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Premier League market values: Saliba hits milestone, huge downgrades at Tottenham

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Transfermarkt has just adjusted the market values of 524 players in the latest Premier League market value update this June. The division's total value actually dropped by -€240 million, but remains at a grand total of €12.37 billion - making the English top-flight by far the most valuable league in world football. Among the biggest winners were teenager Junior Kroupi, Manchester City playmaker Rayan Cherki, and Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo. In terms of squad value, Bournemouth were among the biggest winners, whilst by far the biggest downgrade came for Tottenham.

William Saliba becomes 2nd CB to hit €100m

One of the other biggest winners from the update was Arsenal centre-back William Saliba, and he has reached a special milestone in the process. Following the Gunners Premier League title, which was built upon their ferocious defence, the Frenchman saw his market value rise by a further +€10m, making him just the second ever centre-half to hit a €100m market value. The only other player to manage this was Liverpool's Virgil van Djik in 2019.

"Saliba has had yet another amazing season at Arsenal," says Premier League market value coordinator Ben Littlemore. "Few players in world football can match his ability at the back, and every team in the world would want Saliba in their team. He is now worth €20m more than any other centre-back in the world, and considering his age and ability that seemed the right gap." The next most valuable centre-back in the league is Saliba's partner Gabriel, who remains at €75m.

Drops for valuable attackers including Saka & Palmer

At the other end of the scale, there were many drops for some of the league's most valuable attacking stars, who have failed to replicate past seasons this term. Bukayo Saka drops by -€10m to €110m, whilst both Florian Wirtz and Cole Palmer go from €110m to €100m. "A lot of the top attacking stars in the Premier League have struggled this season," explains Littlemore. "Saka is still Arsenal's most threatening attacker more often than not, but his numbers have dropped significantly as he has struggled to gain momentum after a series of injuries. Palmer and Wirtz have both also underwhelmed, but all three of these players remain top talents, and there is an expectation that something could easily click to get them back to their best."

There was also a -€10m drop for Chelsea midfielder Moisés Caicedo, who goes back to €100m. However, when it comes to the player to suffer the biggest loss in this update, it goes to Tottenham's Dejan Kulusevski, who dropped by -€18m to €17m, having not played football now for over a year. There were then -€15m downgrades for Alexander Isak (new value: €85m), Micky van de Ven (€50m), and Rodri (€50m), with the latter mainly going down due to age and injuries.

Junior Kroupi & Rayan Cherki biggest winners

When it comes to the biggest winners, no player shone more brightly than Bournemouth's Kroupi this June. The teenager has enjoyed a fruitful first campaign in English football, scoring 13 Premier League goals and sees his value sky-rocket by +€30m to a new figure of €70m. "Adapting to the Premier League is so hard, as we have seen with many top stars over the past few years, but Kroupi looks right at home," says Littlemore. "To do what he has done in this league at such a young age is not normal. His ball striking ability is fantastic and plenty of top clubs will be sniffing around him this summer."

The next biggest rise came for Man City's Cherki, who registered 12 assists in his first Premier League season, and sees his value shoot up by +€25m to €90m this summer. "Cherki has stood up in some of the biggest games in the run-in and proved he can do it in the English top-flight. His natural ability is frightening," explains Littlemore. There were also +€20m rises for Man City's Nico O'Reilly (€70m), Man United's Mainoo (€70m), and Bournemouth's Rayan (€60m).

Big downgrades at Tottenham

No squad lost more value than Tottenham this June, and it's hardly surprising considering how closely they flirted with relegation. Spurs saw their market value drop by -€111m, with major downgrades for Kulusevski, van de Ven, and Xavi Simons (-€10m to €40m), as well as smaller drops for many other players. However, even after this, Tottenham remain the seventh most valuable team in the league. Man City retain the most valuable squad at €1.32 billion, followed by champions Arsenal (€1.25b) and Chelsea (€1.12b).

How Transfermarkt market values work

The Transfermarkt market values are calculated, taking into account various pricing models. A major factor is the Transfermarkt community, whose members discuss and evaluate player market values in detail. In general, the Transfermarkt market values are not to be equated with transfer fees.

The goal is not to predict a price but an expected value of a player in a free market. Both individual transfer modalities and situational conditions are relevant in determining market values. Examples of this are listed below. Transfermarkt does not use an algorithm (you can find the detailed market value definition here).

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Premier League market values: Saliba hits milestone, huge downgrades at Tottenham

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Transfermarkt has just adjusted the market values of 524 players in the latest Premier League market value update this June. The division's total value actually dropped by -€240 million, but remains at a grand total of €12.37 billion - making the English top-flight by far the most valuable league in world football. Among the biggest winners were teenager Junior Kroupi, Manchester City playmaker Rayan Cherki, and Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo. In terms of squad value, Bournemouth were among the biggest winners, whilst by far the biggest downgrade came for Tottenham.

William Saliba becomes 2nd CB to hit €100m

One of the other biggest winners from the update was Arsenal centre-back William Saliba, and he has reached a special milestone in the process. Following the Gunners Premier League title, which was built upon their ferocious defence, the Frenchman saw his market value rise by a further +€10m, making him just the second ever centre-half to hit a €100m market value. The only other player to manage this was Liverpool's Virgil van Djik in 2019.

"Saliba has had yet another amazing season at Arsenal," says Premier League market value coordinator Ben Littlemore. "Few players in world football can match his ability at the back, and every team in the world would want Saliba in their team. He is now worth €20m more than any other centre-back in the world, and considering his age and ability that seemed the right gap." The next most valuable centre-back in the league is Saliba's partner Gabriel, who remains at €75m.

Drops for valuable attackers including Saka & Palmer

At the other end of the scale, there were many drops for some of the league's most valuable attacking stars, who have failed to replicate past seasons this term. Bukayo Saka drops by -€10m to €110m, whilst both Florian Wirtz and Cole Palmer go from €110m to €100m. "A lot of the top attacking stars in the Premier League have struggled this season," explains Littlemore. "Saka is still Arsenal's most threatening attacker more often than not, but his numbers have dropped significantly as he has struggled to gain momentum after a series of injuries. Palmer and Wirtz have both also underwhelmed, but all three of these players remain top talents, and there is an expectation that something could easily click to get them back to their best."

There was also a -€10m drop for Chelsea midfielder Moisés Caicedo, who goes back to €100m. However, when it comes to the player to suffer the biggest loss in this update, it goes to Tottenham's Dejan Kulusevski, who dropped by -€18m to €17m, having not played football now for over a year. There were then -€15m downgrades for Alexander Isak (new value: €85m), Micky van de Ven (€50m), and Rodri (€50m), with the latter mainly going down due to age and injuries.

Junior Kroupi & Rayan Cherki biggest winners

When it comes to the biggest winners, no player shone more brightly than Bournemouth's Kroupi this June. The teenager has enjoyed a fruitful first campaign in English football, scoring 13 Premier League goals and sees his value sky-rocket by +€30m to a new figure of €70m. "Adapting to the Premier League is so hard, as we have seen with many top stars over the past few years, but Kroupi looks right at home," says Littlemore. "To do what he has done in this league at such a young age is not normal. His ball striking ability is fantastic and plenty of top clubs will be sniffing around him this summer."

The next biggest rise came for Man City's Cherki, who registered 12 assists in his first Premier League season, and sees his value shoot up by +€25m to €90m this summer. "Cherki has stood up in some of the biggest games in the run-in and proved he can do it in the English top-flight. His natural ability is frightening," explains Littlemore. There were also +€20m rises for Man City's Nico O'Reilly (€70m), Man United's Mainoo (€70m), and Bournemouth's Rayan (€60m).

Big downgrades at Tottenham

No squad lost more value than Tottenham this June, and it's hardly surprising considering how closely they flirted with relegation. Spurs saw their market value drop by -€111m, with major downgrades for Kulusevski, van de Ven, and Xavi Simons (-€10m to €40m), as well as smaller drops for many other players. However, even after this, Tottenham remain the seventh most valuable team in the league. Man City retain the most valuable squad at €1.32 billion, followed by champions Arsenal (€1.25b) and Chelsea (€1.12b).

How Transfermarkt market values work

The Transfermarkt market values are calculated, taking into account various pricing models. A major factor is the Transfermarkt community, whose members discuss and evaluate player market values in detail. In general, the Transfermarkt market values are not to be equated with transfer fees.

The goal is not to predict a price but an expected value of a player in a free market. Both individual transfer modalities and situational conditions are relevant in determining market values. Examples of this are listed below. Transfermarkt does not use an algorithm (you can find the detailed market value definition here).

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West Ham on brink of relegation - 4 players who could be targeted for Premier League transfers

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West Ham endured a miserable afternoon in the North East. One which would have relieved a lot of nerves in a certain quarter of North London. Nuno Espírito Santo opted to field a back five, but looked all at sea in the opening half hour, as Newcastle raced to a 2-0 lead through goals from Nick Woltemade and William Osula. The Hammers looked better after making a first-half sub and going to a back four, but an Osula second half goal confirmed their fate on the night. A wondergoal from Taty Castellanos proved to be nothing but a consolation.

It means West Ham are now two points behind Tottenham, who still have two games to play (away at Chelsea and at home to Everton). The Hammers host Leeds on the final day, but with a significantly inferior goal difference to Spurs, only a win combined with two Tottenham defeats would see them beat the drop. It now looks almost definite that West Ham will be playing Championship football next to season. But this doesn't mean all their players will have the same fate. Here at Transfermarkt, we have picked out four players who could be targeted for Premier League transfers this summer.

Four West Ham players targeted for Premier League transfers

Jarrod Bowen

Jarrod Bowen has been Mr West Ham over the past five years, and without their talismanic captain, they could have probably been relegated sooner. There will be no shortage of Premier League clubs queuing up to lure him back to the top flight, and it seems extremely unlikely that the Hammers will be able to hold on to him in the Championship. Everton, Liverpool and Newcastle have all been heavily linked and could see Bowen as a cheaper alternative for a ready-made Premier League winger.

Crysencio Summerville

Another winger who will be on the radar of many Premier League clubs will be Dutchman Crysencio Summerville. It took a long time for him to show his worth in claret and blue, but his purple patch of form in the new year will not have gone unnoticed by Premier League clubs, and he possesses a very favourable profile. Tottenham and his former club Leeds are thought to be some of the clubs circling around his signature, with West Ham likely to be forced into a lower fee for his sale without top-flight football.

Mateus Fernandes

In the second half of the season, Mateus Fernandes emerged as one of the top young midfielders in the division. The Portuguese star struggled to justify his €44m fee early on, but after settling into a central midfield berth, really began to show his quality. Premier League leaders Arsenal are thought to be one of the clubs trying to strike a deal for the 21 year old this summer.

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Award-winning wingers, centre back stars - could Spurs' loan army fix their broken squad?

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While Tottenham Hotspur may have taken a much-needed uptick in form in recent weeks and could now avoid the very real threat of relegation under new manager Roberto De Zerbi, there’s little doubt that the North London club’s season has been an unmitigated disaster. Fans will rightfully point to the club’s key decision makers as the architects of Tottenham’s demise in the Premier League, while few would argue that Thomas Frank did himself too many favours as manager for much of the season.

However, what is beyond doubt is that this current squad simply isn’t up to the task of keeping Tottenham in the top half of the league table. Fortunately for Tottenham, there may be some useful alternatives available to De Zerbi & co. next season. Alongside some much-needed reinforcements in the summer transfer window, Spurs also have several players currently out on loan this season that may make for smart additions to the current starting XI. So who are Tottenham’s on-loan players and how well have they been doing at their respective clubs this season? Let’s find out.

Dane Scarlett - Hibs

Kicking things off, we have young centre forward Dane Scarlett. After a decent spell on loan at Oxford United in the Championship last season, Scarlett was sent on loan to Scottish Premiership side Hibernian in the January transfer window. Since then, the 22-year-old talent has proven to be a useful squad player for David Gray’s side, often coming off the bench to play as a centre forward or on the right wing. However, just one assist in 11 games for the Scottish club suggests that Scarlett hasn’t been able to impose himself north of the border.

Will Lankshear - Oxford United

One centre forward that has done exceptionally well this season is Will Lankshear. Although still technically a youth player at Tottenham, Lankshear made the move to Oxford United at the start of the season and has come on leaps and bounds in senior football. So far, the 21-year-old talent has bagged an impressive 11 goals and four assists in the Championship after nailing down a starting spot in Matt Bloomfield's side.

Min-hyeok Yang - Coventry City

Despite only joining the club in January 2025, Min-hyeok Yang is already on his third loan spell in English football. After making the move to Portsmouth at the start of the season, Yang made a somewhat underwhelming start at Fratton Park with three goals and one assist in 16 games. The South Korean winger was then sent to Coventry City in January, but the deal has proved even more disastrous, with the young winger playing just 29 minutes of league football for Frank Lampard’s team in the second half of the season.

Alejo Veliz - Rosario Central

Another young player on Tottenham’s books that is still trying to find his feet is striker Alejo Veliz. After a loan spell at Espanyol last season, Veliz was sent back to his boyhood club Rosario Central at the start of this season and has so far looked like his old self back in Argentinian football. In the first half of the season, the 22-year-old striker bagged five goals and one assist in 16 league games, and in 2026, he’s currently sitting on five goals in 18 games for the club.

Ashley Phillips - Stoke City

Tottenham may find a solution to their defensive issues next season in the form of Ashley Phillips. Now on his second loan spell at Stoke City, Phillips started on the bench at the beginning of the season but has worked his way into Mark Robin’s starting XI and nailed down a regular spot, as the club has looked to fight off the threat of relegation to League One. And, along the way, the 20-year-old talent has made himself a fan favourite at the club. Perhaps he can do the same in North London next season.

Kota Takai - Borussia Mönchengladbach

Signed from Kawasaki FrontaleKawasaki Frontale as an exciting defensive prospect, Kota Takai has unfortunately had a season to largely forget in European football this season. After a foot injury sidelined him out of the first half of the season with Tottenham, Takai then went on loan to Borussia Mönchengladbach in January, and although he has started a handful of games for the Foals, another injury in late February scuppered any hope of him nailing down some serious game time in the Bundesliga.

Alfie Devine - Preston

Another Tottenham prospect that has found his feet in the Championship is young central midfielder Alfie Devine. After joining Preston on loan last summer, Devine established himself as an excellent box-to-box midfielder for the Lilywhites, bagging an impressive 15 goals and assists in 45 games for Paul Heckingbottom’s team. As a result, Devine’s market value has shot up from €3.5 million to €6 million this season, and that figure could skyrocket if he’s able to translate his form in the second tier to the Premier League next season.

Manor Solomon - Fiorentina

Unlike most of the players on this list, 26-year-old winger Manor Solomon isn’t a prospect in need of game time but rather a player who has been deemed surplus to requirements in North London. And it’s not hard to see why; after initially joining Villarreal on loan at the start of the season, the Israeli talent managed just one goal and four assists in 11 games. He was then recalled and sent to Fiorentina in January, where Solomon has managed just one goal and four assists in 11 games for the struggling Serie A side.

Mikey Moore - Rangers

One winger that certainly hasn’t struggled this season is Mikey Moore. After making the move to Rangers last summer, many wondered whether the 18-year-old talent could match the physicality and pressure of playing for the Ibrox club. However, Moore has undoubtedly thrived in Scotland, bagging six goals and three assists for Rangers and was recently named the PFA Young Player of the Year by the Scottish media. So few would doubt that Tottenham’s young talent has made the most of his spell in Glasgow.

Luka Vuskovic - Tottenham

However, when it comes to thriving on loan, no player at Tottenham can truly rival Luka Vuskovic. After singing from Hajduk Split for just €11m, Vuskovic was promptly sent on loan to Germany to play for recently-promoted HSV. Since then, the Croatian talent has truly thrived in the northern port city, where his market value has risen by an incredible €48m. With assured and consistent performances at centre back, Vuskovic has been linked with moves to the likes of Bayern Munich this summer, but there’s little doubt that Spurs will be desperate to get him back to England to help fix their broken defence.

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Transfer news LIVE: Barcelona plan Chelsea and Tottenham raid as Gordon to Bayern ramps up

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The January transfer window is now little more than a dot in the rearview mirror and as such European football has got back to the business of winning games and challenging for as much silverware and success as possible between now and the end of the season. However, as all football fans know, the rumour mill never truly sleeps and while the summer transfer window may be many months away, there are still plenty of top stories to dig into in the meantime.

Managers will be constantly assessing their squads with sporting directors and recruitment staff scanning the market for potential deals this summer. The rumour mill is still gathering pace and we've collated some of the biggest current transfer stories - you can access the full rumour mill below.

Today's biggest transfer stories

Chelsea striker João Pedro has emerged as Barcelona's top target to replace Robert Lewandowski this summer. The Brazil international has struck 14 goals and assisted eight in the Premier League this season. The 24-year-old has a market value of €75 million, but Chelsea are reluctant to sell and would likely to demand a fee significantly above that.

Anthony Gordon's representatives have reportedly been in contact with Bayern Munich for 'months', with a summer transfer being explored by the Bundesliga giants. Vincent Kompany is a fan of the Newcastle winger, who has bagged 10 goals in the Champions League this season.

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero could prove to be an alternative signing for Barcelona this summer if the Blaugrana are unable to convince Inter Milan to sell Alessandro Bastoni. Romero is one of Spurs' top earners and is expected to depart if the club are relegated from the Premier League.

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Man Utd 15th & Liverpool 5th - Which Premier League clubs have suffered most from injuries?

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Injuries are unfortunately part and parcel of football but the extent to which clubs suffer from them can considerably impact their fortunes. With the rise of data science in football, clubs implement meticulous plans to limit the potential risks to players in training and recovery is so important in the modern game. But it’s ultimately impossible to fully avoid injuries and the workloads for elite footballers has never been higher.

With more international fixtures and an expanded Champions League, footballers at the biggest clubs in the world can easily play in excess of 60 games a season. Numerous superstars have spoken out about their increased burden on players with Rodri a notable example around the time of his Ballon d’Or win in 2024. The English Premier League is unquestionably the most physically demanding league in the world and therefore, using Transfermarkt data, we’ve calculated which clubs have suffered most from injuries this season.

Which Premier League club has suffered most this season?

We’ve collated the data from every Premier League club and looked at how many games their players have missed across all competitions this season. Unsurprisingly, Tottenham rank first and they’re miles ahead of any other English top-flight club with their injury nightmare well-documented. In total, Tottenham players have missed 363 games combined this season with several key players missing large chunks of the campaign - Dejan Kulusevski hasn’t played a single minute. If Tottenham get relegated to the English Championship then injuries will be a significant factor and it’s been used as an excuse for poor results by Thomas Frank and Igor Tudor.

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Xavi Simons & Solanke concerns - De Zerbi left with €365m black hole in Spurs relegation fight

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Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi is facing a large-scale injury crisis which could leave the Italian tactician with just 14 senior players for the final stage of the battle for Premier League survival. Spurs finally had something to celebrate after ending their 15-game wait for a Premier League victory in 2026 with a priceless 1-0 win away at rock-bottom Wolves. But it came at a heavy cost with two key players forced off with injuries.

Club Comparison

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Tottenham Hotspur

Premier League

Premier League

€277.10m

Market Value

€802.50m

First Tier

League Level

First Tier

€149.10m

Expenditures 25/26

€265.60m

Rob Edwards

Managers

Roberto De Zerbi

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Xavi Simons was reduced to tears after suffering a suspected knee issue, while Dominic Solanke wore a glum expression as he felt his hamstring in the second half. It remains to be seen how long the pair will be sidelined, but it means Spurs now have 11 players with a combined market value of €365 million missing through injury. That's a huge chunk of their entire squad value, which amounts to €802.5 million. It's difficult to recall any other Premier League team down at the bottom being hit with such an extreme injury crisis.

De Zerbi gives Xavi Simons and Solanke injury updates

De Zerbi was cautious in his initial assessment of their respective injuries: “Solanke a muscular injury, Xavi it's a problem with his knee. We go to see in the next few days," he said. "Solanke it's not a big problem, I don't know how many games we lose him. I would like to know more about Xavi though because the knee, it's always different to the muscles. He felt pain but now I spoke with him and he feels better than the beginning when he got his injury.”

James Maddison, Destiny Udogie and Pape Matar Sarr are said to be nearing a return to full fitness, but were still ruled out of the game against Wolves. Captain Cristian Romero suffered a season-ending knee injury against Sunderland, while key players Mohammed Kudus has missed several months of the season. Wilson Odobert needed surgery on his knee problem, ruling him out for the rest of the season, as did Ben Davies on his ankle.

Where does Spurs' squad rank in squad market value if they are relegated?

If Tottenham were to go down, they would not only rank as the most valuable squad to ever be relegated, but they would practically face the drop with a squad worth double the amount of any other relegated side.

Spurs have a current squad value of €803 million, despite facing the biggest squad downgrade in March's Premier League market value update. This dwarfs the current record, which was set by Leicester in the 2022/23 season, in which they went down with a squad worth €444m.

It feels almost unfathomable that they could be relegated without those valuable players at their disposal. But De Zerbi will have to find ways to cope without his star men if they face weeks out, rather than days.

Spurs' remaining fixtures to avoid relegation

With four games to go, Spurs are two points from safety after West Ham secured a late 2-1 win against Everton. They have tough games against Aston Villa, Leeds, Chelsea and Everton still to play, and De Zerbi will be desperate for some positive updates concerning Simons and Solanke.

After gaining some positive momentum at long last, he simply cannot afford any more absences on top of the players already ruled out of action. If Maddison, Sarr and Udogie can make a contribution in the final games of the campaign, it could make all of the difference. But having just 14 senior players fit for the next league fixture on May 3 offers a nightmare scenario for the new Spurs boss as he navigates a turbulent period.

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Xavi Simons & Solanke concerns - De Zerbi left with €365m black hole in Spurs relegation fight

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Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi is facing a large-scale injury crisis which could leave the Italian tactician with just 14 senior players for the final stage of the battle for Premier League survival. Spurs finally had something to celebrate after ending their 15-game wait for a Premier League victory in 2026 with a priceless 1-0 win away at rock-bottom Wolves. But it came at a heavy cost with two key players forced off with injuries.

Club Comparison

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Tottenham Hotspur

Premier League

Premier League

€277.10m

Market Value

€802.50m

First Tier

League Level

First Tier

€149.10m

Expenditures 25/26

€265.60m

Rob Edwards

Managers

Roberto De Zerbi

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Xavi Simons was reduced to tears after suffering a suspected knee issue, while Dominic Solanke wore a glum expression as he felt his hamstring in the second half. It remains to be seen how long the pair will be sidelined, but it means Spurs now have 11 players with a combined market value of €365 million missing through injury. That's a huge chunk of their entire squad value, which amounts to €802.5 million. It's difficult to recall any other Premier League team down at the bottom being hit with such an extreme injury crisis.

De Zerbi gives Xavi Simons and Solanke injury updates

De Zerbi was cautious in his initial assessment of their respective injuries: “Solanke a muscular injury, Xavi it's a problem with his knee. We go to see in the next few days," he said. "Solanke it's not a big problem, I don't know how many games we lose him. I would like to know more about Xavi though because the knee, it's always different to the muscles. He felt pain but now I spoke with him and he feels better than the beginning when he got his injury.”

James Maddison, Destiny Udogie and Pape Matar Sarr are said to be nearing a return to full fitness, but were still ruled out of the game against Wolves. Captain Cristian Romero suffered a season-ending knee injury against Sunderland, while key players Mohammed Kudus has missed several months of the season. Wilson Odobert needed surgery on his knee problem, ruling him out for the rest of the season, as did Ben Davies on his ankle.

Where does Spurs' squad rank in squad market value if they are relegated?

If Tottenham were to go down, they would not only rank as the most valuable squad to ever be relegated, but they would practically face the drop with a squad worth double the amount of any other relegated side.

Spurs have a current squad value of €803 million, despite facing the biggest squad downgrade in March's Premier League market value update. This dwarfs the current record, which was set by Leicester in the 2022/23 season, in which they went down with a squad worth €444m.

It feels almost unfathomable that they could be relegated without those valuable players at their disposal. But De Zerbi will have to find ways to cope without his star men if they face weeks out, rather than days.

Spurs' remaining fixtures to avoid relegation

With four games to go, Spurs are two points from safety after West Ham secured a late 2-1 win against Everton. They have tough games against Aston Villa, Leeds, Chelsea and Everton still to play, and De Zerbi will be desperate for some positive updates concerning Simons and Solanke.

After gaining some positive momentum at long last, he simply cannot afford any more absences on top of the players already ruled out of action. If Maddison, Sarr and Udogie can make a contribution in the final games of the campaign, it could make all of the difference. But having just 14 senior players fit for the next league fixture on May 3 offers a nightmare scenario for the new Spurs boss as he navigates a turbulent period.

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Spurs could obliterate record - the most valuable teams ever relegated from the Premier League

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A new manager once again failed to immediately change the fortunes for Tottenham this weekend, as Roberto De Zerbi's first game in charge of Spurs ended in a 1-0 defeat at Sunderland. Captain Cristian Romero's tears on the pitch perfectly encapsulated the North London club's season in a single moment. Following West Ham's 4-0 win over Wolves on Friday evening, it means Tottenham now sit in the relegation zone in 18th with just six games to play in the season. They haven't won a league game this calendar year.

Despite finishing 17th last term, it would come as an almighty shock if Spurs were to be relegated to the Championship, given the resources they have and the money they have spent to assemble their squad. They also progressed to the Champions League last 16 this term. If they were to face the drop, which is looking increasingly likely, how would they compare among the most valuable squads ever relegated from the Premier League? Let's find out.

The most valuable squads relegated from the Premier League

If Tottenham were to go down, they would not only rank as the most valuable squad to ever be relegated, but they would practically face the drop with a squad worth double the amount of any other relegated side. Spurs have a current squad value of €803 million, despite facing the biggest squad downgrade in March's Premier League market value update. This dwarves the current record, which was set by Leicester in the 2022/23 season, in which they went down with a squad worth €444m. In third is Southampton in that same season - the Saints had a squad value of €397m at the time. Fourth goes to Bournemouth back in the 2019/20 season where the Cherries had a squad value of €343m.

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