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Rangers have made retaining Mikey Moore a top priority, TEAMtalk understands, with the on-loan Tottenham Hotspur youngster central to their long-term planning under Danny Rohl.

The 18-year-old Lambeth-borh forward joined Rangers on a season-long loan in the summer of 2025 and has thrived under head coach Rohl, delivering eye-catching performances, including a standout display in the recent Old Firm derby draw with Celtic.

His contributions, with five goals and three assists in 37 games for the Glasgow giants, have made him a firm favourite among supporters and a key figure in the team’s attack.

Recent high-level meetings between the Rangers board and Rohl have focused on outlining summer recruitment and retention strategies, with Moore positioned firmly at the top of the agenda.

The club sees another season with the highly-rated prospect as vital for his continued development and for maintaining momentum in the Scottish Premiership and potential European campaigns.

Sources indicate that Rangers are optimistic about securing Moore’s services beyond the current campaign, likely through an extended loan arrangement.

The teenager is understood to be enjoying life at Ibrox immensely, with his family settled and supportive of him staying on for further senior experience in a competitive environment.

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Tottenham relegation could torpedo Rangers deal

While Rangers and Moore do seem aligned on another loan stint, as we revealed last month, any deal remains contingent on Tottenham’s Premier League status.

Spurs, currently languishing in 16th place with 29 points from 28 games and embroiled in a tense relegation scrap, four points above the drop zone and winless in 2026, are prioritising survival before finalising decisions on loanees.

Should they avoid the drop, a further temporary move for Moore could be entertained to ensure he continues gaining regular first-team minutes away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Without a purchase option in his existing loan agreement, negotiations will centre on another temporary switch. Rangers’ strong case is bolstered by Moore’s form and the mutual benefits of extended exposure in Scotland.

As the season enters its closing stages, Moore’s ongoing contributions could strengthen Rangers’ position in talks, while Tottenham must navigate their own precarious league position.

The coming weeks will be crucial in shaping the future of one of England’s most promising young talents.

Real Madrid have not been impressed with Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate, according to a reliable Spanish report, while another source has made a stunning claim about Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven that the Estadio Bernabeu bosses will love.

Konate is out of contract at Liverpool at the end of the season and has long been on the radar of Madrid. Sources have told TEAMtalk’s transfer insider, Graeme Bailey, that Liverpool have given Konate a deadline of Easter to make up his mind on whether or not he will sign a new deal.

Real Madrid not impressed with Ibrahima Konate

We understand that Liverpool remain hopeful that Konate will put pen to paper on a new deal and extend his stay at Anfield.

Liverpool bosses will be over the moon to learn Real Madrid’s latest stance on Konate.

According to AS, Borussia Dortmund star Nico Schlotterbeck is now Madrid’s number one centre-back target for the summer transfer window.

The Real Madrid-leaning Spanish sports publication has claimed that Schlotterbeck is the defender ‘generating the most buzz’ among the Madrid bosses.

According to AS, although Konate’s contract is ‘expiring’ at the end of the season, ‘he hasn’t impressed’, which suggests that Madrid are moving on from the France international defender, who cost Liverpool £36million (€41.1m, $48.1m) when they signed him from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2021.

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Real Madrid get Micky van de Ven boost

We understand that Micky van de Ven is also a player that Real Madrid like and would love to sign this summer.

However, our transfer correspondent, Fraser Fletcher, has reported that Tottenham want £100million (€114m, $134.5m) for Van de Ven, with Liverpool and Manchester United also keen on the Netherlands international defender.

Our transfer insider, Graeme Bailey, reported on February 23, 2026, that talks over a new deal between Van de Ven’s camp and Tottenham are on hold until the summer.

That is because Tottenham are now focused on making sure that they do not get relegated from the Premier League.

Sports Boom has now brought an update on Van de Ven’s situation, claiming that the Dutchman has ‘turned down contract talks’ with Tottenham.

Van de Ven has had ‘his head turned’ by interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona.

The report has claimed that 24-year-old defender has decided that he will not sign a new contract with Tottenham.

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Adam Wharton becomes prime Real Madrid target

Along with a centre-back, Madrid are also keen on bringing in a new midfielder in the summer transfer window.

Graeme Bailey has reported that Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha is a prime target for Real Madrid, who are also keen on a 2026 summer deal for Manchester City star Rodri, too.

The Spanish press has also been reporting Madrid’s interest in Adam Wharton, who has been a star for Crystal Palace and is on the radar of Manchester United and Liverpool, too.

According to Defensa Central, Madrid chief scout Juni Calafat wants the Spanish giants to sign Wharton over Rodri or Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool.

The Real Madrid-centric news outlet, which is often speculative, has claimed that Calafat believes that Wharton would be a ‘strategic’ signing for Los Blancos.

Given that Wharton is still only 22 years of age, the England international midfielder would be a player who would be able to make an immediate impact as well as star for Los Blancos for years to come.

Tottenham Hotspur will have to make a ‘huge offer’ if they are to secure the signing of Guglielmo Vicario’s potential replacement this summer, while the Italian stopper was ridiculed in a controversial social media post by the Premier League on Sunday evening.

Vicario had another mixed afternoon at Craven Cottage as Spurs made it 10 games without a win in the Premier League as they were beaten by in-form Fulham to leave them firmly in the relegation mix.

The Italy international pulled off some sensational stops against a Cottagers side who could have scored four or five on another day, but his distribution was once again found wanting and ended up being the butt of the joke in a surprising post from the official Premier League X account.

The account, which boasts a massive following of 44.9million, posted a 13-second video on Sunday evening showing a particularly wayward moment from the Italian shot-stopper when an attempted long free-kick sailed directly out of play for a Fulham goal kick.

The caption accompanying the video was what truly sparked anger from Tottenham. It read: “Just how the play was drawn up…” before adding, “An interesting free-kick from Vicario” paired with a smiling emoji. The post was then rounded off with the word “Whoops” followed by another smiling emoji.

It was published at 10.55pm GMT on Sunday evening and gained more than 400,000 views before it was taken down after a formal complaint from Tottenham officials.

While unnecessary, it did once again highlight a major weakness in a Tottenham team that could very easily end up being relegated from the Premier League for the first time in their history.

Vicario has conceded 43 goals in 28 Premier League outings this season, only keeping seven clean sheets in that time, and our sources have previously reported how Spurs are already weighing up options to replace the 29-year-old.

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Tottenham facing hefty Dean Henderson premium

Meanwhile, a fresh report claims that Spurs are facing major disappointment in their efforts to bring Crystal Palace stopper Dean Henderson to north London.

The 28-year-old England stopper has emerged as a top target for Tottenham transfer chiefs ahead of the summer, but Football Insider reports they will have to make a ‘huge offer’ to convince Palace into selling.

Indeed, it’s reported that Selhurst Park chiefs are ‘determined’ to keep Henderson at Selhurst Park and will only buckle if Spurs put on a bid they cannot turn down.

After failing to establish himself at Manchester United, Henderson has now made over 100 appearances for Palace and kept 35 clean sheets in that time.

It’s no great surprise seeing Tottenham move for a stopper of Henderson’s quality, especially given Vicario’s struggles, but he’s not the only keepr on the club’s radar.

Sunderland star Robin Roefs is also on the club’s shortlist of targets, although Liverpool also hold the Dutchman in high regard and are considering a move of their own.

Assuming Tottenham are able to avoid the drop, all eyes will then turn to summer and who will replace Vicario, with a return to Italy edging ever closer for the current Spurs No.1.

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More Tottenham news: Clubs circle for top Spurs talent; Bayern signing blow

A top Tottenham talent will find himself a man in serious demand this summer, with some of German football’s biggest names joining a Spanish giant and several Premier League suitors in monitoring his and the club’s situation, sources can confirm.

Elsewhere, Arsenal have reportedly ‘received a huge boost’ as they are more likely than Tottenham Hotspur to sign a top Bayern Munich star.

Archie Gray will find himself a man in serious demand this summer, with some of German football’s biggest names joining a Spanish giant and several Premier League suitors in monitoring his and Tottenham Hotspur’s situation, sources can confirm.

Sources say that Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are both monitoring Gray. They both see him as a player with huge potential, and Spurs precarious position in the table could make him a realistic prospect.

The 19-year-old has quickly established himself as a key figure at Tottenham Hotspur since his £40m (€47.5m, $55m) arrival from Leeds United in July 2024. Highly versatile and composed, Gray can operate in central midfield, centre back or at right-back, roles in which he has excelled in, despite the team’s challenges this season that see them badly threatened by relegation.

Spurs’ current campaign has been fraught with difficulty, leaving them in a precarious position in the Premier League table and with just 10 games remaining. The club is seriously fighting to avoid relegation, sitting just four points clear of the drop zone, and, having failed to win in any of their last 10 Premier League games – a run stretching back to December 28 – they are in the midst of their worst run of form in 33 years, and at exactly the worst time.

As a result of their struggles, the door has opened up for external interest in some of their promising assets.

Both Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund – the latter of whom looked at him when it was apparent he would be leaving Leeds two summers ago – are also now keen on a move for the England Under-21 international this summer.

We understand both clubs appreciate his potential and believe he could develop into a top player under their guidance. Bayern are known for nurturing talent, while Dortmund have a knack for giving young players opportunities in big games.

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Premier League interest in Archie Gray – sources

Sources say he would also be of interest to numerous Premier League sides should they get relegated. This would allow Gray to stay in England if he wishes, with several clubs prepared to make bids for the talented midfielder.

Tottenham will be keen to hold on to Gray, though, as they look to stabilise their squad and push for better results into next season and beyond, whichever league they find themselves in. Losing him would be a blow to their youth development strategy.

The upcoming summer transfer window promises to be busy if Spurs fail to improve their league standing. Gray’s future is bright, and his next club could be one of Europe’s biggest if they do suffer relegation to the Championship.

It’s already been reported that Real Madrid are also watching him with interest as they look to bring in more top British talent, with sources also able to confirm the Spanish giants are, too, keeping a close eye on his development, though at this stage it has not gone beyond the observation process.

With his contract running until 2030, Spurs do have some security, but the interest from Germany highlights how highly he is rated. Fans of the north London side will be hoping he stays put and helps the team climb the table – assuming relegation is avoided first!

Tottenham latest: Tudor sack talk as two names are touted as replacements

In other transfer news, Spurs defender Micky van de Ven has chosen the club he wants to join in the summer transfer window, according to a report, as TEAMtalk brings the latest on the situation of the Dutch star.

Meanwhile, seriously concerned Tottenham supporters now believe Igor Tudor needs to beat Crystal Palace on Thursday if he is to stay in charge for the remainder of the season, and with two candidates named as potential replacements, comments made by midfielder Yves Bissouma have set “serious alarm bells ringing”.

As the race to become Spurs’ next permanent manager heats up, the club have reportedly switched their focus towards another Croatian, although they will have a potential Manchester United battle on their hands come the summer should they choose to pursue him, according to a report.

And finally, Amanda Staveley and her husband, Mehrdad Ghodoussi, are understood to have the funding in place – believed to be more than £3 billion – to buy Tottenham, sources have confirmed to us, although a major issue has now presented itself in their quest to buyout the Lewis family’s majority stakeholding.

Seriously concerned Tottenham Hotspur supporters now believe Igor Tudor needs to beat Crystal Palace on Thursday if he is to stay in charge for the remainder of the season, while comments made by midfielder Yves Bissouma have set “serious alarm bells ringing”.

Tottenham have turned to the 47-year-old as an interim replacement for Thomas Frank, though any hopes the club had of a new manager bounce have been firmly extinguished after two defeats across his first two matches at the helm, making him the first Spurs boss since Martin Jol, in 2004, to suffer losses in both his opening matches.

And after Sunday’s 2-1 defeat at Fulham left Spurs without a win in 10 Premier League games, a run stretching back to 28 December, the club remains just four points clear of the relegation zone after an absolute disaster of a season that has gone from bad to worse to critically troubling…

As a result, a report last week from an insider on X with a ‘team of five elite reporters’ and over 700k followers, claims the already under-fire Tudor now faces being sacked if Spurs do not improve in the coming weeks.

They said on X: ‘Exclusive: The Spurs board are willing to terminate Igor Tudor’s contract if results continue on a downward spiral.

‘The club have backup plans in place. The club cannot afford to get relegated!’

Now Tottenham fans are starting to doubt whether Tudor is their guy, with some having now taken to social media to suggest a parting of ways could be on the cards as soon as Thursday and should the club slip up again, this time when they host out-of-sorts Crystal Palace at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Taking to Reddit, one fan claimed: “Tudor always felt like a real wild card, and I don’t think it’s an absurd discussion to have about sacking him if we lose on Thursday. I’m not even sure it would be a crazy discussion today given the team he picked. He gave us zero chance of winning.”

Another agreed, saying he’s already seen enough from the Croatian, commenting: “I’d honestly get rid of Tudor, it’s obviously not happening, not his fault, but there’s been no reaction. We are going down with him in charge #COYS #THFC.”

With supporters now starting to suggest alternatives, two names have already been thrown up as emergency options for Spurs…

Tudor to be sacked? Alarm bells are ringing at Spurs…

Having turned their thoughts to alternatives, one fan stated: “Unfortunately, margins are fine, they have to sack Tudor and bring in someone else. Preferably [Sean] Dyche.”

A fourth commented: “I’ve seen enough, get rid of Tudor, he ain’t got a clue, should have been Harry [Redknapp] or someone who knows the club and league.”

Spurs’ form is now their worst run in an astonishing 32 years in the days of Ossie Ardiles and leaves them in 16th place in the table; very much in serious jeopardy of a first relegation in 49 years.

Indeed, with the club having now suffered demotion from the top flight since 1977, midfielder Yves Bissouma has opened up on the “emergency” the club now find themselves in.

“We lost again. It is not easy, especially for us, for the club. It is not good for everyone,” the 29-year-old midfielder, who played 80 minutes at Craven Cottage, commented.

“We know this is a big emergency. We need to change a lot of things, we need to put effort into the game to try and win games. At the moment, it is just hard.”

Reacting to that admission, Chris Sutton was alarmed by what he had heard, saying on BBC Radio 5 Live: “If you’re a Spurs fan and listening to that Bissouma interview, there are alarm bells ringing. They are in real danger of going down.”

Slamming the club’s plight on his X account, former Spurs star turned pundit Jamie O’Hara commented: ‘Chickens have come home to roost, years of terrible recruitment, poor standards and weak mentality, embarrassing to watch every week, top to bottom huge problems.’

And in perhaps the most damning assessment of them all, Tudor admitted to the media: “Tottenham are lacking in attack, midfield, defence and ‘brain’.”

Latest Tottenham news: Another Croatian linked; Van de Ven picks next club

Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly switched their focus towards another Croatian when it comes to the appointment of their next permanent manager, although they will have a potential Manchester United battle on their hands come the summer should they choose to pursue him, according to a report.

Elsewhere, Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven has chosen the club he wants to join in the summer transfer window, according to a report, as TEAMtalk brings the latest on the situation of the Dutch star.

Elsewhere, Amanda Staveley and her husband, Mehrdad Ghodoussi, are understood to have the funding in place – believed to be more than £3 billion – to buy Tottenham, sources have confirmed to us, although a major issue has now presented itself in their quest to buyout the Lewis family’s majority stakeholding.

Tottenham’s fears of relegation mounted after Igor Tudor suffered a second consecutive defeat since taking charge by suffering a 2-1 loss to Fulham.

Tudor recently replaced Thomas Frank on an interim basis until the end of the season with the clear task of guiding Tottenham away from a relegation battle. But it has been two defeats from two so far for Tudor at Tottenham, who are four points above the bottom three with 10 games left.

On Sunday, Fulham took a two-goal lead in the first half through goals from Harry Wilson and Alex Iwobi. Only Richarlison was able to pull one back in the second half for Spurs, whose last win in the league was back in 2025.

While some Spurs fans acknowledged Tudor’s substitutions – goalscorer Richarlison was one of the players he brought on – many are concerned that not much has changed since the dismissal of the unpopular Frank.

And although Tudor is only on duty until the end of the season, some wonder if he’ll even make it that far before Spurs pull the trigger again.

On the COYS channel on Reddit, one user wrote: “Tudor won’t survive lol. They’ll panic hire someone with 5 games left. This is truly remarkable. How to ruin a billionaire business.”

Another pointed to a series of ‘sackable’ offences he has committed already, writing: “Tudor is out of his depth. Playing 3 at the back having only Van de Ven and Danso available is sackable offense. Playing Vicario and Dragusin is sackable offense. Putting Gray at LWB is sackable offense.”

A third commenter argued Tudor is doing the opposite of what he was brought in for, posting: “New manager, and once again playing a s**t system that doesn’t fit the players. We have a left back on the bench, doesn’t play. Playing Gallagher and now Sarr on the right, doesn’t work. Tudor’s whole selling point was to calm everything down and fight fires and if anything he’s just making things worse.”

Another concurred: “Tudor out, man spoke like he was going to make us work hard and a tough side. He’s clearly a fraud.”

Over on X, there was more concern about Tudor.

One posted: “Not sure what the tactics were or what we were even trying to do. Tudor playing multiple players out of position is very worrying. Seen nothing of note in his 2 games and we look worse if anything.”

Another posted: “Seriously why did we get Tudor. Man’s got no idea and wrong guy for this team. Look forward to seeing an entirely new team in the Championship.”

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Tottenham tipped for clearout

While the prospect of Tottenham getting rid of Tudor before the summer seems unlikely, it’s hard to imagine him at the helm beyond then.

It’s equally easy to suspect Spurs will be under pressure to oversee a major clearout from their squad that has underperformed massively in the past couple of Premier League seasons – regardless of whether they retain their top-flight status or not.

One Reddit user argued: “The lack of fight is alarming, at this point I will still give your young players some leeway but even with the caveat we stay up, we need a insane clean out, sell any player beyond age of 25 and bring in a new core who haven’t played in this culture of losing.”

Another posted: “We don’t even look like trying to even score a goal I feel sorry for Tudor the most mentally week bunch of players I have ever seen put on a shirt. If we don’t some how get relegated just clear out the decks I can’t stand them.”

Another wrote: “Honestly we’re gonna have to clear this lot out either way. If you can’t get on the park, you have to go. The rest aren’t good enough and have to go.”

And another insisted: “Oh the clearout has to be huge if we stay up. So many bang average or even below par players in this squad. I know the likes of Sarr, Odobert and Gray are adored but some people but they are Championship players at best. Porro and Udogie might be back-ups at a decent team. Vicario has got worse and worse and worse.

“I’d honestly accept offers for just about anyone this summer and start all over again. No point swapping two or three players in – this is a massive project.

“Of course, if we go down we’re going to have to sell 95% of the squad anyway. At last we’d see the likes of Moore, Donley and Lankshear playing like they give a s**t.”

Latest Tottenham news: Next manager search, takeover bid

As the search for Tottenham’s next manager continues, one recent report has claimed they have switched their attention to someone in the Bundesliga.

In terms of player sales, one defender is said to be waiting for Real Madrid to make a move for him.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly switched their focus to Germany when it comes to the appointment of their next permanent manager, although they will have a potential Manchester United battle on their hands come the summer.

Igor Tudor will lead struggling Spurs out again as interim boss when they face Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday, having made a woeful start to his short-term tenure with the derby thrashing by Arsenal.

While all the focus at the moment is about pulling away from the relegation zone, despite the fact that a Champions League last-16 clash with Atletico Madrid is just around the corner, there remains plenty of noise over who will take over from Tudor when his stint ends.

As we’ve previously reported, current USA boss Mauricio Pochettino remains the favourite for the role, although Tottenham retain significant interest in Roberto De Zerbi and Bournemouth chief Andoni Iraola, while club legend Robbie Keane is more of an outside bet at this stage.

But it’s now being reported by German publication Bild that the north London outfit could replace one Croatian with another, with Tudor departing and Borussia Dortmund boss Niko Kovac now attracting ‘strong interest from a number of clubs – including Spurs.

It is revealed that Tottenham, Man Utd and Chelsea are all on the 54-year-old’s trail, and have all made contact with the former Bayern Munich boss, despite the latter only recently appointing Liam Rosenior on a contract until 2032.

TEAMtalk insider Rudy Galetti actually revealed back in January that Kovac is very much in United’s thinking, although Spurs can now be added into that mix.

Kovac is described as a ‘coach in demand’ in England ahead of the summer, with Bild adding that the 54-year-old also sees himself coaching in the Premier League.

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UCL exit damaging for Dortmund, Kovac

The reports also states that Kovac is currently under pressure at Dortmund after they crashed out of the Champions League with a play-off loss to Italian outfit Atalanta.

Missing out on the last 16 means a significant financial blow to the club that will likely, in turn, make it harder to tie down some of their top stars to new contracts.

However, despite that pressure on Kovac, it’s still reported that Dortmund are keen to keep Kovac until his contract runs out at the end of the 2026/27 season.

As for the Tottenham fit, Kovac demands high-intensity, physically dominant football that also focuses on defensive discipline. His teams typically utilise a 4-2-3-1, which is similar to what Spurs used under Ange Postecoglou and Thomas Frank.

Tottenham fans will probably be sceptical, though, given that a Frank-led side comfortably beat Dortmund in the Champions League in January, although the German outfit did have a player sent-off in the first half of the game.

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Latest Tottenham news: Van de Ven exit latest; huge takeover update

Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven wants to join Real Madrid in the summer transfer window, according to a Spanish report, as TEAMtalk brings the latest on the situation of the Dutch star.

Elsewhere, Amanda Staveley and her husband, Mehrdad Ghodoussi, are understood to have the funding in place – believed to be more than £3 billion – to buy Tottenham, sources have confirmed to us, although a major issue still exists when it comes to any takeover.

Arsenal are aiming to succeed where Tottenham failed for the second summer in a row after joining the race for a PSG playmaker, a report has claimed – but they face competition from other Premier League rivals as well.

Last summer, Arsenal beat Tottenham to the capture of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace. While Eze hasn’t enjoyed one of his best seasons, he did score in both games against Spurs. And now, a report has tipped the Gunners to rub more salt into Spurs’ wounds.

That’s because they are said to be considering a move for PSG midfielder Senny Mayulu in the summer – a player TEAMtalk confirmed in September was the subject of a late approach by Tottenham.

Now, Caught Offside claims Arsenal are in the hunt for Mayulu and, along with fellow London rivals Chelsea, are among the ‘most likely’ suitors to make a move this summer.

Their chances are boosted by the fact that Mayulu’s contract talks with PSG have stalled. As things stand, the 19-year-old will enter the final year of his contract in Paris this summer.

It’s claimed that his salary demands are standing in the way of a new deal until 2030. In contrast, Premier League clubs could be more willing to push the boat out for his wages.

According to the report, Arsenal believe Mayulu ‘could succeed Kai Havertz’ in their midfield department. After all, Mayulu has sometimes operated as a striker this season, despite usually being a midfielder.

As stated, Havertz’s former club Chelsea are also in contention for Mayulu – which our sources also confirmed in September. In addition, Manchester City remain among his admirers and the report also claims Aston Villa and Newcastle have ‘made informal approaches’.

Clearly, Mayulu is a player in high demand ahead of the summer. With that in mind, PSG are said to have set a price tag starting at €60m (£53m).

The French giants could also make another attempt to extend his contract, but if not, the temptation to cash in will be strong in the summer.

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Is Arsenal the best move for Mayulu?

Mayulu has made 28 appearances for PSG this season, scoring four goals and providing five assists.

Since emerging from their academy, his totals are 72 appearances, 11 goals and nine assists.

His potential indicates a move to the Premier League could definitely be in his future, even if he’s already at one of the most powerful clubs in Europe.

If he does make the move to England, Arsenal would be hoping to win the race. But are they the most logical next club for him?

It might depend on any outgoing movement from Mikel Arteta’s squad. The attacking midfielders they can currently count on include Havertz, Eze and captain Martin Odegaard.

Ethan Nwaneri will also be factored in once his loan spell with Marseille concludes and Mikel Merino has shown the ability to play as a midfield/striker hybrid.

Bukayo Saka has also become an option to play more centrally, but his natural position remains the right wing.

There’s a lot of competition in the attacking midfield department at the Emirates Stadium, so Mayulu might be better off looking elsewhere – unless Arteta envisages him playing in a deeper role.

There could be space for one more central midfielder to follow on from the success of the addition of Martin Zubimendi, with Christian Norgaard only being a short-term signing who has barely been a starter.

Among his alternatives, Mayulu would also run into traffic at Chelsea, who have Cole Palmer as their main attacking midfielder. However, the Blues are always eager to get hold of top talent for the future.

Meanwhile, Man City have Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki, while it remains to be seen if Bernardo Silva will continue with them beyond this season due to his contract situation.

The best option for Mayulu might be to continue developing with PSG and proving his ability at one of the best clubs in Europe. If he has to leave, though, he should pick a club with a clearer pathway.

Chelsea could make more sense than Arsenal if he is to play as an attacking midfielder, given that Palmer could shift out wide, but Mayulu might be wise to consider clubs like Newcastle, where Nick Woltemade has had to drop deeper recently but could be restored to a role higher up the pitch – where he was more effective after originally joining – if a new no.10 joins.

Arsenal transfer news: Rodrygo, Gordon and more…

Meanwhile, Arsenal and Chelsea have also both been linked with Real Madrid forward Rodrygo.

On that front, a report has revealed who are the best-placed side to sign the Brazilian.

In other news, an Arsenal player has been tipped to leave as a direct consequence of one of their summer signings.

Real Madrid are once again being heavily linked with Liverpool man Dominik Szoboszlai, while they’ve reportedly received a boost as they look to sign a standout Tottenham star.

Los Blancos have endured a disappointing season by their standards, but they remain in the LaLiga title race, trailing leaders Barcelona by one point, and will face Manchester City in the Champions League Round of 16.

It appears unlikely that interim manager Alvaro Arbeloa will stay next season, but amid the managerial uncertainty, Real Madrid are still doing their due diligence on transfer targets for the summer.

Real Madrid backed to complete Liverpool raid

Real Madrid are reportedly admirers of Liverpool playmaker Szoboszlai, and now an ex-Everton CEO has backed the LaLiga giants to lure him from Anfield.

Hungary manager Marco Rossi has publicly said that Szoboszlai’s “dream” is to play for Real Madrid, and that admission has only increased the speculation.

The dynamic midfielder has scored four goals and given two assists in 25 Premier League matches and has found the back of the net four times and registered four assists in eight Champions League games for Liverpool this season.

He has also played as a right-back when required, highlighting his importance to Arne Slot’s side.

But according to former Everton CEO Keith Wyness, Liverpool should be concerned about Real Madrid’s interest in Szoboszlai.

“He’s the best player in the squad, first name on the team sheet,” Wyness told Football Insider.

“And it was Marco Rossi, think, his Hungarian national team manager, who said that his dream was to play for Real Madrid. And I think he could actually do that.

“I think he showed you enough that Madrid could be interested. And I think that could be something that Liverpool have to watch for at the end of the season.

“Look, you know, there’s form for Real Madrid taking Liverpool players, as we know. And I think Szoboszlai could be one of those that could well be eyeing up a move down there.”

These claims do need to be taken with a pinch of salt, however.

Sources have indicated to TEAMtalk previously that Liverpool not only intend not to sell Szoboszlai, but they are also confident of tying him down to a bumper contract that’ll keep him at Anfield for the long-term.

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Tottenham star prioritising Real Madrid switch

Meanwhile, one player we can confirm is on Real Madrid’s summer shortlist is Micky van de Ven, and according to the latest reports coming out of the Spanish press, they stand a strong chance of signing the centre-back.

Spurs have had a dismal season and find themselves in a relegation dog fight, sitting 16th in the Premier League table and just four points above the drop zone.

They’re at risk of losing a number of key players this summer but Van de Ven is perhaps the most in demand, with sources confirming interest from Real Madrid, Manchester United and Liverpool, among others.

And now, according to Spanish outlet Defensa Central, Van de Ven is ‘waiting for a call from Real Madrid’.

The Real Madrid-centric news outlet has reported that Van de Ven does not want to renew his contract at Tottenham because he wants to move to the Bernabeu.

We have previously reported how Van de Ven’s contract talks have indeed been shelved, but it’s more because Spurs are focusing on trying to avoid relegation, and intend to revisit the situation at the season’s end.

A lot of Defensa Central’s reports are speculative, but there is truth to the claims that Real Madrid could make a move for Van de Ven this summer.

He is certainly a player to keep a close eye on.

Real Madrid targeting Swedish sensation

In other news, Real Madrid are interested in signing Hugo Larsson from Eintracht Frankfurt, per reports.

It’s claimed that Eintracht want €65million (£57m, $77m) for the 21-year-old Sweden international midfielder.

The 21-year-old has established himself as one of the best young midfielders in Europe, with his nine goals and seven assists in 110 appearances for Eintracht underlining his quality.

Fussball Daten has noted: ‘In Spain, Real Madrid have identified Larsson as a top candidate for their next-generation midfield overhaul.

‘Given the age of some of their stars, his profile as a versatile midfielder fits perfectly into [Madrid president] Florentino Perez’s long-term vision.’

Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven wants to join Real Madrid in the summer transfer window, according to a Spanish report, as TEAMtalk brings the latest on the situation of the Dutch star.

Real Madrid’s search for a new defender has led them to look at Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur stars. Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool has long been on the radar of Los Blancos, who have taken a shine to Spurs centre-back Van de Ven, too.

TEAMtalk’s transfer insider, Graeme Bailey, reported on February 23, 2026, that talks between Van de Ven and Tottenham over a new contract have been put on hold until the summer.

With Tottenham facing the real threat of going down to the Championship, survival in the Premier League is now the priority for the north London club.

The 24-year-old Netherlands international centre-back has been on the books of Tottenham since the summer of 2023 and is under contract at the north London club until 2029.

Sources have told us that Madrid are keeping tabs on Van de Ven’s situation and have been informed about his current contract status.

Defensa Central has given its own take on the situation, claiming that Van de Ven is ‘waiting for a call from Real Madrid’.

The Real Madrid-centric news outlet has reported that Van de Ven does not want to renew his contract at Tottenham because he wants to move to Madrid.

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Tottenham want £100m for Micky van de Ven – sources

Defensa Central may have a strong following on social media, but it’s reporting is often speculative.

Any report from the news outlet needs to be taken with a pinch of salt.

Van de Ven may well have the desire to join Madrid, but there are other clubs also keen on him.

Our transfer correspondent, Fraser Fletcher, has reported that Liverpool and Manchester United are interested in Van de Ven.

Sources have told us that the 24-year-old is open to leaving Spurs in the summer transfer window.

We understand that Tottenham value Van de Van at £100million (€114m, $134.5m).

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Latest Real Madrid transfer news: Liverpool raid, Swedish midfielder wanted

Meanwhile, a pundit has backed Liverpool’s ‘best player’ to join Real Madrid in the summer transfer window, but sources have told our transfer insider, Graeme Bailey, that the Premier League champions are confident of the star signing a new contract.

Real Madrid have identified a Swedish star as the next midfield star to sign, with Los Blancos president Florentino Perez said to be personally keen on him.