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Tottenham fans all say the same about Dele Alli’s ‘magical’ return as former star trains at Hotspur Way

Tottenham Hotspur supporters have made their feelings clear on re-signing Dele Alli after the latest update from Hotspur Way.

The 29-year-old is currently without a club, having only made one appearance for Como in Serie A before his contract expired, returning to North London for training while he searches for a new club.

Alli made a total of 269 appearances for the Lilywhites until departing in January 2022, joining Everton, Besiktas and, most recently, Como, for a very short six-month spell.

His career has been plagued by injuries, while also coming out about his personal trauma away from the sport, but ahead of the winter transfer window, Football Insider revealed Championship interest in Alli.

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Dele Alli tipped for ‘pay as you play’ contract at Tottenham

Igor Tudor is currently dealing with multiple big injuries, as well as potential relegation from the Premier League, with James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and Mohammed Kudus still sidelined.

The former player has been training at Hotspur Way, with one fan saying that Alli would currently be “Tottenham’s best player” should they sign him, with another suggesting a “pay as you play” contract.

A third fan believes that Alli’s return to Hotspur Way on a permanent basis would be “magical,” pushing hard for the club to sign him as a free agent.

What has Alli said about his stalled career?

Alli was welcomed to North London last month for Spurs’ clash with Arsenal, addressing the supporters on the pitch during the half-time break.

Speaking from the heart, he said: “I can’t wait to get back on the pitch playing, hopefully it won’t be too long now. I hope you’ve missed me as much as I’ve missed you.

“A lot has happened in our journeys since we were last together, but I’m back today, and I hope you know that you’ll always be my family.”

Given his lack of football over the last few seasons, it would be an incredibly difficult transition back to Premier League football, but it might be a different situation should the club be relegated.

A return to Tottenham could be on the cards should they be playing Championship football next season, but it remains to be seen what his future holds as he continues to work his way back to full fitness.

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Daniel Levy is ‘missed’ at Tottenham, ex-Premier League CEO reveals why

Tottenham Hotspur’s commercial issues means the club will miss former executive chairman Daniel Levy’s negotiating skills.

That is according to ex-Everton, Aston Villa, and Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, who has questioned the leadership at the top of Spurs.

Levy departed Spurs after nearly 25 years at the club in September 2025, with the businessman credited for increasing their commercial value.

Spurs could face a huge financial hit if the club are relegated from the Premier League this season, with Igor Tudor’s side only four points above the relegation zone.

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Daniel Levy ”very hard to replace’ at Tottenham

Everton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – is unsure who is behind Spurs’ commercial situation now Levy has left the club.

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Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness believes Levy will be “missed” at Spurs.

He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “I think Spurs are in a bit of a problem here in terms of the commercial side.

“Again, is the leadership really there behind the scenes and driving that commercial situation? Daniel was always the one who was hands-on negotiating those deals.

“And I just think, he’s going to be very, very hard to replace in that area. He had a vision of what he brought to the stadium in terms of what it was worth, and he was getting there, so I think he’s going to be missed from the commercial point of view as well.”

How much would Tottenham lose on Premier League relegation?

Spurs would lose £75million on Premier League relegation, due to a significant drop in broadcast revenue if they played in the Championship next season.

The north London club have never been relegated from the Premier League, and they face losing many of their top players too if they drop into the second tier.

Matchday revenue would also likely drop in the Championship, but Spurs would back themselves to get promoted back to the Premier League at the first attempt.

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‘Send them down’ – Arsenal fans can’t stop laughing at Tottenham ‘crying about refs’ in new letter

Arsenal supporters are in absolute bits after learning of Tottenham’s new letter to the PGMOL about recent refereeing errors.

The Gunners currently sit atop the Premier League table, five points clear of Man City with nine games remaining, while their bitter rivals are just four points above the relegation zone.

Even under new manager Igor Tudor, there is a very real chance that Spurs are playing Championship football next season, with West Ham, Nottingham Forest and Leeds United all showing a fighting spirit.

Former Spurs scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Tudor is already in “big trouble” at Spurs.

Meanwhile, Arsenal could also win the Champions League, with a quadruple of trophies there for the taking this season, all with the joy of watching their biggest rivals fall by the wayside.

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Arsenal supporters are in bits at Tottenham’s PGMOL letter

The Lilywhites have now written to the PGMOL about inconsistent refereeing decisions in the Premier League, especially when it comes to decisions inside the penalty area, as per BBC Sport.

Arsenal fans are now accusing the club of “crying about refs” despite their incredibly poor run of results in the league, with others wishing relegation upon Tudor’s side.

Another supporter called out Spurs as a “pathetic institution,” while others just couldn’t stop themselves from laughing at the update coming out of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

How have Tottenham supporters reacted to the news?

Unsurprisingly, the reaction from across North London is a very positive one, with one supporter writing about the “absolutely baffling” inconsistencies across Premier League games.

They certainly have a point. Just one game after Randal Kolo Muani’s goal against Arsenal was ruled out, Harry Wilson’s goal was allowed to stand despite a clear push on Radu Dragusin.

It is unclear exactly what the club and its supporters are expecting from the complaints to the PGMOL, but those at the stadium have been waiting for action to be taken against the referees.

Many will argue that the Lilywhites might be further up the Premier League table without these errors. There is certainly a case there.

Tottenham owners a total embarrassment as relegation blame aimed at PGMOL

Joe Lewis and the ENIC Group are already attempting to pass the buck as Tottenham Hotspur drift ever-closer to Premier League relegation.

With former Juventus boss Igor Tudor now in charge, Tottenham sit 16th in the Premier League table after 28 matches, just four points above the dropzone.

A similar form also saw Ange Postecoglou removed from his post during the summer, only for the same to happen to Thomas Frank as recently as last month.

Borussia Dortmund have no desire to let Niko Kovac leave, Football Insider understands, with Tudor already under pressure after back-to-back defeats, and that is only the tip of the iceberg for mistakes in North London.

His comments about Arsenal have not been the most helpful, either.

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Tottenham failures laid bare for all to see

The blame for performances on the pitch ultimately falls on the manager, the figure in the dugout making all the decisions, but the problems run so much deeper than that at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Despite knowing the trouble that Spurs were facing this season, the hierarchy invested in just four players during the winter transfer window – Mason Melia, Conor Gallagher, Souza and James Wilson.

Only one of the quartet, Gallagher, is being given regular minutes, with Melia and Wilson seen as players for the future, even with all the long-term injuries currently troubling the manager.

Lewis and Co. could have shown the supporters just how much they care for the club, splashing the cash during the winter. Instead, the blame is being aimed at Howard Webb, the head of PGMOL.

Joe Lewis ENIC Group to blame for Premier League relegation

According to BBC Sport (3 March), Spurs have written to the PGMOL to raise concerns over key refereeing decisions, which is especially key after contrasting conclusions against Arsenal and Fulham.

Randal Kolo Muani saw a goal ruled out for a contentious push on Gabriel Magalhaes, but just one game later, Harry Wilson’s opener for Fulham was allowed to stand despite a blatant foul on Radu Dragusin.

While there is clearly a need for an explanation, teams up and down the division are being plagued by poor refereeing decisions. This feels like nothing more than a distraction from the owners’ failures off the pitch.

What do they expect to happen? Games get replayed? Points get added on? No. Spurs are well-amongst a Premier League relegation battle. They can cry over past results, or they admit their mistakes behind the scenes.

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Exclusive: Borussia Dortmund stance on allowing Niko Kovac to join Tottenham revealed

Borussia Dortmund are adamant that they don’t want to lose manager Niko Kovac as Tottenham step up their interest, sources have told Football Insider.

The Croatian is one of several candidates from across Europe that the Lilywhites are currently doing their due diligence on, but Dortmund are prepared to do “everything they can” to keep hold of him.

Tottenham have got the 54-year-old in their sights as one of a number of options who could be appointed as their next permanent boss, but sources say that Mauricio Pochettino remains the number one option at the moment.

Kovac is under pressure from the Dortmund fans after their recent Champions League exit, and has never hidden his desire to work in the Premier League, but the German giants are willing to do everything in their power to prevent an exit.

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Tottenham in contact for Niko Kovac amid contract latest

According to recent reports in Germany, Tottenham have already made contact over a move for Kovac, as they step up their interest ahead of their next appointment in the summer.

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Dortmund’s exit from the Champions League at the hands of Atalanta has prompted a “financial drama” at the club, according to Bild, with an immediate loss of £9.6million expected as a result.

Nevertheless, the club hierarchy are still said to have “great trust” in the boss, and have no desire to lose him, despite the pressure that has arisen from the fanbase of late.

Kovac is set to enter the final year of his contract at the Westfalenstadion at the end of the season, and is believed to be open to the idea of a move to the Premier League.

However, if Tottenham were to decide that Kovac was the man they want in the dugout for next season, then they would have to find a way of convincing the Dortmund board to engage with them.

Latest chances of Spurs appointing Andoni Iraola

Football Insider revealed last weekend that it now looks increasingly unlikely that Spurs will be able to appoint Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola this summer.

The Spaniard is not among the frontrunners to take the reins in North London at the moment, and there is also expected to be a whole host of other interest in his services from both the Premier League and beyond.

However, there is also a growing feeling behind the scenes at the Vitality Stadium that Iraola may decide to extend his contract and continue the impressive project that he has started on the South Coast.

It had been expected that he would depart as a free agent at the end of the season, but there is now a chance that the Cherries are ultimately able to resist the interest from elsewhere.

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‘Huge concern’: Tottenham could sack Igor Tudor in new twist

Igor Tudor has had a dreadful start to life as the interim manager at Tottenham Hotspur and plans are already in place for him to move on at the end of the season.

The interim boss has suffered two defeats in his first two games, against Arsenal and Fulham, while his press conferences have offered little respite from the misery.

Tudor has not minced his words when discussing the club’s current situation, bemoaning their ever-growing injury list and slamming both performances so far.

As a result, former Tottenham scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Tudor will leave Spurs at the end of the season if not before then.

Tottenham are targeting the likes of Mauricio Pochettino, who remains their top target, but they are finding it difficult to assess with regelation still a “huge concern”.

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Igor Tudor could be sacked by Tottenham

Brown told Football Insider on 2 March that Tudor’s comments show Tottenham will be relegated, with no belief in the side that they can turn their form around.

The interim manager’s appointment has done little to galvanise the players, and there is already a feeling behind the scenes that they got the decision wrong.

“I was surprised when they brought Tudor in,” Brown told Football Insider.

“He’s got experience in Europe, but he’s never managed in the Premier League and never managed a club like Tottenham, it’s a different ball game entirely.

“I don’t think there’s any chance he stays on beyond the end of the season, with the results he’s had and the way he’s been speaking to the media.

“There’s even a possibility he could go before the end of the season if they keep losing games.

“Relegation is obviously a major concern and it changes the way they have to think about everything, it’s going to change which managers they can bring in as well.

“It’s difficult to see how they’re going to get out of this situation, especially with the manager in charge who hasn’t exactly given people hope.”

Who is on Tottenham’s managerial shortlist?

With Tudor now not expected to remain in place as the manager following his interim spell, Spurs are looking at a number of options to fill the vacancy.

The likes of Pochettino and Marco Silva are targets for Spurs and both could be available ahead of the summer when they will be desperately searching.

Pochettino is currently managing the USA and will lead them at the World Cup, but could be available after, while Silva is out of contract at Fulham.

The likes of Niko Kovac and Andoni Iraola have also been linked with the position as Tottenham remain keen to assess all of their options before making a move.

They will also have to wait on the outcome of the season, with relegation a very real possibility which would put an end to any ambitious plans.

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Revealed: Dean Henderson’s stance on quitting Crystal Palace for Tottenham

Dean Henderson has emerged among the leading candidates for Tottenham as they set their sights on signing a new goalkeeper this summer.

Tottenham are already preparing for life without Guglielmo Vicario, who has been heavily linked with a return to Italy with Juventus and Inter Milan interested.

Henderson has emerged as one of their top targets for the position thanks to his impressive displays under Oliver Glasner and as a key part of Crystal Palace‘s success.

However, as I explained on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, the England international is very happy at Palace and has no plans to leave.

He has recently been named the new club captain at Selhurst Park following Marc Guehi’s move to Man City, and the Eagles are extremely reluctant to let him go.

Dean Henderson unlikely to quit Crystal Palace

Former Spurs scout Mick Brown told Football Insider on 25 February that Henderson is on Tottenham’s list of targets as they prepare to lose Vicario.

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Spurs’ recruitment team have been assessing a number of potential alternatives to the 29-year-old and believe the England international would be an upgrade.

However, they could be dealt a blow in their pursuit, with Henderson not considering a move away from Palace while he remains a crucial part of their plans.

Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “It would take a lot, no doubt about that. Dean Henderson is crucial to that Palace project going forward.

“He’s taken over the captaincy since the departure of Marc Guehi and really bought into that role.

“He obviously seems like he’s happy at the club as well. You see him, the way he celebrates wins and everything else that he does. Seemingly enjoying life at Crystal Palace.

“Got a great relationship with the supporters there as well, so I don’t think he’s got any intention of leaving the club any time soon.

“Dean Henderson would be somebody who could definitely go in and make an impact at Tottenham if they were to peruse their interest.

“But from a Palace point of view, I don’t see them letting him go easily. So it won’t be easy for Tottenham if they do plan to make a move for Henderson.“

Crystal Palace could block Tottenham’s Henderson move

Despite the growing interest in Henderson thanks to his performances at Selhurst Park, those displays have only made the Eagles more reluctant to let him go.

Football Insider revealed on 1 March that Crystal Palace will not sell Henderson this summer as he remains a crucial part of their long-term plans.

The Eagles have already lost Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze in the last two transfer windows and have no plans to lose more key players from their squad.

Having been made the club captain, the goalkeeper has stepped up his leadership of the side as well as forging a strong relationship with the supporters.

He also issued a warning to any teammates considering their futures at Palace, telling them to be “very careful” and to focus on performing this season.

Sources: Crystal Palace make Dean Henderson transfer plan after Tottenham news

Crystal Palace will block any approaches for Dean Henderson this summer despite growing interest from Tottenham and other top clubs.

The 28-year-old has been a crucial part of Palace‘s success under Oliver Glasner and they have no plans to let him go ahead of what is set to be a turbulent summer.

The Eagles are determined to keep their captain at the club beyond the end of the season and it would take a huge offer to even make them think about losing him.

As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, Palace are determined to avoid too much upheaval and hope to keep their best players.

Tottenham are among the clubs who could make a move to lure him away from Selhurst Park, but will be met with stern resistance from the South Londoners.

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Crystal Palace could block Tottenham move for Dean Henderson

Former Spurs scout Mick Brown told Football Insider on 25 February that Henderson is on Tottenham’s list of targets as they prepare to lose Guglielmo Vicario.

The Italy international is widely expected to leave the North London club at the end of the season and return to his home country with growing interest in his signature.

However, Tottenham may be forced to look elsewhere in their pursuit of a replacement, as Crystal Palace will not entertain offers for Henderson this summer.

Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “It would take a lot, no doubt about that. Dean Henderson is crucial to that Palace project going forward.

“He’s taken over the captaincy since the departure of Marc Guehi.

“If Vicario does end up leaving Tottenham this summer, they’re going to have to bring in a replacement, there’s no doubt about that.

“Dean Henderson would be somebody who could definitely go in there and make an impact at Tottenham if they were to peruse their interest.

“But from a Palace point of view, I don’t see them letting him go easily.

“They’ve obviously had difficulties in the last couple of windows, losing Ebere Eze and Marc Guehi, and they wont want to lose another key player. It would send out the wrong signals.

“So it won’t be easy for Tottenham if they do plan to make a move for Dean Henderson.”

Crystal Palace fear summer exodus after Oliver Glaser claim

Henderson is not the only star name being linked with a move away from Selhurst Park this summer as many could follow Glasner out of the door.

Brown told Football Insider on 26 February that Crystal Palace fear losing their best players after they have already seen Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi leave.

Palace’s concerns have ramped up after Glasner claimed some of his players are already looking towards next season and whether they might secure a move elsewhere.

He claimed: “Many players think they have to move on and some are looking at where they will play next year rather than where they are playing right now.” [via Bobby Manzi]

While the boss didn’t expand on which players this was in reference to, Brown told Football Insider that Adam Wharton could be about to leave Crystal Palace.

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‘Worst-case scenario’: This is why Tottenham could be forced to accept Archie Gray offer

Tottenham could be forced to sell Archie Gray and a number of other star players if they suffer relegation from the Premier League this season.

In what has been a dismal season for the North London side, interim boss Igor Tudor still has a lot of work to do if he is to drag them away from a relegation scrap.

West Ham’s 5-2 defeat to Liverpool has afforded Spurs some respite ahead of their trip to Fulham on 1 March, with the chance to pull seven points clear of the drop zone.

However, as I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, there is still a real chance Tottenham could fall into the Championship.

In that case, they would be unable to keep hold of their best players, and the likes of Gray could be quickly snapped up amid growing interest in his services.

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Tottenham could be forced to sell Archie Gray

Football Insider revealed on 27 February that Tottenham have no plans to sell Gray and see him as a vital part of their squad both now and for the future.

Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are among the teams being tipped with a move for the versatile midfielder, but Spurs are prepared to do what they can to keep him.

However, if they do suffer a shock relegation, those plans will have to be scrapped and the biggest clubs across Europe will likely make moves to lure him away.

Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “Obviously, Tottenham spent a lot of money to sign Archie Gray from Leeds.

“He’s been one of the shining lights for Tottenham in the last 12-18 months.

“Such a versatile player, he’s slotted into so many positions. Right-back, centre-back, midfield, he’s played everywhere and been a real success for Spurs.

“Obviously they’re battling relegation right now as well but I don’t think they’ll be entertaining any offers for Archie Gray.

“Only if the worst-case scenario comes through and they got relegated, then something potentially could happen.

“Tottenham are really looking ahead to the future want to keep Gray and build around him rather than allowing him to move on, despite the interest from the top European clubs.

“But if they go down, they could be forced to sell him because it will be difficult for them to keep hold of their best players.”

Which other players could be set to leave Tottenham?

Gray is not the only star name being linked with a move away from North London this summer after what has proved to be a nightmare season for Spurs.

Football Insider revealed on 23 February that Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven could leave Tottenham, with plans already in place for that eventuality.

Both Romero and Van de Ven have been linked with some of Europe’s top clubs in recent weeks, with the likes of Liverpool and Real Madrid keeping tabs on their situation.

Meanwhile, former Tottenham scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Tottenham are prepared to let Guglielmo Vicario leave at the end of the season.

Inter Milan and Juventus are both interested in the goalkeeper and would be prepared to bring him back to Italy, while he would be interested in the move.

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