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Tottenham Hotspur are ‘getting ahead’ in the race for Liverpool wanted centre-back Marcos Senesi, who they have now ‘verbally agreed’ to sign.
Bournemoth will be playing in the Europa League next season after finishing the season on 57 points and the Argentina defender played a key part in their campaign.
The left-footed central defender’s contract will expire next month and he is set for an exit from the Vitality Stadium on a free transfer.
His performances at the Cherries have attracted a host of high-profile clubs and Premier League duo Liverpool and Spurs are keen on him.
Serie A giants Juventus tried to make a move for the 29-year-old earlier this month, but Senesi prefers to stay in the English top-flight.
Spurs could lose their star centre-back pair in the shape of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, and the club hierarchy are keen on delivering Roberto De Zerbi with a quality centre-back.
According to Italian journalist Matteo Moretto, Tottenham are currently ‘getting ahead’ in the race for Senesi, despite Liverpool’s interest in him.
Liverpool Tottenham Hotspur Jeremy Jacquet Cristian Romero Virgil van Dijk Micky van de Ven Ibrahima Konate Kevin Danso Joe Gomez Radu Dragusin Giovanni Leone Archie Gray Centre-back options
It has been suggested that a move has been verbally agreed, with Tottenham working on a four-year contract for Senesi to sign.
Earlier this month, it was suggested that Liverpool are expected to make a push for the Bournemouth defender, but they now risk being left behind.
However, Tottenham will not be playing any European football after finishing 17th in the league table, while Liverpool will be offering Champions League next season.
Arne Slot’s side will welcome highly rated Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes, though there is uncertainty on Ibrahima Konate.
Senesi may feel that getting a starting berth at the Reds could be significantly difficult and the recently turned 29-year-old would like to play week in week out at his next club.
The left-footed defender’s ability to play line-breaking passes has made him a desirable target, and Spurs are currently ahead in the race to secure his signature on a long-term deal.
Whether Liverpool will make a move for the Argentina defender to try and hijack him from the clutch of Spurs, who could secure a shrewd free agent in the shape of Senesi in the upcoming days and weeks, remains to be seen.
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Trabzonspor have put a sizeable price on their midfield star Christ Oulai, who is being closely followed by Tottenham Hotspur.
The north London side ensured their safety in the Premier League on Sunday by defeating Everton 1-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Spurs have finished 17th in back-to-back campaigns and the club hierarchy will be determined to improve following their dreadful season.
Roberto De Zerbi has done his job, but one former Tottenham midfielder urged the club to sack deal-maker Johan Lange in the wake of survival.
Survival means the Lilywhites will be able to concentrate on their preferred transfer targets and reshaping the engine room is on their agenda in the upcoming summer window.
Joao Palhinha, who has been one of the standout performers at the north Londoners, could end up leaving the club even though De Zerbi wants to keep hold of the Portuguese.
He is on loan, with an option to buy from Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, who ‘definitely prefer’ to sell the 30-year-old defensive midfielder.
Former PL star Andre Onana Stefan Savic Paul Onuachu Former PL players at Trabzonspor
Spurs have other midfield stars on their radar and Trabzonspor’s highly rated Oulai is one of them.
According to Turkish daily Sabah (via Ajansspor), the Black Sea Storm have set a €35m price tag for the 20-year-old Ivorian international, amid him being ‘closely followed’ by Spurs.
Fellow London club Chelsea are also keen on Oulai, who is also a target for Liga Portugal giants Benfica.
The Ivorian started his youth career at JMG Academy in France and made his breakthrough at Ligue 2 club Bastia, where he played 18 times.
Last summer, Oulai was snatched up by Trabzonspor, who paid only €5.5m for the midfielder, and Bastia kept a sizeable 20 per cent sell-on clause.
The Ivorian signed a five-year deal at the Senol Gunes Sports Complex and the Black Sea Storm are not willing to let go of him for a low fee.
Oulai played a key role for Trabzonspor, making 31 appearances and contributing to six goals directly across all competitions, as the Trabzon-based outfit won the Turkish Cup last week.
Now it remains to be seen whether Spurs will make a significant offer for the in-demand Ivorian in the coming weeks and months.
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Fixture: Tottenham Hotspur v Everton
Competition: Premier League
Kick-off: 16:00 UK time
Roberto De Zerbi has picked his Tottenham lineup vs Everton for what is likely the most important game in the club’s recent history – match preview here.
De Zerbi knows that if Tottenham cannot deliver a win or a draw against the Toffees and that result is paired with a West Ham win over Leeds United, then the Championship awaits.
The Italian has been lauded for putting an identity into the Tottenham team, however one former Marseille star has raised doubts about his managerial style.
Spurs will surely be helped by knowing that they just need to do their job this afternoon and then they can turn the page on a disastrous season.
They are boosted by the news that Dominic Solanke has now shrugged off a hamstring injury and is available, though Cristian Romero, Xavi Simons, Dejan Kulusevski, Ben Davies, Wilson Odobert and Mohammed Kudus are out.
De Zerbi may still be concerned about Spurs’ poor home record.
They have won just twice at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Premier League this season, one of the worst records in the league.
Everton arrive having won seven times away from the Hill Dickinson in the Premier League this term; that is one more win than the have managed at home.
Antonin Kinsky is in goal in the Tottenham lineup vs Everton this afternoon, while in defence De Zerbi picks Pedro Porro, Kevin Danso, Micky van de Ven and Destiny Udogie.
In the engine room, Spurs look towards Rodrigo Bentancur, Conor Gallagher, Djed Spence and Joao Palhinha to win the key battles, while Mathys Tel and Richarlison lead the attacking push.
De Zerbi can shake up his Tottenham lineup vs Everton if needed and his substitutes to do that include Dominic Solanke, James Maddison and Randal Kolo Muani.
Tottenham Hotspur Lineup vs Everton
Kinsky, Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie, Bentancur, Gallagher, Palhinha, Spence, Tel, Richarlison
Substitutes: Vicario, Dragusin, Bissouma, Maddison, Gray, Bergvall, Solanke, Sarr, Kolo Muani
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Tottenham Hotspur midfield talent Alfie Devine remains wanted by Preston North End, but the clock is ticking on the Deepdale outfit doing a deal, according to journalist Alan Nixon.
Devine spent the season on loan at Preston in the Championship, clocking the regular game time he would not have got had he stayed at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The loan spell worked well for Devine, who admitted in December he was loving it, while praise from North End boss Paul Heckingbottom regularly flowed his way.
It emerged earlier this month when the loan ended that Preston had a deal agreed with Tottenham to sign Devine.
The fee set is £4.5m and Preston have been looking to spread the amount over a number of years to make it affordable.
Now though there is time pressure as Preston ‘have until the end of June’ to complete the deal as the fee agreement runs until the end of his official loan, on 30th June.
Until that time, Preston are free to sign Devine, but once the deadline passes then other sides will be able to enter the race.
Tottenham star Loaned to Yang Min-hyeok Coventry City Ashley Phillips Stoke City Alfie Devine Preston North End Will Lankshear Oxford United Jamie Donley Oxford United Tottenham players on loan at Championship clubs
For Tottenham, offloading Devine on a permanent basis will bring in extra cash that can go into Roberto De Zerbi’s transfer kitty.
Despite uncertainty over their division, Tottenham are pushing ahead with work in the transfer market.
Experienced Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson is wanted, but Spurs do face competition from Turkish outfit Fenerbahce.
Another goalkeeper is tipped to be on Tottenham’s agenda, with uncertainty over Guglielmo Vicario, who has come in for criticism at points this season.
Vicario though appears to have dropped off Inter Milan’s radar.
Tottenham have been namechecked as a possible destination for Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret.
One Spurs star who looks certain to leave is attacker Randal Kolo Muani, who is on loan at the club from Paris Saint-Germain.
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Fixture: Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton
Competition: Premier League
Kick-off: 24th May, 16:00 UK time
Tottenham welcome Everton to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on the final matchday of the Premier League season for what may be a nail-biting affair.
Spurs’ clash with the Toffees is very much a make or break affair. They failed to capitalise on the opportunity that was offered to them by fellow battlers West Ham following a 3-1 defeat to Newcastle United.
Tottenham lost their match against Chelsea two days later, meaning that there is still a bridgeable gap between themselves and Nuno Espirito Santo’s team heading into the final day of the season.
In front of them are Everton, who have been better on the road this season. Of the 18 league games David Moyes’ team have played away from home this season, they have won seven.
On the other hand, Spurs have been one of the worst teams at home. In N17 the London team have won just two league matches this season, none of which have come this calendar year.
Roberto De Zerbi has looked to have got Tottenham largely back on track though, with one former top flight star insisting Spurs now have an identity, and will hope that momentum can dispel worries about home form.
Even a draw could be enough for the home side, given the superior goal difference Spurs have compared to West Ham. But they cannot take anything for granted.
Everton, on the other hand, are still in with a slim chance of qualifying for Europe. But for that to happen, a win is must. Whatever happens though, Moyes will want a good end to the campaign as he advertises the club to potential signings.
De Zerbi’s footballing acumen will be put into test and he can do himself a huge favour by coming out of it unscathed. Eventually, all of Tottenham’s 2025/26 season boils down to this and this alone.
Predicted Lineups
Tottenham Hotspur Everton Kinsky Pickford Porro O’Brien Danso Tarkowski Van de Ven Keane Udogie Mykolenko Bentancur Iroegbunam Palhinha Garner Kolo Muani Rohl Maddison Dewsbury-Hall Richarlison Ndiaye Solanke Beto Predicted lineups
Recent Form (league)
Tottenham Hotspur: LDWWD
Everton: LDDLL
Key Men
Tottenham Hotspur
The home team need to sort out their defence first before going out to pull the strings in attack. A lot will, therefore, depend on their stand-in skipper Micky van de Ven, around whom the team’s play has revolved in recent times.
Over the course of the season, the Dutch defender has won 42 aerial duels, proving his physical presence inside the box. The four goals he has scored at the other side of the pitch also prove his ability to contribute for the cause of the team.
However, in this clash, Tottenham will need more of his defensive skills than those in attack.
Another player who has the ability to turn the tide of the game in Tottenham’s favour is their full-back Pedro Porro. He has the ability to cut in from the flanks. Porro has made ten blocks and 29 interceptions so far this season, proving his ability to contribute in defence as well.
Everton
For the away team, their number 10, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has been a key contributor this season. The eight goals and four assists prove exactly that. He orchestrates play from the hole just behind the lone striker and brings the other players around him into play.
At the heart of defence, James Tarkowski also has the ability to keep the team together. He is vocal leader for David Moyes’ team and marches his troops ahead.
If Spurs come all out to get the winner, Tarkowski will prove to be vital in making the block and then help his team play out from the back and hit them on the counter.
He has won a total of 144 aerial duels so far this season, proving what De Zerbi’s team will be up against as they aim to go past England number one Jordan Pickford.
Result Competition Everton 0-3 Tottenham Premier League Everton 3-2 Tottenham Premier League Tottenham 4-0 Everton Premier League Last three meetings
Match Prediction
Both teams have their own desperate reasons of winning the match. However, for Tottenham, their lives depend on it. If they lose and West ham win against Leeds on the other side of London, De Zerbi’s team will be relegated to the Championship.
It could be the worst type of humiliation for a team that have been regarded as one of the Premier League giants over the years.
Danny Murphy has already claimed that relegation would be catastrophic for the London team. And there cannot be any denial of that claim.
Moyes’ team will give them no discount and in doing that, the veteran Scottish manager will be doing his old team a favour.
For the neutral it will be a good game of football to watch but for the home fans, things could tend to be nervy.
Inside Futbol Score Prediction
Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Everton
Where To Watch?
Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton in the Premier League will be broadcast live on the Sky Sports Main Event channel with a kick-off at 16:00 UK time.