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Tottenham Hotspur could win the race to sign Victor Boniface as Hotspur Way has been identified as a viable destination after current employers Bayer Leverkusen have shown a willingness to sanction his departure during the summer transfer window, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Although Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou bolstered his attacking options ahead of the campaign getting underway, with Dominic Solanke becoming the most expensive recruit in the north Londoners' history when he sealed a £65million switch from Bournemouth in August, there remains an appetite to secure additional firepower.

Mathys Tel may also be kept at Tottenham, thanks to there being a £45million option to buy the Frenchman at the end of his initial loan move from Bayern Munich, but Boniface is firmly on the capital club's radar as they make preparations for their Europa League semi-final first leg clash with Bodo/Glimt.

Postecoglou Could Win Race to Sign Boniface

Nigeria international on course to leave current surroundings

Tottenham has become the most likely Premier League landing spot for Boniface, according to GMS sources, with the north Londoners refusing to rule out the possibility of attempting to take advantage of him being put on the market by Bayer Leverkusen ahead of the summer transfer window opening for business.

The German giants are prepared to sell the striker if a bid in the region of £43million is lodged in the coming months, having struggled to rediscover the form that spearheaded his current employers to the Bundesliga title last season, and Spurs are contemplating whether to up the ante.

GMS sources have been informed that Tottenham have been alerted to Boniface's availability and, after initially including him on their shortlist of targets less than 12 months ago, are increasingly confident that he will be allowed to embark on a fresh challenge if Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso walks away from the dugout.

The Nigeria international saw a big-money move to Al-Nassr fall through midway through the season, thanks to the Saudi Pro League big-spenders opting to land Jhon Duran from Aston Villa instead, and Spurs are mulling over whether they should profit from the situation by pouncing.

Alonso has supported Boniface during tough periods in Germany, GMS sources have learned, but his expected departure from the Bayer Leverkusen hot-seat could open the door for Tottenham as they go in search of fresh competition for Solanke at the same time as there being doubts over captain Heung-min Son's long-term future.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Victor Boniface has been averaging a goal every 127 minutes in the Bundesliga this season

Spurs Face Stiff Competition to Land Boniface

North Londoners are not only Premier League side showing interest

GMS sources have been told that Tottenham are facing competition for Boniface's services as West Ham United are also being seen as a viable option thanks to them taking note of his availability when spreading the net wide as they seek a new first-choice marksman ahead of Graham Potter's first full season at the helm.

The Hammers are interested in finding out more about Bayer Leverkusen's demands for the 24-year-old, who has been described as 'world-class', meaning that Spurs may be forced to act quickly if they want to ensure that they come out on top in the battle for a summer agreement instead of their London rivals.

Tottenham and West Ham are the most likely destinations for Boniface if he opts to embark on a fresh challenge in the Premier League, GMS sources understand, despite the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool also being linked with wanting to recruit him less than 12 months ago.

Spurs are eager to upgrade their squad after spending lengthy spells of the campaign sitting just above the relegation zone, and GMS sources recently revealed that an enquiry for Conor Gallagher may be launched in an attempt to discover whether Atletico Madrid are prepared to cash in.

All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 30/04/2025

Tottenham Hotspur star Lucas Bergvall will remain on the radar of La Liga title-chasers Real Madrid and the possibility of being the subject of a Bernabeu bid in the coming years has not been ruled out despite his decision to pen a new long-term contract at Hotspur Way, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Spurs showed plenty of ambition ahead of the campaign getting underway, with Dominic Solanke becoming the most expensive acquisition in the north Londoners' history thanks to completing a £65million move from Bournemouth, and boss Ange Postecoglou could end their trophy drought by tasting Europa League glory.

Preparations are being made for Tottenham's semi-final first leg against Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt and, despite knowing that they have an obligation to buy Kevin Danso for £20.9million when his loan switch from Lens expires, they have chosen to reward Bergvall with fresh terms.

Bergvall Boasting Interest Despite Fresh Deal

Central midfielder pinpointed as potential future signing at Bernabeu

Bergvall is being tracked by European giants Real Madrid, according to GMS sources, and the Spanish heavyweights are planning to continue keeping tabs on his performances despite his decision to commit his long-term future to Tottenham by signing a new contract earlier this week.

The central midfielder insisted that he has ambitions to 'win everything' in a Spurs shirt after penning a fresh six-year deal which is due to keep him in the capital until 2031, but Los Blancos have remained undeterred and are still entertaining the possibility of eventually attempting to offer an exit route.

GMS sources have been informed that Bergvall will not walk away from Tottenham during the summer transfer window, having put pen-to-paper, but Real Madrid are interested in making him a future signing as they are determined to recruit the leading talents of his generation in the coming years.

Spurs parted with close to £9million in order to recruit the Sweden international from Djurgardens last year, beating Barcelona to his signature in the process, and he has gone on to make himself a key component of Postecoglou's plans despite facing competition from the likes of Rodrigo Bentancur, Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr.

Real Madrid are adamant that Bergvall has a very high ceiling, GMS sources have learned, and they are keen to enter negotiations with Tottenham further down the line even though the big development of him signing a new contract has resulted in them accepting that a move in the coming months is not on the cards.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Lucas Bergvall won five ground duels and made two interceptions during Tottenham Hotspur's defeat to Liverpool last weekend

Bergvall Pleased with Growth in North London

Teenager remains convinced recruitment strategy will pay off

GMS sources have been told that Bergvall is fully committed to Tottenham after being rewarded with a new contract, complicating matters for Real Madrid, and he has a desire to become an even more important member of the squad after being pleased with his personal growth over the course of the campaign.

The 19-year-old has been gaining admiring glances thanks to his performances in a Spurs shirt, leading to him being described as 'unstoppable' by Manchester City chief Pep Guardiola, but Los Blancos' interest was not enough to convince him to snub the opportunity to agree fresh terms in north London.

Bergvall is loving life at Tottenham and believes his current employers' recruitment strategy will pay off, GMS sources understand, resulting in him not being concerned about being in the bottom half of the Premier League and at risk of missing out on securing European qualification for next season.

There remains uncertainty over Postecoglou's future at the helm, with GMS sources recently revealing that Spurs are considering Jurgen Klopp, Xabi Alonso and Carlo Ancelotti as potential successors, but the teenager did not hesitate when he was handed the chance to clinch an improved deal.

All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 30/04/2025

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move to appoint Niko Kovac to replace Ange Postecoglou, and Fabrizio Romano, writing in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT newsletter, has provided an update on the situation.

Postecoglou's position is under scrutiny despite guiding the team to the Europa League semi-finals, where they face Bodo/Glimt in the first leg on Thursday. Despite a promising start, Spurs have suffered 19 Premier League defeats, equaling their worst-ever record from the 1993–94 season, and currently sit 16th in the table.

Kovac, who was appointed as Borussia Dortmund's head coach in January 2025, signed an 18-month contract with the Bundesliga club, being labelled as one of the 'best coaches in Europe' in the process. He's now being linked with a move to north London, and Romano has responded to those claims.

Nothing advanced

Writing in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT newsletter, Romano has suggested that he's not aware of anything advanced between Tottenham and Kovac at this stage. The respected reporter adds that Spurs won't make a decision on sacking Postecoglou until after the Europa League semi-final...

"I’m not aware of anything advanced on this one yet, Spurs will not make any decision now with the Europa League semi finals due to start soon."

It's been a catastrophic campaign for Spurs as they sit in the bottom half of the Premier League table. The north London club do have chance of salvaging something from their season by winning the Europa League, which would see them qualify for the Champions League.

Whether that will save Postecoglou's job remains to be seen, but GIVEMESPORT sources have confirmed that there's no guarantee he stays in charge, even if he brings home a trophy. Tottenham's form domestically has been simply unacceptable and will would be no surprise to see Postecoglou relieved of his duties if they are eliminated from the Europa League in the coming weeks.

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Tottenham Hotspur's season will hinge upon their Europa League successes, starting with Thursday's Europa League semi-final first leg against Bodo/Glimt in north London on Thursday - but even any continental trophy might not be enough to hand Ange Postecoglou the reins next season and Carlo Ancelotti could be the man to bring in.

A truly shambolic Premier League campaign has seen Spurs win just four games in the Premier League in 2025, including a run of one win in 11 outings from December through to February - and as a result, they sit just 16th in the top-flight, one point away from 17th and now unable to reach the top half mathematically.

Ancelotti's Brazil Breakdown has Opened Tottenham Door

The Italian boss looked to be on his way to South America

New managers have been touted with the potential vacancy should the Australian boss depart the club, notably Andoni Iraola of Bournemouth and Marco Silva of Fulham respectively, after their superb campaigns in the English top-flight.

However, GIVEMESPORT sources last week revealed that Tottenham chiefs had discussed the possibility of attempting to lure one of Jurgen Klopp, Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso and even Carlo Ancelotti to north London, in what would be a massive coup for the club.

Postecoglou has struggled and that has called for change - and with Ancelotti's talks with Brazil coming to a standstill, they should go all out to tempt the Real Madrid boss to north London.

Ancelotti is no stranger to the capital, having managed Chelsea from July 2009 through to May 2011, winning 67 of his 109 games in charge - and a return to London could be just what he needs after a four-year spell at Madrid, his second of a fruitful spell that saw him win two league titles, two Champions League trophies and the Copa del Rey, being named as one of the 'greatest coaches in history'.

Ancelotti Everton Spell Could Give Tottenham Chiefs Hope

Taking a move to a struggling Premier League club isn't alien for Ancelotti

However, it's his time at Everton that could ignite hope in Tottenham's ranks that he could take on the challenge in the north of the capital. Ancelotti joined the Toffees in December 2019 when they'd sacked Marco Silva earlier in the campaign, with the Toffees venturing into the drop zone after a loss to Liverpool just two weeks earlier.

He turned their form around almost instantly; losing just once in his first nine Premier League games against Manchester City, the Toffees were in no immediate danger of relegation from there onwards and the following campaign saw him land Allan and James Rodriguez as two incredibly high-profile signings.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Carlo Ancelotti has managed 1,396 games, winning 834 of them during his career.

The Toffees were even better when the season began again, winning nine of their first 15 games in the league to go second on Boxing Day - and although they couldn't quite keep up that form, Ancelotti still managed to record a top-half finish. He'd get more money to spend at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, especially if they win the Europa League - and that should propel them back into the European spaces with some already world-class stars at the club at present.

Ancelotti's credentials need no introduction, with Champions League trophies and top-flight titles being in abundance throughout his career - and that is something Tottenham may need, especially if they fail to win the Europa League to end their drought.

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 30-04-25.

Former Tottenham Hotspur managing director of football Fabio Paratici is likely to return to the club this summer, according to Corriere della Sera (via Sport Witness).

The North London side will reportedly re-hire the Italian executive two years after he left the role, despite strong interest from AC Milan, who recently held a meeting with Paratici in Italy.

The 52-year-old is believed to have felt 'somewhat messed around' by Milan and is not convinced that everyone at the club wants him, despite the Rossoneri's long-standing interest.

Paratici is set to return to football following his 18-month suspension for financial irregularities during his time at Juventus and is now expected to reunite with Daniel Levy.

The Italian resigned from his role at Spurs in April 2023 after losing an appeal in Italy against his ban, which was initially set to last 30 months.

Paratici has been in talks to become Milan’s new sporting director for several weeks amid his anticipated return to football.

The 52-year-old is free to return to work in the summer when his suspension ends, although he has continued to have a presence at Spurs ever since his departure two years ago.

He is a consultant for the North London club and has been a regular at their home games, while recent reports have also highlighted his great relationship with Levy.

The Tottenham chairman is believed to be particularly keen on Paratici’s return to the club, as he has ‘huge respect’ for the Italian and his work in North London during the two-year stint.

Paratici was responsible for signing the likes of Cristian Romero, Pedro Porro, Destiny Udogie and Dejan Kulusevski, as well as appointing manager Antonio Conte.

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Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a blow in preparations for their Europa League semi-final on Thursday - with reporter Alasdair Gold stating that South Korean legend Son Heung-min didn't partake in training ahead of their showdown with Bodo/Glimt.

Spurs' season has been notable for all the wrong reasons: crashing out of the FA Cup early, losing heavily in their League Cup semi-final with Liverpool and, above all else, suffering a shambolic campaign in the Premier League. But the Europa League could be their saving grace, with the chance to end their trophy drought and qualify for next season's Champions League as a result of winning the tournament.

But they may have to do so without their 'world-class' star, with Gold posting on X (formerly Twitter) that Ange Postecoglou was without the forward in training on Wednesday morning - which could prohibit them against the Norwegian minnows. Posting on social media, the Football London journalist stated:

"No Son Heung-min in Spurs training this morning."

Son hasn't had his best season by any means, but he's still scored 11 goals in all competitions under the Australian boss, and with 12 assists, he's still had a huge say in Tottenham's campaign despite it being well below-par. Having made 451 appearances for the club with 173 goals and 98 assists to boot, he'll be massively important in the final few games of the European campaign - and Postecoglou will be wary of his missing influence through injury.

Richarlison, Mathys Tel and Wilson Odobert will be the top candidates to fill in for the South Korean legend, with Mikey Moore an outside shout. But with Tel having started in their previous Europa League clash in the incredible 1-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt two weeks ago, he could be trusted to feature alongside Dominic Solanke and Brennan Johnson in a goal-grabbing front three, to give Spurs a huge advantage ahead of their trip to the Arctic Circle next week.

Tottenham Hotspur are among a host of Premier League clubs showing interest in a summer move for Villarreal winger Yeremy Pino, according to Fichajes.

The Lilywhites, along with Everton and Bournemouth, have reportedly enquired about the 22-year-old forward’s situation in Spain as they look to bolster their forward options ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League season.

Pino is believed to be open to a move to England after this summer, although Villarreal are reluctant to sell as he still has over two years remaining on his contract, which runs until June 2027.

The 14-cap Spain international has been a regular for Villarreal this term, scoring two goals and providing eight assists in 30 appearances across all competitions.

Tottenham Keeping Tabs on Yeremy Pino

The 22-year-old is open to Premier League move

According to Fichajes, while English clubs have long admired Pino, there now appears to be greater determination to sign him in the upcoming window.

The 22-year-old’s versatility, as he is able to play on either flank, and off-ball movement make him a particularly appealing option to Premier League sides, including Tottenham.

Pino, praised as ‘outstanding’, rose through the youth ranks at Villarreal before breaking into their first team in the 2020/21 season and making his debut under Unai Emery at the age of 18.

The Spanish forward, who reportedly has a £67m release clause, has already amassed 163 senior appearances to date, scoring 20 goals and providing 20 assists in all competitions.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Pino has scored three goals in 14 appearances for Spain.

Tottenham are anticipating a busy summer amid a troublesome domestic season, as they sit just 16th with four games to play.

The Lilywhites are now heading for what could be their worst Premier League finish ever, having never ended outside the top 15 since the competition’s inception in 1992/93.

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Tottenham Hotspur are exploring a deal to sign Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford ahead of the summer transfer window, according to insider Mick Brown, speaking to Football Insider.

Rashford struggled to make an impact at Old Trafford after Ruben Amorim arrived through the door and was subsequently sent on loan to Aston Villa for the second half of the season. The England international has flourished since joining the Midlands club, and his future is up in the air as he prepares to return to United this summer.

It's unclear whether Villa will look to sign Rashford, previously called 'world-class' by teammate Rasmus Hojlund, on a permanent deal just yet, but it certainly wouldn't be a surprise if they did, considering his form for the club this season. If they opt against securing his signature, other clubs could enter the race to sign him from United.

Tottenham Interested in Signing Marcus Rashford

He might not be keen on the move

Speaking to Football Insider, former scout Brown has suggested that Tottenham are looking into what it would take to sign Rashford in the summer transfer window. Unfortunately for Spurs, Rashford, who reportedly earns around £300,000-a-week, might not be interested in the move with the English attacker wanting to play Champions League football...

“Tottenham are looking into what it would take to sign Rashford. But they have to make a decision about what direction they’re going in. You can’t just throw a load of players in and hope it works, they need to find some stability and I don’t think that’s what Marcus would give them. From what I hear, he’s not convinced by that move either. He wants to be playing Champions League football and competing at the highest level."

Tottenham do have a chance of competing in Europe's elite club competition next season, but they will have to win the Europa League this term. Ange Postecoglou's side face Bodo/Glimt in the semi-final, and a win will see them meet either Manchester United or Athletic Club.

The Athletic's David Ornstein recently reported that Rashford will likely miss the remainder of the season due to picking up a hamstring injury. The United loanee won't require surgery, but he's in a race against time to feature for the Villans again.

Tottenham Hotspur are refusing to rule out the possibility of attempting to discover whether it would be possible to sign Conor Gallagher if current employers Atletico Madrid up the ante in their pursuit of Hotspur Way duo Cristian Romero and Rodrigo Bentancur, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Although Spurs will have to fork out £20.9million to keep Kevin Danso in the summer, thanks to the central defender's initial loan switch from Lens including an obligation to buy, boss Ange Postecoglou and other influential figures behind the scenes have been formulating plans to make adjustments to the squad.

Romero has already shown a willingness to embark on a fresh challenge, having publicly confirmed a desire to head to Spain, and Tottenham are scouring the market for potential reinforcements as their Europa League semi-final first leg against Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt edges closer.

Spurs May Ask About Gallagher's Availability

North Londoners have retained long-term admiration for midfielder

Tottenham could make a cheeky enquiry to sign Gallagher if Atletico Madrid come knocking for Romero and Bentancur, according to GMS sources, with the north Londoners looking to make the most of any contact with the La Liga heavyweights during the fast-approaching summer transfer window.

The 21-cap England international headed to the Spanish capital less than 12 months ago, thanks to completing a £36million switch from Chelsea in August, but Spurs will consider attempting to gauge whether a move back to the Premier League is possible should his current employers raid the north Londoners.

GMS sources have been informed that Tottenham have retained their long-term admiration for Gallagher at a time when they have been eager to improve their options in the middle of the park and, having seen him adjust to life at Atletico Madrid, they would see no harm in asking about his availability.

The 25-year-old central midfielder has been described as a 'pitbull' since moving onto pastures new and Spurs chief Postecoglou is keeping tabs on his situation as he looks to reinvigorate a squad sitting just above the Premier League's relegation zone for lengthy spells of the campaign.

But Tottenham could face a battle to turn Gallagher's head if they choose to up the ante as he has been enjoying his time in Spain and feels he can get even better after a productive first season in Atletico Madrid's colours, GMS sources have learned, resulting in there not being an urge to make a quickfire return to his homeland.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Conor Gallagher won three ground duels and got his name on the scoresheet during Atletico Madrid's victory over Rayo Vallecano last week

Romero and Bentancur Have Genuine Interest

Pair wanted in Spanish capital ahead of transfer window reopening

GMS sources have been told that Atletico Madrid's intent to land Romero and Bentancur is genuine, but Tottenham are not entirely happy that their interest has been made public and they could make it difficult for the La Liga side to hold successful negotiations by refusing to lower their demands.

The central defender and midfielder are on contracts which allow them to pocket a combined total of £240,000-per-week in their current surroundings, meaning their respective departures would free up further funds for Spurs to bring in fresh faces, but moving to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano is not a foregone conclusion.

Tottenham have accepted that Romero's head will be turned by the chance to join Atletico Madrid, but GMS sources understand they remain more hopeful that Bentancur can be convinced to stay in north London, particularly if Postecoglou is replaced in the dugout ahead of next season.

GMS sources recently revealed that Spurs are considering Jurgen Klopp, Xabi Alonso and Carlo Ancelotti as potential successors, with key decision-makers showing determination to pinpoint ambitious targets before fully committing to earmarking a frontrunner for the potential job vacancy.

All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 29/04/2025

Tottenham should look into appointing Scott Parker as their next manager should they sack Ange Postecoglou, with the Burnley boss likely to be interested in the job according to Bryan King.

Current manager Postecoglou's future is hanging in the balance after a horrendous Premier League campaign which currently sees them sitting in 16th place after 19 defeats this season, while they are also in the Europa League semi-finals.

But the expectation remains that even if they find success in European competition then the former Celtic man will leave the club, and Parker has now emerged as a potential target despite securing promotion from the Championship in his current role.

Tottenham Told to Appoint Parker

Ex-midfielder would be keen on role

Reports last week suggested that Parker, who played for the club during his career, has admirers within Tottenham about potentially taking over from Postecoglou following his record-breaking campaign with Burnley this season.

King, a former Spurs scout, was speaking to 'Tottenham Hotspur News' and he suggested that Parker would be "very interested in the job" should it be offered to him and claimed the £10m compensation needed wouldn't be a deal-breaker either.

“Parker has worked at clubs where the budgets haven’t been large.

“He is a young up-and-coming manager, so why not look to him? It can’t be any worse than what we have had. He is an ex-Tottenham player. Therefore, I’d imagine he would be very interested in the job if it were offered to him.

“Tottenham will have to pay a compensation fee, probably around £10million. However, in today’s football market, that is a small price to pay.”

Tottenham have also been strongly linked with interest in Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola and Fulham manager Marco Silva as potential replacements, but the Spaniard has rejected the opportunity to hold talks with the club while Silva is in talks over a new deal at Craven Cottage.

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has also been earmarked as a target, but Palace's demand for at least £17m in compensation could prove to be a stumbling block - and makes the £10m it would take to get Parker look like far better value for money.

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