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Tottenham are weighing up a surprise move for Icardi as they struggle to find the back of the net in the Premier League. The North London side have endured a difficult start to the domestic campaign under De Zerbi, failing to score a single goal in their opening four league fixtures.

According to reports from Cronache di Spogliatoio, the 33-year-old Argentine is being considered as a short-term solution to Spurs' offensive woes. Icardi is available for free after ending his four-year tenure with Galatasaray, where he enjoyed a prolific spell in the Super Lig.

The interest in Icardi comes despite a summer of heavy investment at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The club spent significantly to bolster the squad, bringing in Sandro Tonali for £100 million, Mateus Fernandes for £85 million, and winger Savio for another £85 million. They also secured Omar Marmoush on loan from Manchester City in a deal that includes a £60 million obligation to buy. However, the Egypt international has yet to open his account despite starting against Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, and in the 3-1 defeat to Liverpool - where he showed glimpses of quality but failed to find the net.

Furthermore, Dominic Solanke has failed to justify his selection in terms of output, going scoreless in his first five appearances for the club. The attacking crisis is compounded by the situation surrounding Richarlison. The Brazilian forward has been exiled from the first-team picture following a disastrous fallout with the club and has not featured since a 3-0 opening-day defeat to Brentford.

While Tottenham are monitoring the situation, they are not the only club linked with the experienced forward. Journalist Nahuel Ferreira reports that Greek giants Olympiacos have already made 'formal contacts' to close a deal for the former Argentina international last week. However, no agreement has been reached yet, largely due to the striker's significant wage demands, with Icardi reportedly earning around £8.6m per year.

Throughout his career, Icardi has lifted numerous trophies, most notably securing two Ligue 1 titles during his time with Paris Saint-Germain alongside four Super Lig crowns with Galatasaray.

The pressure is mounting on De Zerbi to fix a Tottenham side that looks disjointed and devoid of confidence in the final third. Spurs currently sit 17th in the Premier League table after collecting just two points from two draws and two losses, while conceding eight goals in the process. While their Carabao Cup campaign began with a promising 5-1 victory over Charlton Athletic, their midweek exit at the hands of Liverpool highlighted the gap between Spurs and the league's top contenders.

Mudryk came off the bench in the 74th minute during Tottenham's 0-0 draw at The City Ground on Saturday. The match marked the first competitive outing for Mudryk since November 2024, having recently completed a suspension for doping offences.

The winger, who joined Spurs on a deadline-day loan from Chelsea, looked threatening in his brief cameo and quickly took to Instagram to share his thoughts. "No feeling better to be back on the pitch. First minutes in new colours. Thanks for support, furthermore," Mudryk wrote.

Despite the positive signs shown by the loanee during his short time on the pitch, Tottenham manager De Zerbi admitted that the player is far from being a regular starter.

De Zerbi stressed that Mudryk must work diligently to regain his optimal physical condition before he can make a consistent impact for the team. "He's not ready yet. He's working to reach the best physical condition. He needs time, he needs work," De Zerbi explained during his post-match press conference, highlighting the physical demands required to succeed in his current tactical setup at the club.

De Zerbi also discussed the intense competition for places in the Tottenham attack, particularly on the left flank where Mudryk operates. The manager noted that Mathys Tel is another option, though both players still have room for improvement. "In that position, we have Mathys Tel, big potential. But also Mathys takes too many wrong decisions, and Mudryk. So, two big players, two big potential players. But if we want to score, I think Marmoush has 15 goals. Solanke, the header for him, I consider a chance to score. It's not a shot on goal. But how many shots did Nottingham have today?" De Zerbi added.

Mudryk will look to build on his late cameo and significantly improve his match sharpness in training ahead of a demanding run of fixtures. Tottenham host Everton in the Premier League on September 12, before a challenging trip to Anfield to face Liverpool in the EFL Cup Round of 16 three days later. Spurs then return home to play Aston Villa on September 19, meaning the medical staff will have to carefully manage the winger's minutes across a congested week of action.

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Tottenham failed to score for a third successive league match, managing no shots on target against Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Despite a summer spend of nearly £400 million, Roberto De Zerbi and his team struggled against Oliver Glasner and his side. The standout moment arrived when Neco Williams thought he had bundled the ball into the net.

However, referee Craig Pawson disallowed the goal following a VAR check. Pawson announced: “After review, the ball touches the hand of Nottingham Forest No.3 before the goal is scored. The final decision is a direct free-kick for Spurs."

Tottenham have handed debuts and first starts to several high-profile additions. Sandro Tonali, a £92.5m signing, anchored the midfield, while Savio showed glimpses of his quality following a £75m move. Mykhailo Mudryk also made a late substitute appearance for his first competitive match in 645 days.

Despite these attacking reinforcements, Tottenham lacked a cutting edge. Dominic Solanke had a late header hit the roof of the net, and Omar Marmoush missed several early opportunities. With Richarlison excluded from the squad and training separately, De Zerbi clearly has significant work to do to unlock his expensive attacking unit.

Nottingham Forest have every reason to feel they deserved all three points after creating the better chances throughout the afternoon. Morgan Gibbs-White consistently threatened the Tottenham defence, forcing saves from Antonin Kinsky. James McAtee also tested Kinsky with a low drive, while Murillo attempted a spectacular overhead kick in the first half. Liam Delap, making his first start for the club, looked sharp and nearly assisted Gibbs-White before the break.

Both clubs remain winless and face crucial fixtures next weekend. Tottenham have a highly significant home game against Everton, where De Zerbi must urgently find a way to get his forwards firing. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest travel to face Aston Villa, hoping to convert their promising attacking displays into their first Premier League victory of the season.

Diego Simeone has finally landed his man as Atletico Madrid have agreed a deal in principle with Tottenham to sign Romero, according to Sky Sports. The package for the Argentina international is understood to be in the region of £34.2 million plus additional performance-related add-ons. Furthermore, Spurs have protected their future interests by ensuring a 15 per cent sell-on clause is included in the final terms of the transfer agreement.

The Spanish giants have long admired the Argentina defender, and it had grown increasingly clear throughout the transfer window that Spurs would be open to selling their captain if a suitable offer materialized. Romero originally joined the North London side on a season-long loan from Atalanta in the summer of 2021, before Tottenham made the arrangement permanent the following year.

The central defender always favored a move to Atletico Madrid, despite attracting strong interest from major clubs across Europe. Inter Milan were keen on bringing the former Atalanta star back to Serie A, while Tottenham's North London rivals Arsenal were also creditably linked with a shock swoop for his services.

This departure comes despite Romero's Spurs deal being due to run until the summer of 2029, ending a spell in North London where the defender helped Tottenham secure silverware by winning the 2024-25 Europa League.

Romero's time in the Premier League will be remembered for both his elite technical quality and his disciplinary struggles. Despite being sent off twice last season during Spurs' Premier League relegation battle, the 28-year-old played a pivotal role in helping the club avoid the drop, making 32 appearances across all competitions while contributing six goals and four assists during a campaign that tested the resolve of everyone at the club.

Across his five seasons in North London, Romero made 124 appearances for Spurs and scored 12 goals, while earning four Premier League red cards along the way. That uncompromising, high-intensity style made him a fan favorite for many, even if it occasionally proved a source of frustration for others.

The relationship between the player and the supporters was not without its friction. Romero faced fierce backlash from fans after appearing ready to attend his boyhood club Belgrano’s Argentine Primera División Apertura final against River Plate, rather than being present for Tottenham’s crucial end-of-season clash against Everton.

However, the defender did eventually attend the final game of the season, in which Spurs secured Premier League survival. With his future now set in Madrid, the Argentine leaves behind a complicated legacy at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Tonali admitted living in London made up only 10% of the reasons behind the decision. He also revealed a transfer market backstory: "My wife and I had decided to return to Italy, but it was impossible because of the money". He explained that the clubs that wanted him in Serie A could afford his wages, but no one could pay the transfer fee.

"Staying in England was an option, we found the best solution there for me, for my career, for my happiness and for my family. I spoke to two teams, but I chose Tottenham. I know they spent a lot to sign me, the fee paid puts me under pressure, but I wanted Newcastle to get the best deal possible, they deserve it. It's a club with unique fans, the passion and atmosphere you feel at St James' Park are incredible."

Decisive action has been taken at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with seven fixtures in the 2025-26 campaign remaining. Spurs are perched just one place and solitary point above the drop zone following a worrying run of form.

Tudor picked up just one point from his five Premier League matches at the helm - in a 1-1 draw with Liverpool - and also oversaw a last-16 exit from Champions League competition following a 7-5 aggregate defeat to Atletico Madrid.

Spurs have decided that another change in the dugout is required, as they face tumbling into the Championship, with Tudor’s deal - that was due to run until a permanent appointment was sought in the summer - being brought to a premature conclusion.

A statement on the club’s official website read: “We can confirm that it has been mutually agreed for Head Coach Igor Tudor to leave the Club with immediate effect. Tomislav Rogic and Riccardo Ragnacci have also left their respective roles of Goalkeeping Coach and Physical Coach.

“We thank Igor, Tomislav and Riccardo for their efforts during the past six weeks, in which they worked tirelessly. We also acknowledge the bereavement that Igor has recently suffered and send our support to him and his family at this difficult time. An update on a new Head Coach will be provided in due course.”

According to The Athletic, “Spurs expect to appoint a new coach in the coming days, in time for the majority of the first team squad’s return to the training centre after the international break”. They go on to state that “the plan is for Tudor’s successor to have 10 days to prepare for their next fixture, away at Sunderland on April 12”.

Before another manager is acquired, Tudor’s former assistant Bruno Saltor “will lead training for the few players who have remained at Hotspur Way during the three-week hiatus between games”.

A 3-0 defeat to fellow basement dwellers Nottingham Forest proved to be the final straw for Tudor, with that reversal - which was endured on home soil - seeing Spurs slip to 17th in the Premier League standings.

Tudor’s short reign at Spurs opened with three successive defeats to Arsenal, Fulham and Crystal Palace - making him just the second head coach in Tottenham’s history to open with such a run, following Martin Jol enduring the same fate in November 2004.

A third manager of the season is now being lined up, with 2022-23 the last time that happened - when Antonio Conte, Cristian Stellini and Ryan Mason all passed through the dugout.

The Athletic are among those to have claimed that former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi, who is out of work after leaving French giants Marseille, has been identified as a top target by Tottenham’s board.

He would, however, prefer to make a return to coaching in the summer - rather than join a late-season rescue mission - and has been the subject of objections from three Tottenham fan groups following his support of ex-Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood during his spell at Marseille.