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Tottenham are eyeing a stunning move to sign Rangers’ star James Tavernier as per the latest from Graeme Bailey.

In what could be one of the most surprising transfer stories of the upcoming window, Tottenham are reportedly preparing a move for the veteran Rangers captain.

The 34-year-old, who has spent over a decade at Ibrox, is set to become a free agent this summer, and Spurs are reportedly at the front of the queue to secure his signature.

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Tottenham to move for James Tavernier in case of relegation

According to a report from TEAMtalk, Tottenham are weighing up a move for Tavernier as they prepare for a potential squad overhaul.

Interestingly, the deal reportedly hinges on the club’s league status. Currently involved in a desperate battle to avoid relegation under Roberto De Zerbi, Spurs view Tavernier’s leadership and experience as key assets, particularly if they find themselves competing in the Championship next season.

The report adds that Wolves, who have officially been relegated, are also interested in the player, but the lure of North London could prove decisive for the veteran right-back as he seeks a final major challenge in his storied career.

Tavernier’s impressive goalscoring record at Rangers

Tavernier will depart Glasgow as a certified legend, having established himself as one of the most prolific defenders in modern British football.

This season, he has scored 14 goals and assisted another six in 50 games across all competitions.

Over his 11-year spell at Ibrox, the captain has made over 560 appearances and netted an unprecedented 144 goals and assisted another 148.

His ability from set-pieces and his relentless energy down the right flank helped Rangers secure a historic Scottish Premiership title in 2021 and a run to the Europa League final in 2022.

For a Spurs side that has struggled for consistency and veteran leadership this term, those numbers represent a rare opportunity to add a high-output player for zero transfer fee.

Spurs looking to sign another free agent in Andy Robertson

The interest in Tavernier appears to be part of a wider strategy to recruit experienced leaders on free transfers.

Reports suggest Tottenham are also the frontrunners to sign Liverpool’s Andy Robertson, although, with Robertson, a move depends on Spurs avoiding relegation.

Xavi Simons’ ACL injury has been confirmed, which will now see him miss the rest of the season as well as the World Cup, and the Spurs’ medical team’s negligence may have just played a part in it.

The Dutch playmaker, who arrived in North London with high expectations, saw his season come to a tragic end during Tuesday night’s fixture.

While the diagnosis of a ruptured ACL is devastating enough, a storm is brewing over how the club’s medical staff handled the immediate aftermath of the incident on the pitch.

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Fan footage shows Tottenham medical team’s negligence

Newly emerged fan footage captured from the stands provides a damning look at the moments following Simons’ injury.

In the video, the Tottenham medical team appears visibly uncertain about the seriousness of the situation.

Despite Simons being in clear agony, staff members were seen encouraging the midfielder to stand up and walk it off which resulted in him collapsing again.

He was eventually wheeled away, but fans are questioning why a player with a potential ligament tear was ever told to stand.

? NEW: Take a look at this angle where Tottenham Hotspur’s medical team completely clueless on Xavi Simons' situation.

He clearly suffered a knee distress, yet they told him to "run it off."

Honestly, it seems like the whole club is clueless, they really don’t know what… pic.twitter.com/VQEhXIL0YE

— RazedFootball (@RazedFootball) April 26, 2026

This is not the first time the club’s medical department has faced scrutiny. Earlier this year, Dejan Kulusevski was subjected to a similar “fitness test” on the sidelines.

Despite reporting severe pain, the Swede was instructed to jog up and down the touchline to prove his fitness.

It was later revealed he had suffered a significant patella injury, an oversight that many believe lengthened his eventual recovery time.

Our medical team made Dejan Kulusevski jog up and down the touchline despite being in severe pain, when he had actually done his patella. pic.twitter.com/04JpuxITUL https://t.co/380w10YAuV

— Spurs Army (@SpursArmyTweets) April 27, 2026

Calls for medical team overhaul at Tottenham

Tottenham’s injury list has been at its worst since last season, with a revolving door of soft-tissue injuries and recurring setbacks.

With Simons now sidelined for the foreseeable future and missing a career-defining World Cup, fans are now calling for the entire medical team to be changed.

Tottenham need a whole new medical department.

– Seeing if Xavi can run it off after a potential ACL!

– Kudus was meant to be back last month

– Solanke has missed more games since joining Spurs through injury than he did in his entire career before that

– Kulusevski meant to be… pic.twitter.com/DoGaDSZnO8

— Alice (@AliceTalksFooty) April 25, 2026

For a club expected to be competing at the highest level, the handling of Simons’ injury as well as the club’s recurring injury problems has put a big question mark over the medical team’s competency.

Tottenham star Xavi Simons has sparked significant concern among the Spurs faithful after appearing to delete post from his Instagram profile.

The social media purge followed a chaotic afternoon at Molineux on Saturday, where a vital victory was overshadowed by a potentially season-ending injury to the Dutch playmaker.

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Xavi Simons fumes at fan after suffering injury vs Wolves

The 23-year-old’s afternoon turned sour in the 63rd minute when he was forced off with a serious-looking knee injury.

As Simons was being carried around the pitch on a stretcher, video footage captured a heated, x-rated exchange between the player and a section of the home support.

Insults hurled by Wolves fans were met with a defiant and explicit response from Simons, who was visibly distressed by the injury.

Xavi Simons deletes Instagram posts

On Sunday, it was noticed that Simons had wiped his Instagram account of all Tottenham-related photos from the account.

Later, he continued to remove all the photos from his account, leaving fans puzzled.

The move, often a precursor to a player’s departure or a sign of extreme internal frustration, has left supporters scouring for answers.

While Simons did post a message regarding the win on Sunday morning, the absence of his historical Spurs media has led to intense speculation.

Whether the deletion is a reaction to his injury, or the abuse received at Molineux or a deeper issue regarding his future at the club remains unclear.

Injury a blow to Spurs in survival fight

The timing could not be worse for Roberto De Zerbi’s side. Spurs currently sit 18th in the Premier League, battling to avoid their first relegation since 1977.

Simons has been a rare bright spark in a difficult campaign, and his potential absence for the final four games, against Aston Villa, Leeds, Chelsea, and Everton, would be a catastrophic blow.

With the club awaiting official scan results on Monday or Tuesday, fans are left hoping that his social media activity is merely a temporary blackout rather than a permanent goodbye.

Update:

It appears that the deletion of posts from Instagram was linked with the injury he picked up against Wolves.

Simons has now posted an emotional post confirming his injury is a long term one which will see him miss the rest of the season as well as the World Cup.

“They say life can be cruel and today it feels that way. My season has come to an abrupt end and I’m just trying to process it. Honestly, I’m heartbroken. None of it makes sense. All I’ve wanted to do is fight for my team and now the ability to do that has been snatched away from me… along with the World Cup. Representing my country this summer…just gone. It’ll take time to find peace with this, but I’ll continue to be the best teammate I can be. I have no doubt that together we’ll win this fight.

“I’ll walk this path now, guided by faith, with strength, with resilience, with belief, as I count down the days to getting back out there. Be patient with me. TTP. COYS.”

Micky Van de Ven has been linked with a move away from Tottenham Hotspur at the end of the season.

According to a report from TEAMtalk, the Netherlands International is already seeking an exit from the London club, regardless of whether they avoid relegation. He has been an impressive performer for the North London club since joining them in 2023, and he has been linked with multiple clubs in recent months.

According to the report, the player’s representatives have already made it clear to Tottenham that he would like to leave the club in the summer. Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are interested in the central defender, and they will face competition from Real Madrid as well.

The 25-year-old is a tremendous talent with a bright future, and he could develop into a world-class player. He could be an asset for clubs like Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United.

Chelsea needs to bring upgrades on players like Axel Disasi and Benoit Badiashile. The Netherlands International is well settled in the Premier League, and he could make an immediate impact.

On the other hand, Liverpool will need to replace Ibrahima Konate in the summer. The French International will be a free agent, and he has not yet signed an extension with the club.

At Manchester United, they will need more depth in the defensive unit. Even though Harry Maguire has signed an extension, they need to start planning for the future, and Van de Ven could be the ideal long-term replacement for the England international.

Tottenham are likely to demand a premium for him, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up.

Tottenham are reportedly close to completing a transfer move for Bournemouth centre-back Marcos Senesi, subject to them staying in the Premier League.

That’s according to journalist Florian Plettenberg, who has posted on X about Spurs reaching an agreement in principle to sign Senesi, who has given his approval to the move.

We previously reported on Senesi being in talks with Tottenham, but also with other clubs such as Liverpool, though it seems it’s the north Londoners who’ve now taken major steps to get closer to this deal.

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See below, however, as Plettenberg says this still seemingly hinges on Spurs surviving relegation this season…

?? EXCL | Marcos #Senesi and Tottenham have reached an agreement in principle. The 28 y/o top centre-back has given his commitment to join Spurs on a free transfer in the summer, if Tottenham stay in the Premier League.

It is now up to Tottenham. Nothing signed yet.… pic.twitter.com/bkgdOp6Zbe

— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) April 24, 2026

“Marcos #Senesi and Tottenham have reached an agreement in principle,” Plettenberg said.

“The 28 y/o top centre-back has given his commitment to join Spurs on a free transfer in the summer, if Tottenham stay in the Premier League.

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“It is now up to Tottenham. Nothing signed yet.”

Marcos Senesi transfer looks like superb business for Tottenham

If Tottenham stay up and manage to land Senesi on a free transfer, that should go down as superb business.

The Argentine has performed at a really high level for Bournemouth, and it’s clear a lot of big clubs were interested in snapping him up.

The likes of Liverpool might still be in the running if Spurs do get relegated, and that could be a big boost for the Reds in order to give themselves more depth behind the ageing Virgil van Dijk.

Still, THFC will need to do a major rebuilding job this summer after a nightmare season, and bringing in someone like Senesi for free could be a big step towards helping to get the club competitive again.

Tottenham Hotspur are now closing in on the appointment of Sebastian Kehl as their new sporting director.

According to Ben Jacobs, the former Borussia Dortmund director is the leading candidate to take over at the North London club.

He wrote on X: “Sebastian Kehl is in advanced talks to join Spurs as sporting director. Kehl is currently the leading candidate.”

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Sebastian Kehl could be a superb addition

The North London club will need major surgery on the squad during the summer transfer window, and they need a capable sporting director. Kehl could prove to be an interesting addition for them.

He has impressed in Germany with Dortmund, and he will look to make his mark in English football with Tottenham. Despite having quality players at their disposal, Tottenham clearly need to plug multiple gaps in the starting lineup. It remains to be seen whether the German can bring in the right players to improve the team and plug the squad’s weaknesses.

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Can Kehl help Spurs build a top team?

Tottenham are currently fighting for survival in the Premier League, but they have an ambitious project. They should be doing a lot better, and Kehl could help them build a formidable team and bounce back strongly. They have done well to appoint a quality manager like Roberto De Zerbi. Appointing a quality sporting director is the ideal next move for them.

Meanwhile, the opportunity of joining a Premier League club will be exciting for Kehl. He knows how to work with limited resources, and he could be the ideal fit for Tottenham. Dortmund have excelled at maximising the resources at their disposal and bringing in elite young talents. He will now be expected to do a similar job at the North London club.

Igor Thiago has been excellent since joining Brentford, and he has attracted the attention of Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.

According to a report from TEAMtalk, the Brazilian striker could be on the move at the end of the season, and Brentford are already looking at alternatives. They have identified Matviy Ponomarenko as a target in the summer. It remains to be seen whether they are prepared to let Thiago leave the club in the summer.

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Chelsea could use Igor Thiago

The South American has 24 goals in 35 appearances this season, and he has been linked with Newcastle and Manchester City as well.

It is no secret that Chelsea needs to bring in a quality striker. Liam Delap has scored just twice this season, and they need to find an upgrade on the former Ipswich Town striker. Thiago could be a quality acquisition, and he could form a solid partnership with his compatriot Joao Pedro at the London club.

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Can Spurs sign Thiago?

Meanwhile, Tottenham need more quality in the attack as well. Dominic Solanke has not been prolific enough, and he needs more support in the attack. Thiago is well settled in the Premier League, and he could make an immediate impact. However, Tottenham must secure their top-flight safety if they want to sign the player. The Brazilian will not want to compete in the second division of English football.

The striker has a long-term contract with Brentford, and they are likely to demand a large transfer fee for him. It remains to be seen whether Chelsea or Tottenham is prepared to pay a premium for him. A quality striker could transform them in the attack, and Thiago is certainly capable of making an immediate impact with them.

Micky van de Ven is plotting a summer exit from Tottenham and has already begun making moves behind the scenes, according to an exclusive from FourFourTwo.

The Dutch international, who has been a standout performer since his arrival in North London, is reportedly preparing to leave the club regardless of whether they manage to secure Premier League survival.

Tottenham currently find themselves sitting at the bottom of the table in the 18th position, winless in 2026, and reeling from a late equaliser in their recent 2-2 draw with Brighton.

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While the club remains embroiled in a tense relegation battle, it appears one of their most valuable assets is already looking toward his next chapter.

Micky van de Ven starts winding up off-field affairs

As per FourFourTwo, Micky van de Ven has already begun “tidying up his off-field affairs” in London, a development that typically signals a player is nearing the end of his time in a city.

This private groundwork suggests that the 25-year-old has made a definitive decision about his future, looking to avoid the uncertainty that a potential drop to the Championship would bring.

Cristian Romero is also expected to push for a move to Spain, leaving Spurs facing the prospect of losing their entire first-choice central defensive partnership.

While Van de Ven is contracted until 2029, sources suggest that Tottenham might be forced to sanction a high-profile sale, or even a loan departure, to balance the books if they are relegated.

Van de Ven is no short of suitors

Despite Tottenham’s disastrous season, Van de Ven’s individual stock remains incredibly high.

His recovery pace and defensive authority have made him a primary target for some of Europe’s biggest clubs.

Liverpool have been linked with the Dutchman, with many viewing Van de Ven as the ideal successor to Van Dijk, who is expected to leave in 2027.

Arsenal are interested in signing the Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Ibrahim Maza at the end of the season.

The talented young midfielder has been linked with the Premier League, and multiple clubs are keen on him. According to a report from FussballDaten, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle United are also interested in the playmaker.

Maza was linked with a move to England last year as well.

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Arsenal eye Ibrahim Maza move

Arsenal are looking to bring in a quality alternative to Martin Odegaard. The Norwegian International has not been at his best this season, and Arsenal feel that Maza could be the “ideal piece of the puzzle” for them. The 20-year-old Algerian has five goals and six assists this season.

The playmaker could cost around €65 million at the end of the season, and it remains to be seen whether Arsenal is prepared to pay the asking price for him. He’s a young player with a lot of potential, and even though he might not be worth that kind of money now, he could justify the investment in future.

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Maza could fancy a big move

The opportunity to join Arsenal could be exciting for the young midfielder as well. It would be a step up in his career, and he would be playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world if he joined them. Arsenal have a rich history of grooming young players into established stars, and they could help the player fulfil his potential.

It remains to be seen whether they come forward with an official to sign the player. Manchester City, Tottenham, and Newcastle also have the resources to get the deal done. The Magpies are long-term admirers of Maza.

Tottenham have struggled in the final third this season and need more quality there. Maza will help open up defences and create opportunities for his teammates. He can operate as both the central attacking midfielder and the central midfielder. His versatility would be a bonus for the north London club.

Maza needs to join a club where he will play regularly next season. It remains to be seen whether Arsenal or Tottenham can provide him with the necessary assurances.

According to Football Insider, clubs such as Bayern Munich and Real Madrid have shown interest in the 23-year-old Senegal international Pape Matar Sarr.

Paris Saint-Germain have also been linked with him recently as crisis continue at Tottenham.

What makes the situation even more intriguing is Tottenham’s current struggle near the bottom of the table.

With the club facing the real possibility of relegation, uncertainty around several key players has begun to grow and Sarr is one of the names attracting the most attention.

If Spurs do drop into the Championship, it could trigger a wave of departures, with top clubs eager to capitalise on reduced asking prices.

Europe’s elite are watching the Tottenham star closely

Sarr has developed steadily since joining Tottenham from Metz, and over the past two seasons he has evolved into a dependable presence in midfield.

His composure on the ball and willingness to drive forward have added balance to Tottenham’s play, especially during difficult periods this season.

Even amid Tottenham’s struggles, Sarr has managed to stand out individually, something scouts across Europe tend to notice.

Bayern Munich’s interest makes sense given their ongoing search for midfield depth and long-term successors to some of their experienced players. The Bundesliga champions have shown a consistent pattern of targeting young midfielders with high ceilings, and Sarr fits that profile perfectly.

Real Madrid, meanwhile, are always planning for the future, particularly in midfield. Although they boast a strong core of talented players, the club’s strategy has long been to identify rising stars early and integrate them into their system.

Spurs are struggling on and off the pitch

Tottenham’s situation could play a decisive role in how this transfer story unfolds. If relegation becomes reality, financial pressure could force the club into selling key assets to balance the books.

Sarr, still young and improving, represents a valuable commodity in the transfer market.

Clubs looking for long-term midfield solutions may view him as both an investment and an immediate contributor.

For Tottenham supporters, the potential loss of Sarr would be another painful consequence of a difficult season.

He represents the kind of youthful energy and promise that clubs often build around, and his departure could signal the start of a major rebuild.

Interest from Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and PSG highlights just how far the young midfielder has come in a short period of time.