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One of Tottenham’s bright young stars has been attracting interest amid some impressive displays while out on loan. Spurs have a bright crop of young players who may be used sooner than anticipated given the current state of the club.

Tottenham are battling for their lives, now just a point above the relegation zone. Igor Tudor may already be fighting to keep his interim job, but he does have a respite of sorts in the form of the Champions League this week, which will at least provide a different kind of pressure.

Meanwhile, club bosses will be trying to formulate new plans to turn this sinking ship around both in the short and medium term. Spurs are going to have to get their managerial appointment spot on this summer, and they need to hit on recruitment.

Spurs have been particularly weak on the recruitment front in recent years, but they have managed to bring in some talented youngsters. One of them is Luka Vuskovic, who has been impressing on loan with Hamburg.

Vuskovic has been a regular with the Bundesliga side, and his performances have seen him linked with a number of clubs around Europe. But thankfully for Spurs, they still have full control over the 19-year-old’s future, with no option to buy in the loan deal.

This week, the player’s agent. Pini Zahavi, spoke to Mundo Deportivo after he was asked about his client’s future. He responded: “I cannot comment on anything at this time. The player still belongs to Hamburg and is completely focused there.”

“I can give an update in exactly two months, that is, after his loan ends and he officially returns to Tottenham.” Spurs have the defender tied down to a deal until 2030.

Atletico Madrid are set to welcome back an important player for the Champions League clash

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Atletico Madrid will welcome an important player back from injury ahead of their Champions League clash with Tottenham on Tuesday night. The Spanish giants picked up a big win over the weekend, defeating Real Sociedad 3-2 to keep hold of third place.

Atleti are currently ahead of fourth-placed Villarreal on head-to-head only, level on points, although the clear objective for both teams is to qualify for the Champions League, and each of them have a nine-point lead over Real Betis in fifth.

Tottenham face a big test against Atletico as they look to progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League. The competition has been the only saving grace for Spurs this season, given their awful domestic campaign that has left them on the brink of the relegation zone.

Interim boss Igor Tudor is still looking for his first win, and it would be quite the statement if he was to get it in the Spanish capital . Given Tottenham’s recent form, most Spurs fans will simply be hoping to keep the tie alive going into the second, home leg, be that a narrow win, draw or narrow defeat.

But Atletico have been far from their best this season, and while they will still be heavy favourites against this struggling Tottenham side, they too have some issues they will want to address going into next season, when they will hope to close the gap on the top two in La Liga.

Ahead of this game, Diego Simeone will welcome back an important player in Pablo Barrios, the 22-year-old midfielder who has become a key starter having come through the club’s academy in recent years.

Barrios has missed the last five La Liga games with a muscular injury, but according to Marca, he has returned to training and will be in contention for the Champions League clash with Spurs.

Barrios has 19 La Liga starts and eight Champions League appearances to his name so far this season.

All the injury news surrounding Tottenham and Atletico Madrid ahead of their Champions League clash.

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Tottenham are back in Champions League action on Tuesday night when they face La Liga giants Atletico Madrid in the Spanish capital. Spurs are on a rotten run currently, still winless under Igor Tudor.

Atletico Madrid are currently third in La Liga and just goal difference ahead of Villarreal in fourth. Los Rojiblancos don’t look particularly dangerous this season, but they will still be favourites against a relegation-threatened Spurs. This first leg will be key in this one, and ahead of it, we have rounded up the latest injury news surrounding both teams.

Rodrigo Mendoza - Out

Mendoza is out until some time in April with a sprained ankle.

Ilias Kostis - Out

Kostis is out for the season with a ruptured ACL.

Radu Dragusin - Doubt

The defender has been dealing with a knock but should be okay to play here.

Djed Spence - Doubt

Tudor said last week: “Djed is out, he's not ready for the game. We hope for the Champions League [vs Atletico in Madrid].”

Wilson Odobert - Out

Odobert is out for the season. It has been confirmed: “We can confirm that Wilson Odobert has sustained a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee... Wilson will see a specialist next week before undergoing surgery, and will then commence his rehabilitation with our medical staff.”

Destiny Udogie - Out

Udogie is likely to be out until at least the weekend, if not next week, as he looks to come back from a hamstring issue.

Lucas Bergvall - Out

Frank said before his departure: “Unfortunately, Lucas picked up an ankle injury, so we keep being very unlucky with injuries, and it looks like it could be a longer one. He's been assessed over these two days, so [in terms of a RTP] timeframe, I'll know more about the next couple of days.” Bergvall is expected to miss around six weeks more.

Ben Davies - Out

Davies has undergone ankle surgery and will be absent until some time in April.

Rodrigo Bentancur - Out

Bentancur has undergone surgery on his right hamstring and he will be absent until at least after the March international break.

Mohammed Kudus - Out

Kudus has been ruled out for months with a hamstring issue. Frank confirmed: “Mohammed, unfortunately, is a bigger one to the tendon in the quad. That is one where we expect him back after the March international break.”

Dejan Kulusevski - Out

Tudor said recently: “He's had really big problems as you know, but he's positive and also the doctors are positive, so we'll see next week how he’s going. We hope [he can play this season]. In this moment, we don't know.”

James Maddison - Out

Maddison is out for much - if not all - of the season with a knee injury. Frank said in December: “It's very early stages. It's still a long-term injury, so it's good to see him out there, but very early stages. There's no specific time frame. It will be a long time, unfortunately, before he's available.”

Spurs could be forced to sell key first team stars should fears of Championship relegation become a reality.

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Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe could seek to reunite with former AFC Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke at St James’ Park, should Tottenham Hotspur be relegated to the Championship.

Spurs have slipped to 16th in the league and are just one point above the drop zone after a dismal run of results. With West Ham and Nottingham Forest picking up points, it’s a worrying situation in North London.

Igor Tudor has arrived to replace Thomas Frank but the interim boss has lost his first three matches in charge against Arsenal, Fulham and Crystal Palace. It’s left Tottenham fearing relegation and a drop to the Championship would come with significant consequences.

The loss of income would leave Spurs needing to sell their highest-paid players to balance the books. One of those could be Solanke amid fresh reports over the weekend.

The 28-year-old only arrived at Tottenham from Bournemouth for £55 million in the summer of 2024 but has made just 59 appearances for the club amid injury woes. Solanke remains highly thought of by rivals, with a total of 41 Premier League goals to his name.

The Daily Mail reports that Newcastle United view Solanke as a ‘potential summer target’ to strengthen their attacking options, with a £65 million price tag touted. Magpies boss Howe knows the player well thanks to time together at Bournemouth.

Eddie Howe knows ‘incredible ability’ of Spurs striker Dominic Solanke

When managing the player at the Vitality Stadium, Howe said: “Dominic is someone who has always kept his head down, he’s worked hard, he’s never let any outside noise affect him, he’s been very consistent with his attitude and his work.

“He’s a great lad, he’s got an incredible ability. And he’s had to deal with a lot the other way [criticism]. Sometimes you’ve got to realise that very young players make big moves and moving area and all the things that come with a transfer, sometimes it takes players longer to settle at a new club than others.

“But he’s an outstanding player, I have said that from day one, and he’ll only continue to get better.”

Solanke has now featured in the last eight league matches having recovered from an ankle problem, starting six of those fixtures. Following the 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace, in which he scored the only Spurs goal, Solanke said: “We've just had a big conversation. We know the position we are in is definitely not where we want to be so we need to figure out how we are going to get out of it as soon as possible.

“We know there's been difficulties but we're not in a position to make any excuses anymore. We need to do the job on the pitch and I think it is easy to say that we want to be better, but we need to make sure we are better on the pitch.”

In other news, Tottenham lining up manager Arne Slot says is 'one of the best'.

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has opened up about his future after being linked with a move to Spurs in January.

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Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a potential transfer blow to any remaining hopes to recruit Liverpool full-back Andy Robertson come the end of the season.

The 31-year-old was hotly tipped to make a move to the capital in January with his contract at Anfield due to expire at the end of the current campaign. There were claims that a medical had been booked at Spurs but the deal collapsed at a late stage.

The real reasoning behind the snag in that deal has now been revealed by the player himself, and comes as a potential blow to Spurs. The Standard had claimed that the London outfit could well ‘revive’ interest in Robertson in the summer, when he would be available as a free agent.

However, the defender has explained that it was himself who decided not to join Tottenham, seemingly unconvinced by the project. Those negotiations could be even harder this summer given the team’s recent form and potential relegation to the Championship.

Andy Robertson addresses Tottenham transfer links

Speaking after Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Wolves in the FA Cup on Friday night, Robertson said: "There was obviously interest there - there were discussions had with both sets of clubs. But the decision was that I wanted to stay. We stayed at Liverpool and that was the decision made."

A move for the Scotland international would likely be impossible financially should Igor Tudor’s side be relegated from the top flight, but the player is yet to agree a new deal at Anfield, which will pique the interest of Premier League rivals.

Robertson added: "I was never not committed. I've been committed to Liverpool for the last eight and a half or nine years now and I'll be committed until I'm no longer needed.

“That's always been my mindset. This club has given me everything and I've given this club everything. It's been a fantastic relationship so hopefully that continues and obviously January happened, but it is now gone. Now we move forward and like I said, my focus never came off trying to help the lads on the pitch and in training.

"Whatever was happening behind the scenes happened, and all I can say is that I kept focusing on football. I've always said that [the talks] will stay between me and the club. I don't think it will get played out in public. It is not one of them. I have got an amazing relationship with Richard Hughes and with Mike Gordon and Michael Edwards.”

In other news, Gareth Bale urges Tottenham to make £100m transfer gamble to solve Premier League crisis.

Adel Taarabt is the latest former Spurs star to give his opinion on what is going on at the club this season.

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Ex Tottenham Hotspur and QPR winger Adel Taarabt has shared his concern over the state of affairs in North London as Igor Tudor’s side buckles up for a relegation dogfight.

Spurs sit precariously in 16th, just one point above the drop zone. Tudor has seen his side beaten by Arsenal, Fulham and Crystal Palace in his first three matches in charge.

Those results have come amid Nottingham Forest and West Ham picking up points in midweek action, the former holding Manchester City to a point and the Hammers picking up three away at Craven Cottage.

The possibility of Championship football next season looms large for Spurs should Tudor fail to turn form around. Taarabt, who first moved to the UK to join Spurs from Lens in 2007, has shared his concern.

Speaking to Telecom Asia, he said: “I mean, everyone watches the Premier League and it’s strange to see where Spurs are at the moment. I have seen some games this season and I didn’t think they played that badly, but then you also just get the feeling that something is not right.

“It’s really surprising, but I guess that is football and the gap between teams is getting narrower and narrower.”

Taarabt only ever made 15 appearances for Spurs before moving across the capital to QPR. The winger also represented Fulham before stints at AC Milan and Benfica. He now plays for UAE outfit Sharjah.

Gareth Bale tells Spurs how to stop the rot at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

The former League Cup and Championship winner’s words of warning come a week after another Spurs winger shared similar concern for the club. Gareth Bale told The Overlap that the club must take gambles in future windows to end the ongoing slump.

He said: “You probably look at the wage bill, and it’s lower [than rivals]. There’s a reason for that. You can attract good players but now, you can buy a £50 million player and it’s not what it used to be. You have to be spending £100 million now just to get a good player. Maybe it’s just the money and not attracting the bigger players who can do a job here and now.

“They also always seem to buy young and hope they will grow into something big, it has worked in the past for example with me and a few other players. They are an established club now, they have the stadium, the training ground, the fan base. They need to be buying bigger players.”

In other news, Tottenham lining up manager Arne Slot says is 'one of the best'.

Spurs teeter above the relegation zone in the Premier League and Gareth Bale has called for the club to be braver in the transfer window.

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Tottenham Hotspur legend Gareth Bale has urged the club to unshackle their spending habits in a bid to end seasons of inconsistency in North London.

Last term, Ange Postecoglou led Spurs to Europa League glory but faced huge criticism for the team’s performance in the Premier League. This season, things have gone from bad to worse with the club now preparing for a relegation battle.

Igor Tudor was brought in to save what was a sinking ship under Thomas Frank, but has lost his first three matches in charge against Arsenal, Fulham and Crystal Palace. Spurs now sit 16th in the league, just one point above the drop zone.

Speaking on The Overlap recently, Bale was asked why he thinks Spurs have fallen so far away from the top six and behind rivals such as Arsenal and Manchester United. The Welshman pointed to the club’s spending strategy.

Gareth Bale urges Spurs to take ‘gamble’ in transfer window

He said: “You probably look at the wage bill, and it’s lower [than rivals]. There’s a reason for that. You can attract good players but now, you can buy a £50 million player and it’s not what it used to be. You have to be spending £100 million now just to get a good player. Maybe it’s just the money and not attracting the bigger players who can do a job here and now.

“They also always seem to buy young and hope they will grow into something big, it has worked in the past for example with me and a few other players. They are an established club now, they have the stadium, the training ground, the fan base. They need to be buying bigger players.”

Tottenham did back Frank in the January window with £53 million spent on Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher, having splurged on Mathys Tel, Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus and Kevin Danso last summer.

Simons was the most expensive arrival from the group, costing £52 million, but Bale wants to see the club spend even bigger. He added: “It’s that bit of a gamble you maybe need to take and from a business point they aren’t willing. I don’t know how they are doing financially but for me that’s the biggest issue, they don’t sign a proven player. I know Manchester United haven’t been doing great but at least they are trying to sign the player that’s the finished article or close to.”

In other news, Tottenham lining up manager Arne Slot says is 'one of the best'.

Tottenham are already said to have a list of targets ahead of the summer.

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Tottenham may get their shot at a top manager if they can beat the drop this season. Spurs are in a precarious spot having lost all three games under Igor Tudor so far.

Just one point separates Tottenham from the relegation zone, and West Ham are in good form below them, while Nottingham Forest are hoping their mid-week draw with Manchester City sparks momentum.

Spurs are going to have to pick up points if they want to survive, and it gets no easier next weekend when they face Liverpool. Tottenham once felt too good to be relegated, but there is now genuine fear of relegation given how the situation has developed.

Further defeats will likely lead to a serious discussion over whether Tudor should be kept until the end of the season, and that could be another situation that plunges Tottenham into chaos.

Then, even if Tottenham do survive, they will have a big decision ahead of them this summer when they will have to appoint a new full-time boss. Mauricio Pochettino has been linked, but there is no guarantee that he will walk into what is clearly a sticky situation, and there will be concerns about what Tottenham’s plans are going forward.

According to The Telegraph, former Brighton and Marseille boss Robert De Zerbi is seen as one of the leading candidates for the summer should survival be secured. Naturally, De Zerbi wouldn’t consider the role if Tottenham are relegated.

De Zerbi did a fine job with Brighton, guiding them to Europe, but his Marseille spell was cut short but a bad run of form.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot once said of De Zerbi: “I see him as one of the best coaches in the world. In my opinion, you shouldn’t always be judged by the number of trophies you win, but also by the way your teams play.”

That’s high praise, and it’s not a major surprise that De Zerbi will be one of the main options.

Sunderland have been handed an injury blow that could see them miss a player for a Spurs clash.

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Sunderland could be without a key player when they face Tottenham in a few weeks. The Black Cats have enjoyed a very solid season so far, already effectively safe and now looking ahead to challenging for European football, just four points off seventh place.

Given eighth place could yet become a European spot, the Black Cats are very much in the race for Europe, but they know it’s going to take some consistent form to get over the line.

Tottenham, of course, are in a very different situation. Spurs are now just one point above the relegation zone and it feels like they are in crisis, yet to win a game under interim boss Igor Tudor.

Panic is setting in at Spurs, and the pressure is on to pick up points and quickly given West Ham below them are in form, and Nottingham Forest drew with Manchester City during the week, so that result could yet spark some momentum.

Spurs now have a tough run of games, to make matters worse, facing Liverpool, Nottingham Forest and Sunderland, and there are a couple of Champions League games with Atletico Madrid during that run.

The Sunderland away clash will be no easy task, with the Black Cats having been strong at home this season, but they are dealing with a fresh injury blow.

Bertrand Traore picked up an injury last time out and is now set to miss a few weeks, which will make him a doubt for the Spurs game.

Le Bris confirmed: “The date is not completed exactly, but it might be a long injury. We're still deciding whether it is surgery or a more conservative treatment, we don't know this yet. But yes, he will be without him for a while, I think so.”

A look at who Tottenham could appoint if they decide to sack Igor Tudor.

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Tottenham are in crisis as they prepare for the run-in, now just one point above the relegation zone. Spurs always felt like likely candidates to pull away from the relegation zone, given the quality of their squad compared to those around them, but that hasn’t been the case.

Thursday’s defeat to Crystal Palace and results elsewhere during the week saw Spurs sink to within a point of the relegation zone, and all momentum is against the North London club.

There are now genuine fears over a possible relegation, and Igor Tudor hasn’t done anything to allay those fears. Tudor has lost all three games in charge so far, and his side have conceded nine goals across those games.

It does not feel as though Tudor has what it takes to lead this team out of trouble, and he just doesn’t have the Premier League experience required to navigate such a delicate situation.

Spurs may already feel as though they have made a mistake with the interim appointment, and there are already reports that they are not against the idea of swapping out Tudor before the end of the season in a desperate attempt to beat the drop.

It’s a messy situation, but at this point, Spurs fans will want safety, and they will not care how they get there. But if Tudor is sacked, who could Tottenham turn to?

The likely Tottenham candidates to replace Igor Tudor

Looking at the favourites to take the Tottenham job on a full-time basis, we can gleam who may be an option before the end of the season. Favourite Mauricio Pochettino can be taken out of the mix, given he is not leaving his USMNT job until after the World Cup this summer.

That leaves Robert De Zerbi as the favourite, although he seems a little unconvinced by the Spurs project. Still, he is available, and offered the job full-time, he may be tempted to come in before the end of the season.

Robbie Keane is the next most likely, but he would have to be talked into leaving Ferencvaros before the end of the season. Given he would have to leave his current job, Keane would also likely need to be offered the job permanently.

Sean Dyche is also in there, and having been sacked by Nottingham Forest, it’s not out of the question that he would do an interim job, but Dyche has enough credit in the bank to demand a permanent job. His style may not go down well with fans, but he may be a strong candidate to get Tottenham out of trouble.

Options beyond those are limited given most already have jobs, but Gareth Southgate is down the list, as is former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca. Both of those would have to be long-term appointments.

If Spurs want a placeholder until the end of the season, their options are going to be extremely limited, and they would likely have to turn to someone outside the box, like Tim Sherwood, who did well at the club previously.