess left behind from the Thomas Frank era, has been relieved of his duties after just 44 days in charge, with the team one point clear of the relegation zone following the disastrous 3–0 defeat to fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest.

Spurs could even be in the relegation zone by the next time they take to the field. West Ham United, currently sitting 18th, face bottom side Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday, two days before Spurs make the long trip up to Sunderland.

With the stakes as high as they have ever been, the Opta supercomputer has crunched the numbers on Spurs’ chances of Premier League survival.

Supercomputer Predicts Tottenham’s Chances of Relegation From Premier League

The two sides currently in 19th and 20th, Burnley and Wolves, are both seen as near-certainties to drop down to the second tier. Burnley’s relegation chances sit at 99.90%, surprisingly higher than the 99.88% afforded to Wolves.

Above them, however, things are far less clear.

Fortunately for Spurs, the supercomputer is still feeling somewhat confident about their chances of survival. The Lilywhites are given just a 27.00% chance of the drop, although that is nearly 24% higher than when former manager Thomas Frank departed the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in early February.

Instead, it is West Ham United who are still staring relegation in the face. The supercomputer believes there is a 57.03% chance that Nuno Espírito Santo’s side are destined for the drop, although the margins are still perilously tight.

Just one point currently separates Spurs and West Ham, and it seems as though it could stay that way for the remainder of the season. One slip-up could change everything.

Tottenham’s Premier League Fixtures Compared to West Ham

Both Spurs and West Ham have a real mixed bag when it comes to their remaining fixtures.

The two teams both still have to play Wolves, whose league position is actually somewhat deceptive. Rob Edwards’s side have been impressive over the second half of the season but are being held down by a record-shatteringly awful start to the campaign from which there was never going to be any recovering.

Everton at home is also on the agenda for both teams, including on the final day for Spurs, while West Ham’s season ends with a visit from a Leeds side who will have traveled to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium just two weeks earlier.

Games against Chelsea and Aston Villa promise to be tough for Spurs, who will also not be relishing the prospect of facing Brighton and Everton sides still chasing a spot in Europe next season.

West Ham, meanwhile, will hope for maximum points from their next two games against Wolves and Crystal Palace, particularly as their next four fixtures all look very tough. Brentford and Everton are both just three points back from the Champions League spots as it stands, before a trip to an Arsenal side that could still be looking to confirm their place as title-winners. Going up to St. James’ Park to face Newcastle could be tricky, too.

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