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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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Tottenham are leading the race to sign sensational Lyon star Rayan Cherki this summer, according to CaughtOffside.

The French playmaker has lit up Ligue 1 and the Europa League this season with his boyhood club, registering 12 goals and 18 assists in all competitions, and the Lilywhites are said to be keen on adding creativity to their squad in the upcoming transfer window.

Cherki is now expected to leave Lyon at the end of the season due to their financial situation and big interest in his signature, but it's Spurs who are said to be at the front of the queue currently.

Tottenham Frontrunners for Cherki

Player wants Premier League move

Tottenham are expected to be busy in the summer transfer window with Timo Werner's loan definitely not being renewed, while Mathys Tel's future is up in the air and the club will consider offers for Richarlison - who GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed is attracting interest from former club Everton.

There are also doubts over manager Ange Postecoglou's future for next season, with some suggestion that James Maddison could look to leave if the Australian ends up staying in north London.

All those question marks in attack explain why Spurs are looking to move for Cherki, who is expected to be available for as little as £25m due to a release clause in his contract, which Fabrizio Romano has described as complicated.

Spurs are said to be leading the race alongside Manchester United, while there is also interest from the likes of Arsenal, Newcastle and Aston Villa in the Premier League as well as Bayer Leverkusen, Juventus and AC Milan across Europe.

But the 21-year-old, who has been described as "one of the most skilful players on Earth" by Frank Lebouef, is said to be keen on a new challenge and views the Premier League as his preferred destination.

It remains to be seen if Levy will make a move for the young star while the future of the manager is still up in the air, but if he decisive then there is every chance Cherki will be playing his football at Tottenham next season.

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Tottenham Hotspur could look to make a deal with AC Milan in the summer transfer window, with two players exchanging positions from the Premier League to San Siro - as Fikayo Tomori has been touted for a move to the English capital, with Rodrigo Bentancur going the other way.

Bentancur has only started in 19 Premier League games this season, scoring twice in the league - and having made 107 appearances for Tottenham in five years, he's been a dependable member of Ange Postecoglou's squad. But Tottenham need to strengthen in other positions, and Tomori could be available for a switch - with the Uruguayan potentially on his way to Italy.

Report: Tottenham Could Swap Bentancur for Tomori

Defensive recruits are needed in north London

The report by Spazio Milan states that the San Siro outfit could look to close an important deal with Spurs - with Tomori and Bentancur potentially being used in a swap deal.

Milan's recent form in Serie A has been poor, winning just four of their previous 10 games in the top-flight, dropping as low as ninth in the table - and although they have made the final of the Coppa Italia alongside winning the Supercoppa in early January, it's still been a massively disappointing campaign. As a result, many changes are expected in terms of the squad in the coming weeks - and Tomori could be one star cut from their current squad to make way for another player.

The player in question is Bentancur; Milan need new defensive recruits, and with Tottenham needing a new centre-back through the door, it's an exchange that could 'intertwine' with Postecoglou's needs for the 'exceptional' defender.

Tomori was previously linked with Tottenham last summer, and in January, though any negotiations broke down - and the England international has now reached the 'final stages' of his time in Lombardy after a 'disappointing' season, where he could say goodbye to the San Siro outfit after joining five seasons ago.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Fikayo Tomori has made five caps for England.

With 172 appearances for the Rossoneri since his loan deal that turned permanent back in 2021, Tomori has been a dependable member of their squad, winning the Serie A title back in 2021/22 - and Tottenham will need that experience in their side. Tomori lived in London as a youngster, coming through Chelsea's academy, making 27 appearances for the Blues - and a return to the capital could be on the cards yet again.

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 28-04-25.

Tottenham Hotspur could complete a shock move for West Ham United skipper Jarrod Bowen in the summer transfer window - with reports suggesting that Daniel Levy is ready to make an offer for his services in the coming months.

Bowen joined West Ham back in January 2020, and has been an immense figure at the London Stadium, scoring the bulk of their goals as well as nabbing the all-important winner in their Europa Conference League final against Fiorentina back in June 2023. But his time could be up if Spurs make their move - with Bowen being considered as a top target.

Report: Tottenham 'Could Make £50m Bid' for Jarrod Bowen

The north London outfit are looking to add attacking recruits

The report by CaughtOffside states that Bowen could come under a £51million offer from Tottenham in the summer months after a number of stellar seasons at West Ham.

The forward has been linked with a move away from the club for quite some time, with Liverpool keen on securing his signature - and despite coming up as one of the most popular names in the transfer window, West Ham aren't considering the sale of their star man.

The Hammers know the importance and outstanding quality that Bowen has, and they are unlikely to entertain any offers for the England international amidst his leadership and goalscoring ability, which have been vital to the club for a number of years - seeing him called 'special' by former boss David Moyes.

However, CaughtOffside sources have revealed that Premier League strugglers Spurs could make an offer of up to €60million (£51million) for Bowen in a bid to unsettle the Hammers star and take him from the east to the north of the capital.

Tottenham have lacked incisiveness in the final third at times this season, thanks to Dejan Kulusevki being dropped into his role as a number eight - and Bowen would fix that whilst offering Brennan Johnson much-needed minutes at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Jarrod Bowen has 16 caps for England, scoring his only goal against Ireland back in November.

Bowen can operate anywhere across the front three, and fits the bill as a Premier League-proven star, with 52 goals for the Hammers in just 189 top-flight appearances - and nine goals in just 30 outings this time around have shown his proficiency under both Julen Lopetegui and Graham Potter in what has been a hugely testing campaign for the Irons.

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 28-04-25.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin ahead of the summer transfer window, according to a report from Fichajes.

Calvert-Lewin could be on the move when the window opens, with his contract at Everton expiring this summer. The English striker has struggled to find consistency over the last few years, predominantly due to injury troubles, which have kept him on the treatment table.

After a catastrophic season in the Premier League, Tottenham could look to bring in a host of reinforcements over the coming months. Ange Postecoglou's side see themselves battling towards the bottom of the table, and Daniel Levy will need to splash the cash to help turn things around.

Tottenham Eyeing Bargain Move for Calvert-Lewin

He's rejected an Everton contract extension

According to a report from Fichajes, Tottenham are interested in signing Everton striker Calvert-Lewin ahead of the summer transfer window. The towering centre-forward is out of contract, meaning Spurs could secure him on a free transfer, and the report claims that he's already rejected a contract extension offer from the Toffees.

Although Spurs burst the bank to sign Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth last summer, adding Calvert-Lewin could give them extra firepower in attack. The 26-year-old is Premier League proven, despite a lack of form of late, and could be an ideal backup in attack.

Calvert-Lewin, who currently earns £120,000-a-week at Everton, will have to weigh up his next move as there's no doubt he will be wanting to play regular minutes. At Tottenham, there's a strong chance he will have to play second fiddle to Solanke, considering the money they invested in him, so it will be interesting to see whether he's keen on joining the north London club.

Everton are set for a busy summer with a host of players, alongside Calvert-Lewin, being out of contract. As a result, there's a good chance they'll make another play to try and tie him down to a new deal.

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Richarlison has fired back at Harvey Elliott’s ‘30’ gesture by roasting him on social media. This comes after Liverpool clinched their second Premier League title in five years with a dominant 5-1 win over Tottenham on Sunday afternoon. The former Everton striker, who has long had a tense relationship with the Anfield supporters, became the target of ridicule during the second half.

Not long after coming on as a substitute, the 27-year-old confronted Elliott after the Liverpool midfielder attempted to nutmeg him. Elliott, a lifelong red, responded with a smirk and flashed a ‘30’ gesture, reportedly a mocking reference to Everton’s 30-year wait for a trophy. Curtis Jones was nearby, joining in on the laughter. Watch the incident below:

Getting under opponents' skin - or refusing to be shaken himself - is a core part of Richarlison’s identity, so it was naïve to think he would let Elliott’s antics go unanswered. In true maverick style, the Brazilian has hit back, responding to a TikTok video highlighting their clash.

Richarlison Addresses Elliott's Gesture in Typical Form

The ex-Everton talisman's response is vintage Richarlison

Having played 152 times for Everton, just a short walk across Stanley Park from Anfield, Richarlison knows just what the Merseyside derby means to everyone in the city he once called home, and so he couldn't surely leave Liverpool on Sunday without at least trying to have the last laugh. In the comment section of a TikTok, he commented (see below):

“He wants to reach 30 goals in his career I think”

It goes without saying that Elliott probably won't be too concerned by the comments after winning his second Premier League title with the club he grew up supporting with his dad. But still, the exchange can go down as yet another Richarlison classic. At the time of writing, Elliott, 22, has 21 goals and 30 assists in 188 club appearances for Liverpool, Fulham, and Blackburn Rovers.

Tottenham must look to part ways with Yves Bissouma, with it becoming apparent that the midfielder is no longer good enough for the club.

Bissouma was left as an unused substitute in Spurs' Premier League clash with Liverpool on Sunday, and it was the third consecutive record of such an occurrence. He has started just three times in the last 14 matches, was hooked off during the half-time break in two of those outings, and was not even afforded a cameo appearance in eight of the other 11 matches.

It is evident boss Ange Postecoglou no longer trusts Bissouma in his starting eleven, and he must be sold as part of the squad rebuild this summer.

Tottenham Must Sell Out-of-Favor Midfielder Bissouma

Postecoglou no longer trusts the 28-year-old

The signing of Bissouma from Brighton in 2022 was highly anticipated by those at Tottenham, given the player had already made waves in the Premier League with the Seagulls.

However, despite a promising start to his career in North London, the Mali international has barely had a look-in to the first-team this season, only starting 15 league games.

Even when he has touched the pitch, fans and critics have been left frustrated by his inconsistency, including Alasdair Gold, who dubbed Bissouma "dreadful" and "panicked" after his display against Fulham in mid-March.

Fortunately, Tottenham have a strong core of young midfield talent, including Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray and Pape Sarr, who have already shown promising signs in their respective careers with the Lilywhites. It means Spurs can afford to get rid of Bissouma and his £100,000-per-week wage without having to stress about finding a viable replacement.

There may be suitors for Bissouma, despite his abysmal season. Aston Villa could make a surprise move this summer, while Crystal Palace were also eyeing his signature, according to GIVEMESPORT sources.

It remains to be seen whether Tottenham are able to recoup much of the £30 million they paid for his services initially, but it is paramount they negotiate a sale anyway as part of their summer squad rebuild.

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Tottenham look set to end the 2024/25 campaign on a negative note after yet another thrashing, this time at the hands of Premier League title-winners Liverpool, and journalist Kyle Freegard has criticised goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario for his performances in recent weeks.

The Italian was signed to be Ange Postecoglou's number one in the summer of 2023, and Spurs coughed up a fee in the region of £17 million to pry him away from Serie A outfit Empolio.

After a stellar first season, Vicario suffered early in the 2024/25 campaign, which meant he was sidelined for a number of months. However, since returning to action in February, he has looked a shadow of his former self.

Freegard: Vicario 'Absolutely Awful' for Tottenham

The 28-year-old is yet to replicate his quality before injury

Despite nudging into an early lead over Liverpool thanks to a header from Dominic Solanke, it didn't take long at all for Liverpool to completely turn the tables against the North Londoners. Luis Diaz, Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo all found themselves on the scoresheet heading into the half-time break, and the Reds later added two more to make it 5-1 by the full-time whistle.

It was the second time Vicario had conceded more than four goals in a match in just the last two weeks, with the last occurrence being the 4-2 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Italy international was also poor during his side's 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest last week, making an error which led to the Tricky Trees' second goal.

Speaking to X (formerly Twitter), Freegard lambasted Vicario's performance in recent weeks, saying:

Tottenham are currently languishing in 16th place in the Premier League, and have registered 19 losses from a possible 34 - only the three relegated teams have had a worse record than the Lilywhites this term.

Although Vicario has been absent for a significant portion of the campaign, he has nonetheless been unable to help his side salvage as much as a top-half finish since returning to full fitness. Like many in the Tottenham squad, he still has work to do to prove his long-term worth to the club beyond this season.

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Liverpool have won the Premier League title after they thrashed Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 at Anfield on Sunday evening. The two sides met with just a point necessary for Arne Slot's men to mathematically confirm their title success, but they didn't hold back and instead annihilated Ange Postecoglou's men. Goals from Luis Diaz, Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah and an own goal from Destiny Udogie cancelled out an early header from Dominic Solanke.

After falling behind early, it looked as though the Reds' title celebrations were going to have to wait, but they weren't trailing for long and Diaz equalised just four minutes after Solanke's opener. From there, the Spurs' floodgates opened and both Mac Allister and Gakpo found the back of the net before the first half had even ended.

The second half offered more of the same and the Reds extended their lead with a Salah strike and then Udogie accidentally put the ball past his own goalkeeper to add to Tottenham's misery in what was a really poor showing for Postecoglou's side. It was an emphatic way for Liverpool to confirm their Premier League title triumph and a fitting way to do so after such an impressive season under Slot.

Match Highlights

Liverpool Player Ratings

GK: Alisson - 6/10

Should have done better with Solanke's opener. Was solid enough after that.

RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold - 6/10

Wasn't asked to do too much on the flank as his side dominated the majority of the contest.

CB: Ibrahima Konate - 6/10

The defender was rarely asked to do anything at all, but rose to the occasion whenever he was called upon.

CB: Virgil van Dijk - 7/10

Was rock solid at the back as he so often is. Also acted as an excellent outlet going forward and was superb with his long balls.

LB: Andy Robertson - 6/10

It was a quiet afternoon for the Scot, who very rarely had anything of note to do.

CM: Ryan Gravenberch - 7/10

Set up the Reds' second of the game and did a fine job in the middle of the park. Alongside Mac Allister, they dominated the midfield.

CM: Alexis Mac Allister - 9/10 (Player of the match)

Completed Liverpool's comeback and sealed their historic 20th league title triumph. He rarely put a foot wrong and did an excellent job creating chances for his teammates as well as himself.

AM: Dominik Szoboszlai - 7/10

Timed his run to perfection to set Luis Diaz up for Liverpool's equaliser.

RW: Mohamed Salah - 8/10

After a quiet first half, he came to life after the interval and bagged Liverpool's fourth goal of the game and their final strike before they confirmed their Premier League title win. There was no one more fitting for the final strike.

ST: Luis Diaz - 7/10

Got Liverpool back on level terms almost immediately. Looked very lively and made some very encouraging runs through the middle.

LW: Cody Gakpo - 8/10

Showed tremendous skill and composure to place the ball into the left side of Vicario's goal and score the Reds' third. Even without the goal, though, it was a fine afternoon for the Dutchman who caused Spurs all sorts of issues.

SUB: Curtis Jones - 6/10

Didn't do much after coming on, but admittedly, he didn't have to. The result and the season was already wrapped up.

SUB: Diogo Jota - 6/10

Subbed on with the win already in the bag and didn't have to break a sweat throughout his cameo.

SUB: Harvey Elliot - N/A

Didn't do much after coming on.

SUB: Wataru Endo - N/A

Didn't do much after coming on.

SUB: Darwin Nunez - N/A

Introduced late and didn't have time to do anything of note.

Tottenham Hotspur Player Ratings

GK: Guglielmo Vicario - 4/10

It was a tough day in between the sticks for the usually impressive Vicario.

RB: Djed Spence - 4/10

Was run all over by Liverpool's left-hand side and struggled to keep up with them.

CB: Kevin Danso - 5/10

Struggled to contain Liverpool's attack throughout. Was often chasing shadows.

CB: Ben Davies - 5/10

Playing out of his natural position, Davies had a nightmare of an afternoon trying to keep Liverpool's explosive forwards quiet.

LB: Destiny Udogie - 4/10

Like the rest of the Spurs backline, it was a tough game from Udogie and he couldn't find an answer to dealing with Liverpool. Ended up scoring an own goal to add to his misery.

CM: Lucas Bergvall - 5/10

Couldn't really get going against Liverpool and was often chasing shadows in the midfield.

CM: Archie Gray - 4/10

Very wasteful and sloppy in possession at times. Was dragged off at half-time.

CM: James Maddison - 6/10

Floated a wonderful cross into the box from the corner spot to find Solanke who gave Spurs the lead. Didn't have much chance to do anything else, though, and he was subbed off at half-time.

RW: Brennan Johnson - 6/10

Wasn't given the chance to do too much at all on the right side.

ST: Dominic Solanke - 7/10

Nodded his side in front from a corner in the 12th minute.

LW: Mathys Tel - 5/10

Gave the ball away in a crucial area with a careless pass and it led to Mac Allister's scorching effort that gave Liverpool the lead.

SUB: Pape Matar Sarr - 6/10

Brought on at half-time to try and turn the tide for Spurs, but failed to make much of an impact on the game as Liverpool continued to run away with it.

SUB: Dejan Kulusevski - 5/10

Didn't provide the energy or spark in Spurs' attack that Postecoglou was looking for when he brought him into the fold at the start of the second half.

SUB: Wilson Odobert - 5/10

Was subbed into the game with his side already losing 4-1 and was there mostly for damage control. Within a minute, though, they conceded a fifth.

SUB: Richarlison - 5/10

Subbed on just before his side went 5-1 down and didn't have the chance to do much of note after.

Liverpool and Tottenham will go head-to-head in the Premier League at Anfield on Sunday afternoon, with the Reds needing just one point to claim the title.

Arne Slot's side have been sensational all season and moved to within a single point of their 20th top-flight title with a 1-0 win over relegated Leicester City in their last outing, while Ange Postecoglou's side have lost 18 times this season including a 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Monday night.

Both teams have got injury concerns for the game and the managers have some decisions to make, and this is how GIVEMESPORT expect the teams to line up.

Liverpool Team News

Alexander-Arnold fit again

Liverpool were able to welcome back Trent Alexander-Arnold to the squad against Leicester and he came off the bench to score the winning goal. However, he's unlikely to be ready to play for 90 minutes again and could be on the bench once more.

Joe Gomez remains out with a hamstring injury and could return before the end of the season, but the rest of the squad is fit and available.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Slot shared an update on the squad ahead of the game.

“That depends of course on the upcoming two sessions, but he [Bradley] was getting closer and closer to 90 minutes.

“The first and the second one were approximately the same amount of minutes and it’s normal if you played twice around 70 minutes then the chance of you being able to play 90 is getting closer and closer.

“But we are also taking very good care of him because he had two injuries that were similar. Let’s wait and see how he does today and tomorrow if he’s able to play, and if he’s able to play if he can make 90.

“If his [Gomez] recovery goes well, he would be able to [play] maybe in the last one or two games of the season.

“But he is still not training with us yet. But he is coming closer and closer to train with the team.

“But then he’s been out for a long time. We were just discussing Conor Bradley – it took him a while before he could even come in or have a long start.

“I think he [Gomez] will be available in the last one, two or three games if his recovery goes the way as planned.”

Liverpool Predicted XI

Diaz to lead the line

Liverpool Predicted XI: Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Diaz.

Liverpool Predicted Substitutes: Kelleher (GK), Alexander-Arnold (DEF), Tsimikas (DEF), Quansah (DEF), Endo (MID), Jones (MID), Elliott (MID), Nunez (FWD), Jota (FWD).

With Trent not fully fit and still expected to leave the club at the end of the season, Conor Bradley should continue at right-back while Luis Diaz should lead the attack from a central position.

That leaves £280,000-a-week duo Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota on the bench at Anfield as they chase the league title.

Tottenham Team News

Heung-Min Son ruled out

Tottenham will have to deal without their captain Heung-Min Son for the game at Anfield on Sunday, with the South Korean still struggling with a foot injury.

Postecoglou may also have one eye on the Europa League semi-final clash in midweek, which could see him rotate the team. Radu Dragusin remains a long-term absentee with a knee injury.

Speaking in his pre-game press conference, Postecoglou shared an update on his squad ahead of the match.

"Squad wise, there's no change. All the guys got through (Forest) okay. In terms of rehab, Sonny's the only one who is going through that process, improving, but not ready for Sunday.

"Again, with the programme we have coming up, Thursday obviously is a big night for us, so it will be a matter of playing a few that need the game time and others we feel may need less exposure, we'll have a look at that.

"We don't have injury problems, as such. The only one is Sonny, trying to work his way back. He's improving, which is positive for us, but not (fit) for Sunday. Everyone from the last game has come back well, so apart from the longer-term ones, the rest of the squad is fit and available.

"We'll see [if he can play on Thursday]. He's improving. It's the first time he's been out on the grass today, he said it felt distinctively better than it was. It's a day by day situation.

"It's a bit of both [rest and recovery]. The foot element... it's weight bearing, so you need to give him some rest, some time off it, and get some treatment. The main thing was to get him off his feet for a week to allow it to settle, so he could start the process of getting back."

Tottenham Predicted XI

Postecoglou to prioritise Europa League

Tottenham Predicted XI: Vicario; Spence, Gray, Romero, Udogie; Bentancur, Bissouma; Johnson, Maddison, Odobert; Richarlison.

Tottenham Predicted Substitutes: Kinsky (GK), Porro (DEF), Van de Ven (DEF), Davies (DEF), Bergvall (MID), Sarr (MID), Tel (FWD), Kulusevski (FWD), Solanke (FWD).

With one eye on Thursday night, Postecoglou is likely to refresh his squad and give some players added minutes while also resting key stars. That should see Archie Gray, Yves Bissouma and Wilson Odobert come into the starting lineup.