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Tottenham Hotspur’s injury crisis appears to be cooling off as a few of Ange Postecoglou’s players have made a return to the first-team, but does this improve the Lilywhites’ chance of winning a Europa League title?

In the last few weeks, Tottenham Hotspur’s chances of securing silverware this season significantly reduced after they were eliminated from both the FA Cup and Carabao Cup.

It was an aggregate score of 4-1 that saw the Lilywhites crash out of the Carabao Cup after they failed to build on their 1-0 first-leg win.

But what about Tottenham’s chances of actually lifting a trophy this season – namely the Europa League?

Injured Spurs players return and more are on the way

In the game against Aston Villa, Ange Postecoglou was without eleven first-team players and had to rely heavily on the same squad that lost 4-0 to Liverpool. The following players were out during the clash against Aston Villa:

With these many players out injured during one of the most pivotal weeks of the season for Spurs, it was difficult for Ange Postecoglou’s side, and the results told the story.

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However, since then, a few of these injured players have made a return. In the clash against Manchester United, five made it back to the matchday squad.

The result, Tottenham Hotspur secured a 1-0 win against the Red Devils. A goal from James Maddison who just returned from injury proved to be the decider.

In the 4-1 win over Ipswich, Postecoglou was able to call on Maddison, Bissouma, Odobert, Porro, and Scarlett off the bench.

With players returning and the Europa League set to resume, there is a belief that Spurs’ chances of securing silverware have greatly improved.

Does the return of injured players improve Tottenham’s chance of Europa League glory?

Undoubtedly, having more players to choose from significantly improves a team’s chances of winning, as this enables the manager to make tactical adjustments that can turn a game around.

The same will be true for Tottenham if they can keep all their players fit during their Europa League run. Although there have been concerns about the lack of quality depth, the winter signings have greatly bolstered their squad.

If the manager can get the rotations right and manage his players’ minutes effectively, there’s a strong chance they will reach the latter stages of the competition.

Nevertheless, debates will persist about how Postecoglou’s side has not been convincing—even when most of his players were fit. While the statistics may support that view, cup competitions do not rely solely on numbers.

Momentum, belief, and confidence among this group will be crucial, and that will only grow as more players are integrated and the team starts winning games again.

Tottenham Hotspur are ready to tempt Atletico Madrid with a huge offer for one of their rising stars and the La Liga giants are expected to find it hard to turn down the North London club’s advances.

Midfield is an area where Tottenham have not had as many injuries compared to other parts of the pitch this season, but the likes of Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma have not hit the heights that Ange Postecoglou might have expected them to.

It has now emerged that the Lilywhites are looking to bolster their options in the middle of the park and they could turn to one youngster who is setting La Liga alight.

The player in question is Pablo Barrios, who has emerged as one of Atletico’s most consistent performers over the last 12 months. His displays even earned him a cap for Spain back in November of last year.

Tottenham ready to submit huge offer for Pablo Barrios

This update comes from Fichajes, who claim that Spurs are willing to make a ‘large investment’ to bring the 21-year-old to North London.

Tottenham are the ones who have shown the ‘strongest interest’ in the Atletico man, who is seen by the decision-makers at the Premier League side as a potential future star.

Barrios’s physical attributes, tactical intelligence and versatility are admired by Ange Postecoglou’s side, who believe that he can thrive in English football.

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As a result, Spurs are willing to make an offer of €75m (£62m) for the young midfielder in the summer.

Atletico could be tempted to sell Barrios

The report claims Diego Simeone is a fan of the youngster and fully trusts the player, but an offer of £62m might be too much for the La Liga side to refuse.

It will ‘not be easy’ for Atletico to retain Barrios if faced with such an offer as the amount could relieve the club’s financial struggles and give them an opportunity to make signings.

The publication asserts that if Tottenham do press forward with such an offer, it will give Atletico a lot to think about, with the decision potentially even depending on whether the midfielder is keen to get a taste of Premier League football.

Tottenham Hotspur are one of the clubs eyeing a move for exciting Belgian forward Charles De Ketelaere but they are expected to face competition from six of their Premier League rivals.

Charles De Ketelaere might not have lived up to his billing at AC Milan, but the youngster has shown his promise since his switch to Atalanta.

The 23-year-old, who can operate as an attacking midfielder, a centre-forward, and a right-winger, has 22 goal contributions to his name across all competitions this season in Bergamo.

It has now been revealed his performances at Atalanta have piqued the interest of a number of English sides ahead of the summer transfer window.

Tottenham one of several clubs eyeing Charles De Ketelaere

CaughtOffside claim that the Belgian international is on the wishlist of several top Premier League sides, with Spurs being one of them.

It is suggested that Ange Postecoglou‘s men could decide to turn to the versatile youngster to add depth to their attacking areas, but the outlet suggests that the strongest interest in the player so far has come from West Ham.

The Hammers have reportedly identified De Ketelaere as a replacement for Lucas Paqueta if the Brazilian departs the London Stadium in the summer.

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Additionally, it is claimed that the Atalanta man might be tempted by the chance of moving to the Premier League at the end of the season, with the Serie A club’s asking price ‘not expected to be extravagant’.

Competition for De Ketelaere could intensify

The outlet names West Ham as the only side which has shown ‘concrete interest’ in the attacker so far, but others are also following his situation closely.

Liverpool, Aston Villa, Newcastle United, Manchester City, and Arsenal are all said to be ‘keeping an eye’ on De Ketelaere’s performances as they eye attacking reinforcements in the summer.

It is asserted that Pep Guardiola’s men are even considering the Atalanta man as a possible successor to Kevin De Bryune.

Tottenham Hotspur travel to Portman Road to face 18th-placed strugglers Ipswich Town this Saturday in the 26th game week of the Premier League.

After nearly another full week of rest following their long-overdue home win against Manchester United, Spurs return to Premier League action against relegation candidates Ipswich Town.

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How both teams go into Ipswich Town vs Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur will look to build on their 1-0 victory against Manchester United last Sunday. Before that, they suffered back-to-back cup exits. However, Spurs have now won consecutive Premier League games including a 2-0 victory over Brentford. Spurs have three wins and two losses in their last five fixtures, keeping a clean sheet in each of those victories.

Ipswich Town, meanwhile, sit 18th in the Premier League table, 13 points behind Spurs. They secured a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa in their last outing after thrashing Coventry City 4-1 in the FA Cup. However, their league form has been poor, with just one win in their last nine fixtures, though that win did come against Chelsea. Ipswich are winless in their previous six league games and are desperate for a result to turn things around.

The reverse fixture saw Ipswich stun Spurs with a 2-1 victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium back in November. Had Spurs won that game, they could have gone third, but things have only spiralled downwards since.

Tottenham team news

Spurs’ injury situation improved ahead of the United game, leaving Ange Postecoglou with decisions to make regarding returning players.

Heung-min Son, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Kevin Danso all suffered knocks but should be fit after a full week of recovery. Timo Werner may also return, having last featured against Tamworth in the FA Cup.

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Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven remain doubts, meaning fans may have to wait longer to see the duo pair up again. The confirmed absentees are Dominic Solanke, Richarlison, and Radu Drăgușin.

Ipswich Town team news

Ipswich have several absentees for this clash. Axel Tuanzebe is suspended after his red card against Aston Villa. Chiedozie Ogbene, Christian Walton, Julio Enciso, and Wes Burns are all ruled out.

Meanwhile, Conor Chaplin, Leif Davis, Sam Morsy, and Sammie Szmodics are a doubt for this fixture.

Predicted Tottenham line-up

Vicario, Udogie, Danso, Davies, Porro, Kulusevski, Bissouma, Maddison, Johnson, Tel, Son.

Pedro Porro may start over Udogie if the latter isn’t fully fit. Bentancur could replace Bissouma in midfield if ready. Expect Ange Postecoglou to substitute Son earlier than usual for Wilson Odobert.

Our insights into Ipswich Town vs Tottenham Hotspur

Despite being newly promoted, Ipswich are fan favourites among the relegation candidates (a huge shoutout to Ed Sheeran) and are considered the least likely to go down. They’ve pulled off surprises against Spurs and Chelsea this season, while also earning draws against Manchester United and Aston Villa (twice).

Even in their last match against Villa, they went down to ten men before half-time yet took the lead and held on until the 70th minute for a draw. Kieran McKenna’s tactical setup troubled Spurs in the reverse fixture, but this time, form and stats favour Ange Postecoglou’s side.

We analysed Ipswich’s recent games, and here’s what we found:

Our prediction

The main threat will come from Liam Delap who has already scored 10 goals this season and is known for his physicality and ability to finish from tight angles. Another name would be Leif Davis – With 10 chances created this season, he has been a provider for Delap and Szmodics, though he remains doubtful for this game.

At the other end, Djed Spence has been in excellent form, ranking as the highest-rated defender in the Premier League in 2025 (7.52). Wilson Odobert, who impressed fans in his cameo against Manchester United, could also play a key role if introduced from the bench.

A win for Spurs would keep them in 12th place, but it would mean they are finally closer to the top four than the relegation zone. Ipswich, meanwhile, could climb out of the bottom three with a victory. However, given Spurs have key players back and Ipswich have only won once at home this season, an upset seems unlikely this time.

Both sides have scored seven goals in their last five matches, suggesting a goal-scoring contest. But with Guglielmo Vicario back in goal, Spurs could secure another clean sheet.

The Standard’s Dan Kilpatrick has now shared what he has heard about Daniel Levy’s plans if Tottenham Hotspur are brought out by a consortium in the near future, but he may not get everything his own way.

We have heard plenty of speculation over potential investment or even a full buyout of Tottenham over the last few months, which might come as music to the ears of many Spurs fans, who want to see a change in ownership.

It emerged last week that a group of private investors from Qatar are looking to buy out Tottenham from ENIC and the other shareholders.

However, curiously, it was explained that if the Qatari investors are successful in taking over the North London club, they would hand Daniel Levy a long-term contract and allow him to continue running the club.

Dan Kilpatrick sheds light on Daniel Levy’s Tottenham plans

Kilpatrick has now confirmed that he has heard that the Tottenham chairman‘s wish is to continue at the helm of Spurs even if its ownership changes hands.

However, the journalist questioned if any new owners would want to stick with the 63-year-old, given the negative publicity such a decision would generate amidst the recent criticism aimed at Levy.

When asked about Levy potentially continuing as chairman in the event of a takeover, Kilpatrick said on Rule The Roost Podcast: “Yeah, I’ve heard the whispers. I believe, although the club has always denied it, that Levy did hold talks with Nasser from PSG a couple of years ago about a minority investment that never went anywhere.

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“But there has been interest from Qatar. And I think it is fair to say that it’s kind of well-known and well-talked about that Levy would kind of like to stay on in the event of ENIC becoming potentially a minority partner. You know, I haven’t written that because I haven’t kind of been able to double-source it.

“But I don’t mind saying it because it’s been reported and yeah, it’s been rumoured for a while. I mean, in terms of my take on that, I find it very, very interesting because I think Levy does feel like, I hesitate to say the word toxic because it might be a bit strong, but you know, obviously, there’s a lot of unrest towards him by supporters.

“So it would be, it’s almost hard to imagine that a company would buy Spurs and then say we want to keep this guy who’s a kind of lightning rod for frustrations in place.”

Investors will appreciate Levy’s financial work at Spurs

While there is no doubt that Levy has failed to deliver trophies to Tottenham, he is considered to be among the best directors across all of global sport, given the way he has built up the club off the pitch.

Any potential investors will appreciate the work he has done and the revenue streams he has created at the club. The primary concern of anyone willing to invest several billions of pounds to buy Tottenham would be the club’s bottom line.

However, Kilpatrick makes a good point about the perception of Levy among Spurs fans and about the negative PR keeping him in charge will generate, which might dissuade any new owners from continuing with the 63-year-old.

Richards Keys has revealed that he heard a significant development over a potential Qatari takeover of Tottenham Hotspur while also sending a message to Daniel Levy about selling the club.

We saw a huge protest from Tottenham fans ahead of the clash against Manchester United on Sunday, with thousands of supporters calling for the current owners to leave.

Those supporters may soon get their wish as it was reported last week that a group of private investors from Qatar are eyeing a full buyout of Tottenham.

However, the one thing that might please some fans is that it was explained that the prospective new owners are willing to offer Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy a long-term contract and allow him to continue running the club.

Former striker Jermain Defoe admitted Daniel Levy will have been hurt by the protests seen outside the stadium ahead of the 1-0 win over Manchester United at the weekend.

Richard Keys reveals what he has heard about Qatari Tottenham takeover

Richard Keys, who works for Qatari media outlet beIN SPORTS, has now provided some inside scoop on his understanding of a potential Tottenham takeover.

The TV former Sky presenter revealed that he has spoken to someone who thinks that the deal is as good as done, although he himself expressed doubt if that was the case.

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Keys also warned Daniel Levy not to play hardball, explaining that the investors could turn their attention to other footballing takeover opportunities if he decides to dig in his heels.

He wrote within his personal blog: “Oh – you’ll be interested to hear that I was in the company of someone this weekend that reckons a deal to buy Spurs is done. I don’t think it is, but I’m pretty sure conversations have been taking place.

“If so, I’d say this to Daniel Levy. Don’t play hardball Daniel – you might regret it. I’m also hearing the owners of one of the top four clubs could be ready to sell. They’re arguably a better proposition for a buyer and would tempt a bid before Spurs.”

Daniel Levy may have a decision to make over Tottenham ownership

Daniel Levy and the Tottenham board know that they are now sitting on a very attractive asset, given the multiple revenue streams that they have built at Spurs outside of football with music concerts, NFL and other events being regularly held within Tottenham Hotspur Stadium throughout the year.

The Tottenham supremo is unlikely to be tempted into a quick sale and will likely hold out for the valuation that the club have in mind.

This might be an attempt by the Qatari investors to put pressure on the Spurs chairman by leaking some news to the media, but one would not expect that to make much of a difference.

Levy will likely be in attendance when Tottenham travel to Ipswich Town this weekend looking to climb the Premier League table and take revenge on the defeat they suffered against the Tractor Boys earlier this season.

Tottenham Hotspur could be in line for a takeover as a consortium from Qatar shows interest, and Daniel Levy may even give them a discount on his original valuation.

Many Spurs fans calling for Daniel Levy to leave

Levy‘s popularity with the Tottenham fan base appears to be at an all-time low at the moment, with the supporters regularly chanting for the club chairman to depart during recent matches.

Spurs fans have reportedly organised a huge sit-in protest ahead of their upcoming home game against Manchester United to express their discontent with the way Levy and the owners have run the club.

It now looks like some fans might finally get their wish as a Middle Eastern consortium is stepping up efforts to buy a controlling stake in Spurs, but there is one major catch.

What did the report say about Daniel Levy’s future?

Spurs Web relayed a report from the Guardian this week that said a group of investors from Qatar are looking to buy out Tottenham, but the consortium may not replace Levy as chairman.

The report says that the prospective investors are willing to give the 63-year-old a long-term contract to continue running the club as executive chairman.

Although the identity of the Qatari consortium is unclear, it is made clear that they are private individuals rather than the government-backed Qatar Sports Investment (QSI) or Sheikh Jassim.

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They want control of the North London club, and their takeover could take the form of a phased buyout, but even if ENIC become a minority shareholder, the newcomers are ready to offer Levy a management contract to continue running the club.

This all comes as the BBC report that Daniel Levy is willing to step down from his role at Tottenham if and when the time is right.

Daniel Levy could discount Tottenham takeover

Football Insider relay this report from The Guardian and offer their own information on how much a potential Qatari takeover of Spurs would be worth.

They explain that Levy has valued the whole club at £3.75 billion while holding discussions with various parties about the sale of a potential minority stake.

In the wake of their ongoing injury crisis, Tottenham Hotspur have submitted plans to improve the medical facilities at their Hotspur Way training ground.

Tottenham Hotspur’s injury crisis

Tottenham Hotspur have been dealing with an injury crisis that has severely impacted their squad, sidelining well over ten players in recent weeks.

This crisis has forced manager Ange Postecoglou to rely heavily on a small core of players for significant portions of the season. In fact, only five Spurs players have managed to avoid the treatment room so far this campaign.

In an effort to prevent the situation from worsening, Spurs have parted ways with their former medical staff and appointed new personnel.

Tottenham submit plans for Hotspur Way training ground extension

Despite their efforts, players continue to drop like flies. In January alone, the Lilywhites lost Solanke, Maddison, Drăgușin, Werner, and Brennan Johnson to injuries.

According to the latest reports from football.london, Spurs have now submitted plans to expand their Hotspur Way training ground, which will include new facilities aimed at supporting the struggling first team.

The proposed plans, as revealed by the publication, are expected to feature a new and improved gym alongside an upgraded treatment room.

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It is understood that Spurs have sent their plans to Enfield Council, which validated them earlier this month, and they will now progress through the planning process.

If approved, the new facilities—first discussed in 2021—will result in an extension to the western side of the first-team building at the Hotspur Way training complex in Enfield.

What will the improved medical facilities at the training ground include?

The design and access statement submitted to the council by FA Architects, reads: “The proposed first team extension was developed as a direct response to the club’s ongoing operational needs, as they seek to continue their success at the highest level of European football.

“The club is committed to continue delivering a high-quality service and talent development suited for a top-tier football team. As a result, the size and existing facilities in its current building must follow suit in terms of expansion and improvement, within this advancing field of sports facilities.

“Since the training centre opened nearly 10 years ago in late 2012 there have been a number of developments across the elite men’s professional game and sports science that now require the club to investigate the need to expand the gym and medical wing at the training centre.

“This would support the operational and training requirements of the first team, and help to maintain the facility’s world-class status, which is vital to the club’s ability to perform at the highest national and international levels, as well as attract future talent.

“These new developments in sports science have required the number of permanent staff members to increase from 105 in 2016 to 300 in 2023, due to the expansion of existing departments within the centre, and a number of newly formed ones.”

Here’s a list of what the improved medical facility is set to include:

Football finance expert Kieran Maguire has revealed some interesting details about Tottenham’s search for a new stadium naming rights partner and suggests that there is now one major concern for the North London club in securing a lucrative deal.

Tottenham are trying to find a stadium naming rights partner

It has now been nearly six years since Spurs moved into their new stadium, but the club have still not managed to find a naming rights partner so far.

Reports over recent months have claimed that the Lilywhites have had conversations with Amazon, Google, and DHL regarding a long-term deal.

Some sources have suggested that Daniel Levy is holding out for a lucrative 10-year deal worth around £25m per year.

Concern expressed over Tottenham’s search for naming rights partner

Kieran Maguire has now revealed that the North London club have held plenty of advanced discussions with various brands and have come close to finalising a deal on a few occasions.

However, he expressed a worry that the value of the naming rights of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium may drop the longer Spurs take to find a partner, given that the venue is starting to be known by its generic name.

When asked about Spurs’ search for a naming rights partner, Maguire told TBR Football: “From my understanding, they have been looking to get a long-term deal and they have got close on a number of occasions but no cigar in terms of sign-off on both sides. The concern is that the longer you leave it, the more embedded the name of the stadium as it is becoming among fans.

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“Officially, it’s the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but Spurs fans just call it White Hart Lane. The media still swallow the official name because it becomes much easier to transition to the Nike Arena or whatever it is going to be called. My concern is that the longer it takes, the pool of potential partners decreases.

“On the other hand, Man City’s stadium was the Commonwealth Stadium before it became the Etihad and we still all refer to it as the Etihad these days. So, that first deal is the big one. I can understand Spurs being cautious to a degree. But there must be a reason why the deal has not been signed off. I think the finger is very much pointed at one person here.”

Why Daniel Levy is happy to wait for the right deal

Levy has not at all been in a hurry to secure a naming rights partner and seems happy to wait for the right sort of deal.

That could be because the club’s brand stands to benefit as an increasing number of sporting events and concerts are held at the venue called the ‘Tottenham Hotspur Stadium’.

On Wednesday morning, King Charles III paid a visit to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where he met with club chairman Daniel Levy and star players Bethany England and Heung-min Son – but why?

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, known as a state-of-the-art masterpiece, has become a major attraction not just for Spurs fans but for the wider footballing world.

This five-year-old structure is far more than just a football venue; it regularly hosts a variety of events, from concerts to NFL games.

While Daniel Levy has faced his fair share of criticism—some of it justified—the construction of the stadium has significantly boosted the club’s finances, establishing Tottenham as one of the richest football clubs in the world.

Why King Charles was at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

On Wednesday morning, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium welcomed royalty as King Charles paid a visit to N17 and met a few people around the club.

According to football.london, the focus of the visit was to highlight the impressive charity work carried out by both Tottenham Hotspur and the NFL.

The King, dressed in a tailored navy suit, was greeted by Daniel Levy and taken on a tour of the stadium, where he met several key figures involved in these charitable initiatives.

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King Charles also met with participants from The Prince’s Trust, a youth charity he founded in 1976. Some of the young people he met were involved in The Trust’s Get into Security programme with Tottenham and are now employed at the stadium.

The visit concluded with a ceremonial exchange of gifts. Heung-min Son and Bethany England presented King Charles with a replica of Tottenham’s original golden cockerel statue, while representatives of the NFL handed him an American football from the recent Super Bowl, won by the Philadelphia Eagles.

More charitable events by Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur’s charitable works do not stop there, as Spurs Legends are set to line-up against AC Milan Glorie on Sunday, 23 March, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with kick-off set for 2 pm.

The Spurs Legends team will feature names such as Ledley King, Aaron Lennon and Teddy Sheringham, while the AC Milan Glorie team, will feature the likes of Nelson Dida, Serginho, Massimo Ambrosini, Roque Junior, and Dario Simic.

All proceeds from the match will go to the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, guaranteeing that the funds support local charitable initiatives directly.