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Fabrizio Romano is expecting a long race for Luka Vuskovic in the summer transfer window, with FC Barcelona wanting to sign the Tottenham defender.

The 19-year-old is one of Europe’s most exciting young talents, and the list of major clubs keen on signing him is growing by the day.

Will Luka Vuskovic stay or leave if Tottenham are relegated to the Championship?

Vuskovic scored for Hamburg during their 2-1 win over Wolfsburg on Saturday, which has seen his stock continue to rise around the continent.

Tottenham would love to keep Vuskovic; however, relegation to the Championship would likely scupper their plans of doing so for next season.

The race for Tottenham’s Luka Vuskovic is heating up

The race to sign Tottenham Hotspur defender Luka Vuskovic is heating up with ‘giant clubs’ around Europe keen to sign him, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Croatian international is on Barcelona’s list of targets at centre-back, but other clubs are also queuing up to sign him.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano said: “I see many questions on Luka Vuskovic. On Vuskovic, I will tell you more next week. At this stage, I can tell you that it is not only Barcelona, but also giant clubs around Europe.

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“Remember, he is owned by Tottenham, but all the top clubs in Europe are basically interested in Luka. So, I think it’s going to be a long race, but for sure, there are several clubs following the player.

“He’s now doing fantastic at Hamburg, and then he’s going back to Tottenham in the summer.”

Tottenham want to keep Vuskovic, with the defender returning to North London in the summer, but his impressive performances are making that harder and harder.

Finish the sentence: Tottenham’s most promising youngster is _____________

Despite signing for Spurs in the summer of 2023, Vuskovic is contracted with the North London club until 2030, meaning the Lilywhites do have some control.

Vuskovic is keen to return to Hamburg on loan; therefore, another loan to the Championship could be a good option if Spurs go down.

Tottenham Hotspur could be without Jun’ai Byfield for a few matches as the young defender has been struggling with a back issue.

Tottenham’s centre-back pairing vs Liverpool should be _____ + ______

Romero is back, but Van de Ven is suspended…

Some fans have wanted to see more of the teenager, especially given some of the recent performances of Joao Palhinha and Radu Dragusin in defence.

However, the youngster could now be missing for a period due to a minor issue, which saw him miss the 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace.

Jun’ai Byfield set to miss Tottenham matches due to a back issue

Jun’ai Byfield is set to miss Tottenham Hotspur matches due to growing pains in his back, according to Alasdair Gold.

The 17-year-old is one of Spurs’ biggest teenage talents; however, his chances of featuring again this season have now been cast into doubt.

Former Spurs boss Thomas Frank handed Byfield minutes against Borussia Dortmund and Frankfurt in the Champions League, along with one minute against Manchester City.

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The defender has become part of the first-team squad in North London; however, back pains mean that he has been ruled out of action.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Gold said: “Jun’ai Byfield, I think is struggling a little bit at the moment with I think it’s something in his back.

“I think it’s just some growing pains or something. I think that was what I was told by someone.”

Has Micky van de Ven just tarnished his Tottenham reputation?

Red card vs Crystal Palace…

Micky van de Ven’s red card against Crystal Palace means he is out for one match and will miss the away trip to Anfield next weekend.

The Dutch defender is available for Tuesday’s Champions League clash, though and is set to partner Cristian Romero.

The defensive duo have much to prove, having both been sent off in their previous appearances for the club, and costing the team dearly.

With Byfield now sidelined, both players now seriously need to lock in for the final few months of the season to save the club from relegation.

Sean Dyche has been named as a surprise contender to replace Igor Tudor at Tottenham Hotspur following his sacking at Nottingham Forest.

Following three defeats in a row, Tudor is now under pressure, and the North London club is discussing alternative options.

Fill in the blank: If Sean Dyche was appointed Tottenham manager, I would feel ________

Spurs are now facing a highly critical situation with the team sitting just one point above the bottom three in the Premier League table.

The Lilywhites face Dyche’s former club, Nottingham Forest, on March 22, and the Englishman could face the team that sacked him.

Sean Dyche tipped to replace Igor Tudor at Tottenham

Sean Dyche is one of the hottest names to replace Igor Tudor as interim manager at Tottenham Hotspur, according to TuttoSport.

The former Forest man is one of four names the Italian publication has listed, with Ryan Mason also among the contenders.

Robbie Keane has been impressing at Ferencvaros; however, Spurs would be very unlikely to prise him away from the Hungarian champions mid-season.

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Roberto De Zerbi and Thiago Motta are two more contenders, but again, both coaches are more likely to be options at the end of the season.

Spurs will need to act soon, as after games against Atletico Madrid and Liverpool, they face what could be the decisive fixture against Forest.

Whichever team were to lose that game would almost certainly be playing Championship football next term, and right now, it’s tricky to see Spurs getting anything.

What are you doing with Igor Tudor if you are the Tottenham board after that Palace loss? 😫

The Lilywhites have looked totally devoid of ideas under the Croatian manager, and yet another change could happen at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The next three games are likely to be seen as free hits, but after Atletico and Liverpool, Spurs simply cannot afford not to try another change.

After the 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace, Tudor said: “The boat is going in the direction I need it to go. Who is in the boat can stay, the others can leave the boat.”

However, the signs just are not there for Spurs and Tudor, with another managerial change seemingly round the corner for the club.

Teddy Sheringham believes that Harry Redknapp would simplify things if he were hired as the interim manager at Tottenham.

Tottenham are considering Igor Tudor’s future already, as he has overseen three defeats in as many games in charge.

Vinai Venkatesham and Johan Lange hired the Croatian to bring about a new manager bounce and get them out of relegation trouble, but he has failed to do that.

What are you doing with Igor Tudor if you are the Tottenham board after that Palace loss? 😫

Teddy Sheringham backs Harry Redknapp to succeed at Spurs

Sheringham has stated that Redknapp can come in and get the Tottenham side ticking by getting them to stick to basics.

He believes the former Spurs manager will play the players in the right positions and get the best out of them.

Sheringham believes that Redknapp always gets his teams to play the right way and will give the players the confidence to thrive.

He told talkSPORT: “I would put Harry Redknapp in there and just say, Harry, just get our team ticking, you know, get them in their right positions and just tell them to go out and play the way he does.

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“He always gets his team ticking. He always gets his team playing in the right manner, playing football the right manner with confidence.”

Would Harry Redknapp have enough in him to save Tottenham? 😬

He's done it before, could he do it again?

What Tottenham will get if they hire Redknapp

Redknapp is loved at Tottenham for his four years as manager, but he also came through their academy before his professional career.

Fans will remember his time as Lilywhites manager, as he took over a side that was bottom of the league with two points from eight games, and guided them to eighth.

What Spurs need is someone who can deliver instant results, and that would mean sticking to the basics rather than complicating things.

Redknapp is capable of doing that, and while it may not be the most attractive brand of football, it will be effective.

He also has a better chance to bring that bounce effect that Igor Tudor failed to bring about, as he knows the club and the league.

There is also a possibility that Redknapp turns to Jermain Defoe and Tim Sherwood to come on until the end of the season and become a star-studded coaching staff to keep Spurs in the top flight.

Rodrigo Bentancur may be among a number of players who could part ways with Tottenham in the summer transfer window.

The Uruguay international penned a new long-term contract with the Lilywhites in October.

This season, the 28-year-old has made 20 Premier League appearances, but has been out of action since January due to a hamstring injury.

What are you doing with Igor Tudor if you are the Tottenham board after that Palace loss? 😫

AC Milan interest likely to tempt Rodrigo Bentancur to leave

According to the Daily Mail, AC Milan are keen on signing the midfielder at the end of the season.

Relegation would see him playing in England’s second tier next term, and that is unlikely to be something he looks forward to.

Milan, one of Italy’s biggest clubs, regularly compete for top honours, and their interest could tempt Bentancur to jump ship and move to the San Siro.

Despite him signing a new contract at Tottenham a few months ago, relegation would mean that all bets are off with regard to his future.

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The verdict delivered by the Mail is that the 28-year-old will be parting ways with the Lilywhites at the end of the season.

How can Tottenham convince Bentancur to stay?

A lot of Spurs’ players have relegation clauses in their contracts, so there is a high likelihood of Bentancur having one as well.

That means that in the event of relegation, the club would be in a position to afford his services.

However, convincing him to stay amid interest from AC Milan is going to be a challenge.

Finish the sentence: My number one Fabio Paratici replacement at Tottenham is _________

He will get European football there and the chance to compete for top honours.

The flip side is that he is settled in London, is lauded by the Tottenham fanbase, and would be adored even more if he stays and helps them come back up.

In case the Lilywhites remain in the Premier League, they could demand a high asking fee for the Uruguayan that would see them being able to sign quality replacements.

Milan are not known to pay big sums usually, so that could put them off and keep Bentancur in North London.

Tottenham are understood to be considering the future of Igor Tudor, despite him being in charge for just three games.

Tudor has failed to have the new manager bounce the Spurs board thought that he would, as he has overseen three straight defeats.

The performances have also been underwhelming, which has seen resentment from the fanbase.

What are you doing with Igor Tudor if you are the Tottenham board after that Palace loss? 😫

Tottenham hold talks about hiring Roberto De Zerbi if they avoid relegation

According to The Telegraph, the focus for Tottenham is to avoid relegation, and they have already held talks about hiring Roberto De Zerbi in case they achieve that goal.

Plans for a summer appointment have already been set in motion, but they may be forced to act quicker than that.

The Spurs hierarchy are already considering Tudor’s future, but no immediate decision has been made to part ways with him.

The Lilywhites are working out what the best possible option is moving forward, as the Croatian was given a glowing report by Vinai Venkatesham and Johan Lange and sacking him after three games will reflect poorly on them.

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In case a decision is made to sack Igor Tudor, Tottenham have been told to hire Glenn Hoddle until the end of the season.

Here’s what Igor Tudor needs to do to turn things around at Spurs

First and foremost, Tottenham need to be less porous at the back, and if that means ditching a back three, then so be it.

Tudor cannot wait for the players to buy into his system; instead, he must tweak his system to get the best out of the current players.

He also has to manage the disciplinary issues that have been critical in games, bringing down the morale of the squad.

Has Micky van de Ven just tarnished his Tottenham reputation?

Red card vs Crystal Palace…

The Croatian also needs to raise the fitness levels instantly, as Spurs seem to be getting overrun each time they step onto the field of play.

He has to find an attacking trio and stick with them, as he has been chopping and changing too many things, breaking the rhythm.

It is hard to perfect things quickly, but he’s got to get the players to work rigorously in training so as to get them used to playing next to each other.

Archie Gray may only be 19 years of age, but he was Tottenham Hotspur’s only leader in their dismal defeat to Crystal Palace.

The panic is setting in at Tottenham as the reigning Europa League champions are now staring down the barrel of relegation to the Championship.

Nine games remain for the Lilywhites to salvage their Premier League status, with the club’s leaders desperately in need of standing up and proving they still have a crumb of fight about them.

Micky van de Ven wore the captain’s armband on Thursday night, but he let his side, manager and every single Tottenham fan down by getting sent off whilst Spurs held a slender lead.

What are you doing with Igor Tudor if you are the Tottenham board after that Palace loss? 😫

On a night where Igor Tudor’s the experienced figureheads shrank, young Archie Gray showed he will not go down without a fight.

Archie Gray showed Tottenham fans he’s got some fight left in him

Gray provided Dominic Solanke with the assist for the opening goal of the game.

The midfielder’s impressive individual effort saw him break free deep inside the box before cutting the ball across to the goalscorer.

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Has Micky van de Ven just tarnished his Tottenham reputation?

Red card vs Crystal Palace…

Clinton Morrison questioned Gray after the North London Derby, but he was the only Tottenham player to show any fight with three precious points on the line.

Questions may still lie over what Gray’s best position, but what cannot be denied is his spirit and desire shown at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

On top of his assist, Gray provided Tottenham with four clearances, three recoveries and one blocked shot.

His efforts may not have counted for anything, but Spurs fans will recognise that the 19-year-old left it all out there on the pitch.

Micky van de Ven embarrassed by Tottenham’s Archie Gray

Van de Ven was slammed for ignoring Tudor in the defeat to Arsenal last month by Ian Wright.

The Dutchman is a player who will have suitors in the summer to offer him an escape route no matter what lies ahead for Spurs in the remaining nine games.

Although the centre-back has been one of Tottenham’s few bright sparks over recent years, the 24-year-old’s reputation is crumbling.

Tottenham fans were left furious with Van de Ven as his sending off promised the capitulation that followed.

Tottenham need their leaders to step up amid their relegation fears. Instead, Van de Ven and Cristian Romero have shrunk under the pressure.

Conor Gallagher produced yet another absurd performance for Tottenham Hotspur versus Crystal Palace when his team needed his energy.

Tottenham Hotspur’s season is now spiralling into a catastrophic disaster with just one point separating them from the Premier League’s bottom three.

What GRADE would you give Conor Gallagher’s signing at Spurs?

Spurs were humiliated by Crystal Palace as Micky van de Ven’s red card allowed the visitors a clear route to the three points after his reckless challenge.

One of the players Igor Tudor opted to bring on was Gallagher; however, the former Chelsea captain quite easily could have been double-subbed.

Conor Gallagher is one of Tottenham’s worst-ever signings

Conor Gallagher has very quickly proven to be one of Tottenham’s worst-ever signings following his latest showing against Crystal Palace.

The 26-year-old has made just eight appearances for the North London club, but has managed just one rating above a 7.0 on Sofascore.

Given the team’s injury crisis, Spurs were in desperate need of reinforcements in January and simply could not afford for their signings to fail.

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But the defeat to Palace was a sad indictment of their lack of business in January, with Souza hooked after 42 minutes and Gallagher looking like a complete passenger.

In fairness to the England international, he has been stuck out on the right, which is his unnatural position, but as an experienced player, his contribution needs to be so much more.

What are you doing with Igor Tudor if you are the Tottenham board after that Palace loss? 😫

Gallagher is Tottenham’s best-paid player at £200k-per-week, and that could prove to be seriously worrying business if the club are playing Championship football next term.

During the 3-1 defeat, Gallagher managed just 22 touches, completed 12 passes, lost possession six times and completed a total ball progression of -17.9 meters.

The technical level of this current squad is rather alarming, and whilst Gallagher is a good player, Spurs did not need another ‘warrior’ in midfield.

The Lilywhites need players who are comfortable on the ball, and in this current squad, their limitations in midfield are proving very costly.

It is now time for Tottenham Hotspur to break the emergency glass and appoint Harry Redknapp.

Igor Tudor’s interim stint in north London has churned out three defeats from three games.

Nine games remain for Tottenham to somehow salvage their Premier League status as they continue to free fall without a parachute.

With a brief break in Premier League action this weekend to allow for FA Cup games, the Lewis family must step in and relieve Tudor of his duties.

What are you doing with Igor Tudor if you are the Tottenham board after that Palace loss? 😫

These are unprecedented times for Tottenham in the Premier League era and Redknapp must be brought back to N17.

Tottenham have to part ways with Igor Tudor after Crystal Palace defeat

Gareth Bale has urged the Lewis family to break Tottenham’s wage structure, but the club require more urgent action to save them from relegation.

Would Harry Redknapp have enough in him to save Tottenham? 😬

He's done it before, could he do it again?

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It should be panic stations in north London following the absolute drubbing against Oliver Glasner’s Crystal Palace.

The Lilywhites have undoubtedly done themselves no favours, with Micky van de Ven getting sent off.

However, the early warning signs were there for all to see as Spurs recorded just 11% possession at one point in the first half.

Only 19 days have passed since Tudor was appointed and it is already abundantly clear he is not the man to save this Spurs side bereft of any confidence.

Tottenham must look to Harry Redknapp to save them

The options are bleak, but Tottenham need someone to come in and get this side back to basics.

Redknapp has done that in the past after saving Juande Ramos’ Tottenham side back in 2008.

“Would I fancy it? Of course I would do it, without any shadow of a doubt,” Redknapp told Sky Sports last month.

“But I am a realist – I don’t live in cuckoo land. It is very doubtful if I would get the job. But could I do the job? Yeah, of course I could do the job.”

It is now nine years since the 79-year-old last sat in a dugout, where he managed Birmingham City for 13 games.

Any manager who may potentially take over from Tudor faces a difficult task, and there is no certainty Redknapp would even want the job at this stage.

Redknapp has already given Tudor some advice after he was appointed the manager last month, but the Croatian’s arrival has made no difference in the slightest.

Redknapp has previously saved Tottenham from relegation

When Redknapp took over the mess Ramos left behind in 2008, Tottenham were rock bottom of the Premier League at the back end of October.

This would pose a much more difficult task, but some may argue Redknapp would not have a lot to lose given the trajectory of this Spurs side.

Redknapp took three wins from his first four Premier League games back in 2008, which included that 4-4 draw at the Emirates.

There are some similarities with Redknapp having taken over Spurs on the back of their only other trophy this side of the millennium.

It is now March and Tottenham are still in search of their first Premier League victory of 2026.

The last throw of the dice is needed and Redknapp is the panic button Spurs will not have wanted to press.

Tottenham Hotspur fans think Micky van de Ven has just tarnished his legacy after being shown a red card and conceding a penalty against Crystal Palace.

Spurs had taken the lead through Dominic Solanke; however, Van de Ven’s catastrophic error gave the visitors a clear passage back into the match.

Has Micky van de Ven just tarnished his Tottenham reputation?

Red card vs Crystal Palace…

The Eagles fully capitalised on their man advantage as Ismaila Sarr scored two goals and Jorgen Strand Larsen made it 3-1.

But following his red card, Spurs fans are now seething at the team’s acting captain for the evening for making such a costly error.

Tottenham fans think Micky van de Ven’s reputation is in tatters

Tottenham Hotspur fans now think Micky van de Ven’s reputation is in tatters following his red card against Crystal Palace.

In one of the North London club’s biggest matches in many years, Van de Ven did the unthinkable by getting sent off.

Spurs’ squad has already been decimated by injuries and Cristian Romero’s suspension, and now they have lost their other centre-back.

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Van de Ven could leave Tottenham in the summer, which has led fans to become even angrier about the predicament he has now left them in.

One fan said: “Thanks for the goal line clearance in Bilbao, Van de Ven, but it’s time to go.”

“Cheers for the moment in Bilbao, but you’ve just relegated us, Micky,” claimed another.

A third fan stated: “Van de Ven should never get that armband again, honestly. Such a foolish thing to do.”

If Tottenham are to sack Igor Tudor, who would YOU want to replace him?

They have been woeful under Tudor…

“Does Van De Ven need a lift to Liverpool in the morning? Happily drive him there myself,” stated an angry Spurs fan.

There was yet more criticism for the defender: “Can’t wait until Van de Ven is gone. Never wanna think about him ever again.”

Finally, another claimed: “Van de Ven can leave the first day of the window, regardless of what league we are in. The captain can’t even play well or look bothered for a single game.”

Tottenham will now be without the defender for a very tough game at Anfield against Liverpool, although Romero is back from a four-game ban.