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Tottenham fans will be excited by the prospect of Luka Vuskovic returning to the club after his loan spell at Hamburg, but he's not the only player out on loan who has enjoyed a strong season.

There's little for Spurs fans to be excited about at the moment as they prepare for a crucial clash against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, a game that could be vital in the fight to avoid relegation for both clubs.

With Tottenham building a young squad, their supporters do have the potential to look forward to some of their talents making an impact at senior level next season. The likes of Vuskovic out on loan, and Archie Gray and Mathys Tel, who remain at the club, could go to the next level at Tottenham as they gain more experience, and the 2026/2027 campaign could be an exciting one.

Tottenham Have Another Star Out on Loan

There has been plenty of talk about Vuskovic at Tottenham, and it's no surprise considering he's flourishing in the Bundesliga at the age of 19.

Another player who is enjoying an impressive season is Alfie Devine, who has now provided 10 goals and assists combined in the Championship from just 28 starts.

The 21-year-old ran from his own half, driving forward with power before dispatching into the back of the net against Stoke on Friday night.

Devine went on to grab a brace, scoring a 'delightful' chip to double Preston's lead.

Due to the impressive season of Vuskovic, there has not been a lot of discourse surrounding Devine, but he's another player who is flourishing out on loan.

Tottenham Have a Bright Future

Although Tottenham are struggling at the moment, and their supporters might not see the light at the end of the tunnel, they are setting themselves up for an exciting future, if they remain in the Premier League heading into the 2026/2027 campaign.

Their squad is flooded with young talent, including Devine, Vuskovic, Gray, Tel, Lucas Bergvall, Souza, and many, many more.

It will, of course, take time for all of these players to develop into Premier League-level talent, but if Spurs remain patient with the current crop they have, it could be a bright future for the north London club.

Barcelona have shown an interest in signing Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven, but according to reports, they could make a move to sign Luka Vuskovic instead.

There could be a fire sale coming at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the summer if they are relegated from the Premier League, with a host of their stars unlikely to want to play in the Championship.

Even if Spurs manage to avoid relegation this season, we could still see many players head through the exit door, as the north London club are likely to be without European football.

Avoiding relegation will be imperative for Tottenham for multiple reasons, including keeping some of their stars, but there's still no guarantee they are able to convince some of their players to remain with the club.

Barcelona Eyeing Tottenham Youngster

According to reports, Barcelona could ditch their pursuit of Tottenham defender van de Ven ahead of the summer transfer window, despite the La Liga giants pushing to sign a centre-back later this year.

Instead, Barcelona could make a move to sign Tottenham youngster Vuskovic, who has impressed out on loan at Hamburg so far this season.

Vuskovic has enjoyed a strong season in the Bundesliga, scoring five times while playing 23 games, despite being just 19 years old.

His performances have attracted the interest of a host of clubs around Europe, and Barcelona could be one of those to make a move in the summer transfer window.

Tottenham Need to Keep Vuskovic

Considering Vuskovic is already performing to a high level at the age of 19 in one of the best leagues in Europe, there's no doubt he could make an impact with Tottenham next season.

Spurs signed him for just £12m, and there's little reason for them to consider offloading him when the summer transfer window opens.

The likes of Mathys Tel and Archie Gray, two of Tottenham's youngest players, have been some of their best performers in recent weeks, and Spurs need to show faith in young talent who are clearly ready to perform in the Premier League.

Vuskovic is clearly one of them, and after a season in the Bundesliga, he will be more than ready to perform in England.

Why Vuskovic Over Van de Ven?

GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT why Barcelona might look to target Vuskovic over van de Ven in the summer.

Here’s a concise, grounded explanation of why FC Barcelona might target Luka Vuskovic over Micky van de Ven this summer:

Youth and Ceiling: Vuskovic is a teenager with exceptional long-term potential — technically gifted, commanding in the air, and already performing at a high level on loan in the Bundesliga. This upside appeals to Barca’s model of integrating young stars rather than short-term fixes.

Cost and Value: As a younger, less established name than Van de Ven, Vuskovic likely represents better future resale value and a cheaper transfer relative to projected peak ability.

Long-term Project Fit: Barca may prioritise building a youthful defensive core rather than paying a premium for Van de Ven, who is more established but perceived as less of a generational talent.

Barcelona’s Changing Priorities: Recent reports suggest Barca are considering shifting interest from Van de Ven to Vuskovic due to the young Croatian’s breakout season and long-term suitability.

In short, it’s about potential, developmental fit and financial strategy rather than current performance alone.

Tottenham Hotspur have their eyes on two managers with their Igor Tudor exit plan 'already clear', according to GIVEMESPORT senior reporter Fabrizio Romano.

Following four straight losses in his opening four matches in charge after replacing Thomas Frank, Tudor was already on the verge of the sack at Tottenham ahead of their visit to Liverpool last weekend.

GIVEMESPORT sources revealed that the 47-year-old had already alienated 'several' Spurs players following a disastrous run of results that left them just one point above the Premier League relegation zone.

They performed for their manager at Anfield as the north London outfit took a point back to the capital, before they beat Atletico Madrid 3-2 in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in midweek.

That has given Tudor some breathing space ahead of the crucial league clash at home to Nottingham Forest, who are one point behind them in the table, on Sunday.

A loss against Forest would likely see Tudor's position come under serious threat, with that result having the potential to leave them in the bottom three.

Tottenham's Igor Tudor Plan 'Already Clear'

According to Romano, speaking on the latest episode of GIVEMESPORT's Market Madness podcast on Thursday afternoon, Tottenham have already decided that Tudor will be leaving the club.

Whether that is in the summer or sooner may be dictated by what happens on the pitch but regardless, the Croat will not be Spurs manager next season.

Tottenham senior officials already have their eyes on two managers to replace Tudor, but both of them are appointments that would be more likely in the summer than now - Mauricio Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi.

Spurs wanted De Zerbi now but he wanted to take his next job in the summer, while Pochettino is managing the USA at their home World Cup this summer.

Explaining the latest on the situation on Market Madness, Romano said:

"He's not going to be there [next season]. I think in any case, it's already clear, and it was communicated to Tudor at the beginning of this new chapter.

"Then in terms of permanent manager, I maintain two names they really appreciate. One is Roberto De Zerbi. They already wanted De Zerbi to be their permanent manager now for the final months of the season, but he doesn't want to take the job now, as he just left Olympique Marseille, and he wants to prepare his next move in the summer.

"The other name is obviously Mauricio Pochettino, but obviously he's now busy with the USA men's national team. So let's see what's going to happen from now to the World Cup. These two names are, for sure, very high on Tottenham's shortlist, but it's going to be a process.

"Obviously, to stay in the Premier League is going to be crucial in order to attract important managers."

Who Could Tottenham Target if They Want to Make Change Now?

Spurs won't have an abundance of options and managers willing to take the job on a short-term basis at this late stage of the season.

One option available to them is Ryan Mason, who is currently unemployed having left West Bromwich Albion earlier in the season, and has done the job in a similar role twice before.

The likes of Harry Redknapp and Tim Sherwood have also thrown their names forward but have been out of the management game for a long time.

Robbie Keane is another option who features on Tottenham's shortlist, as revealed by GMS sources, but it would depend on him green-lighting a contract until the end of the season, which is Spurs' preference.

Tottenham duo Rodrigo Bentancur and Dejan Kulusevski have been unavailable since Igor Tudor joined the club, and journalist Alasdair Gold has shared an update on their fitness ahead of their crucial game against Nottingham Forest.

Speaking on Kulusevski, Gold suggested that the moment Kulusevski doesn't feel pain in his knee is the moment that everything can start moving forward. The respected journalist was unable to give a timeframe, hinting that we could see him return completely out of the blue.

"The moment Kulusevski doesn't feel pain in his knee is the moment that everything can start moving forward. And I'm guessing they will be so reluctant to push him to cause any further issues in what was such a complicated injury. It's not like any of the other injuries that you can kind of easily put a prognosis on a return date and everything that we normally see in football. It is so different, and yeah, unfortunately, it's just one of those where we'll see when he comes back, and there's no kind of way we can really estimate it. It's just going to be a sudden thing."

Graham Potter also recently shared an update, suggesting that his recovery isn't going as quickly as he would have hoped, and he's not been called up to the latest Sweden squad.

It feels like there is every chance we won't see Kulusevski again this season, but at the same time, a return before the end of the campaign wouldn't be a huge surprise.

Gold has also shared an update on Spurs midfielder Bentancur. Gold has confirmed that Bentancur should be ready to return towards the end of March, but ready for games at the end of April, with the journalist confirming comments from his fitness coach, claiming that he was always told the end of April.

"He's already returned to field-based work and they're reintroducing football-specific movements. under the current timeline he should technically be ready by the end of March, but not returning to competitive matches. That's more realistically towards the end of April. I think we were always told April, so that kind of makes sense."

It's not good news for Spurs supporters who might have been hoping to see them return to action soon, and they'll certainly be ruled out for the clash against Nottingham Forest.

Tottenham are in the market for a new manager ahead of the summer, and they've now reportedly made contact with a coach who would likely get the best out of Archie Gray and Xavi Simons.

Igor Tudor was appointed to replace Thomas Frank a few weeks ago, and it's been a mixed start from the former Juventus manager. After suffering four defeats on the bounce, Spurs bounced back with an impressive 1-1 draw against Liverpool in the Premier League.

Tottenham then faced Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League tie, and although they were eliminated, they won the game on the night, and it was a much-improved performance, giving them hope ahead of the relegation battle.

Tudor is only on a deal until the end of the season, meaning Spurs will be working on bringing in a replacement for next term.

According to reports, Tottenham have made contact with Hutter to discover his availability ahead of the summer, with the former Monaco manager an option to replace Tudor later this year.

Hutter has joined multiple managers on Spurs' shortlist, with GIVEMESPORT sources confirming that Roberto De Zerbi and Mauricio Pochettino are also options for the north London club.

Hutter, described as 'sensational' by Barcelona boss Hansi Flick, is currently out of work after leaving Monaco, so it should be a straightforward appointment if he's keen on making the move to the Premier League.

The 56-year-old has enjoyed an impressive career, winning Bundesliga Manager of the Year twice, and his style of play could be perfect for some of Spurs' current stars.

Gray and Xavi Will Love Hutter

Hutter's style of play is built on exciting and attacking football when it comes to his sides in possession. Hutter loves to get as many players forward as possible, which could suit both Simons and Gray.

Simons hasn't hit the heights expected of him during his time at Spurs, but he's entered a difficult environment. Playing under Hutter will benefit him immensely, giving him more freedom to get into advanced positions, while also having more team-mates playing higher up the pitch to fully utilise his creativity.

Hutter loves his side to play a high-pressing, intense style off the ball, which could suit Gray, while the former Leeds man could benefit in terms of getting further up the pitch to score goals.

Igor Tudor headed straight down the tunnel after Tottenham Hotspur were knocked out of the Champions League following a 7-5 aggregate defeat to Atletico Madrid, The Athletic journalist Jay Harris has revealed.

The Croatian reportedly left immediately after the final whistle in Tottenham’s second leg in the round of 16, despite the 3-2 victory, their first under Tudor.

Goals from Randal Kolo Muani and Mathys Tel saw Spurs secure a deserved win on Wednesday night, but they failed to overturn a three-goal deficit, after a 5-2 defeat in the first leg.

Tudor’s side have finally offered encouragement ahead of a crucial run of fixtures in the Premier League and drew applause from the home supporters at the final whistle.

Igor Tudor Secures First Tottenham Win

Harris, writing on X, revealed that Tudor was seen heading straight down the tunnel after securing his first win as Tottenham boss on Wednesday:

The Croatian’s future has been a major subject of speculation going into his last two games, in which Spurs have managed to avoid defeat.

The Lilywhites drew 1-1 with Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday and secured a narrow 3-2 win over Atletico, with Xavi Simons’ injury-time penalty proving decisive.

Spurs will now turn their attention to Sunday’s league meeting with fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest, who are only one point behind them in the table.

Tudor Praises Archie Gray

Tudor was full of praise for Archie Gray following his standout display in the 3-2 win over Atletico, after the midfielder registered an assist for Simons’ goal in the second half. The Croatian said:

“He's a guy, you know the positions he plays everywhere, so probably this position in the middle is, I believe, the best one for him, but he's playing continually in the right way, in a good way.

“It's a mix of quality, physically and mentally, to always make the right choices and be humble and have legs to do so.

“He needs to continue this, he's still young, so every day he needs a new confirmation. Together with Pape, I see them very well, there's a quality between these two players. The last two games, they really made a difference.”

Gray stood out as the star performer on Wednesday night as he did a remarkable job controlling proceedings, playing two key passes, completing 38/43 passes and 2/3 long balls.

Cristian Romero Likely to Leave Spurs

Tottenham defender Cristian Romero is likely to leave the club regardless of their Premier League status next season.

As GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Ben Jacobs revealed earlier, the Argentine could explore his options this summer amid long-standing interest from Atletico Madrid.

Romero also has suitors in Turkey and Saudi Arabia, while Serie A giants Roma have submitted an enquiry as well.

Tottenham Hotspur salvaged some pride from their Champions League exit after recording a 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night.

Randal Kolo Muani gave the north London club the lead in the first-half before Julian Alvarez equalised straight after half-time. Spurs retook the lead through Xavi Simons' fine strike from outside the box, before David Hancko equalised again. However, Xavi scored a second from the penalty spot in the 90th minute to hand Igor Tudor his first win in charge of the club.

But while Xavi will take the headlines for his brace in the victory, there was another Spurs star who shone and has surely now made himself undroppable as they face a relegation battle.

Archie Gray Outstanding for Tottenham

Tudor opted for a back five to start the game, despite trailing 5-2 from the first leg, with a midfield duo of Pape Matar Sarr and Archie Gray ahead of them.

Despite his age, Gray proved to be the senior pro in that role as he competed physically, tactically and technically with everyone on the pitch, and stood out as the star performer for the night.

According to Sofascore, Gray completed 38 of 43 pass attempts, registered an assist for Simons' first goal, completed two of his three dribble attempts, and bossed the midfield, earning a 9/10 rating on the night.

While the performance couldn't stop the team from avoiding elimination in the Champions League, Tudor must learn from this performance and realise that Gray now simply must be involved in midfield every week.

Spurs are currently just one point above the relegation zone in the Premier League, and face a huge clash with Nottingham Forest on Sunday afternoon, where a defeat would see them drop into the bottom three with just seven games remaining of the campaign.

Gray is Simply Undroppable

Gray has proven to be wise beyond his years in football, having showed his versatility by playing at right-back, left-back, centre-back, wing-back and midfield since arriving from Leeds as a teenager last summer.

But his performance against Atletico, who are notoriously difficult to play against and tough in midfield, showed that his best position is in the middle of the park where he can do a bit of everything.

Spurs have got a huge eight games remaining in their season, and if Tudor is to complete his task of keeping the team in the Premier League, then Gray's performances will be key to that. He must start every game while he's available.

Danny Dyer is undoubtedly among the most famous fans of West Ham United. His ties to the Premier League club are well known as an east Londoner, and as father-in-law to the Hammers' captain Jarrod Bowen.

The prominent actor has been involved in several football-related films over the years, such as The Football Factory. Never one to pull a punch in interviews on all manner of subjects, Dyer has brutally named the one footballer he'd love to see drop into the Championship this season.

His beloved West Ham are currently embroiled in a relegation battle with Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur, while Wolves and Burnley look doomed. Of course, he hopes to see the Irons avoid the drop, but there's a player who has clearly irked Dyer in recent times.

Danny Dyer: 'It'd Be Lovely' to See Spurs Player Relegated

In a recent appearance on That Peter Crouch Podcast, the 48-year-old was asked who he thought would be the third team joining Wolves and Burnley in the second-tier of English football next season. When Tottenham, West Ham's London rivals, were mentioned, he claimed they'd be the ones relegated.

"Yeah, I do. I don't know where they get their points from. Unless they f*** this Tudor geezer off. I don't see what changes," Dyer emphatically stated. Not only is he sure Spurs will play in the Championship next term, but he's excited by the prospect of one of their players suffering the devastating blow.

Former West Ham player Mohammed Kudus left the Hammers to join Tottenham in the summer, something that Dyer hasn't forgotten. He told Peter Crouch.

"It would be lovely, because if Tottenham go down with Kudus. Kudus, who jumped ship, f***** us off in a heartbeat.

"See ya later mate, in the Championship. Do you want to come back? Throw him a little bone out. Do you fancy coming back? We might suffer it."

Watch Dyer speaking about West Ham, Tottenham and Mohammed Kudus below (46:45 onwards)

West Ham Backed to Secure Eight More Points

While the interview was recorded before Nuno Espirito's men picked up a vital point against second-placed Manchester City, Dyer was extremely confident in his team. The Hammers have already secured one of the eight points he thinks they'll get before the season ends.

Backing up his previous claim that Spurs would drop below them in the table, he added: "I can't see where they get their points from. I reckon we [West Ham] have got at least eight points in us."

If they are to get out of trouble, the east Londoners will be heavily reliant on his son-in-law scoring some big goals. Bowen has been the talisman at the London Stadium for several years now, and would likely attract interest from several clubs if West Ham do get relegated.

Inter Milan are eyeing a move to sign Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, according to Fabrizio Romano, and it could be good news for Aston Villa.

Vicario has endured a difficult season with Spurs, but that hasn't stopped clubs showing an interest in securing his signature ahead of the summer transfer window.

Tottenham are battling near the relegation zone in the Premier League, sitting just one point above the bottom three, and they are preparing for a crucial clash in the race to stay in the division this weekend.

As the summer transfer window approaches, the likes of Aston Villa and Tottenham will be getting prepared in terms of incomings and outgoings, with rumours linking both Emi Martinez and Vicario with moves away from England later this year.

Inter Eye Tottenham Star Amid Aston Villa Reports

According to Italian journalist Romano, Inter Milan have Tottenham goalkeeper Vicario high on their shortlist for the summer window, and talks are set to follow with Spurs.

The respected journalist confirmed the news, despite reports suggesting that the Italian club could be interested in signing Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez.

If Spurs are relegated from the Premier League, then a departure for Vicario feels inevitable, but it appears he could be on his way out the door regardless.

Time for Tottenham to Move On

Vicario simply hasn't been good enough this season, and it appears that he's already got his heart set on leaving the club.

Reports have claimed that he is 'fully open' to joining Inter Milan this summer, so Spurs need to move on and head in a new direction between the sticks.

Antonin Kinsky, who is Spurs' backup goalkeeper option, might not be the long-term answer for the north London club, but the summer window will be an opportunity for them to find a replacement.

If Martinez is available from Aston Villa, then that would be a smart replacement if they can convince him to make the move.

Why do Inter Want Vicario Over Martinez?

GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT why Inter Milan would be interested in signing Vicario over Martinez.

There was a lot of love for Archie Gray following Tottenham's win over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night, that ultimately ended in Spurs being knocked out of the UEFA Champions League - and rightly so.

Tottenham won 3-2 on the night in N17 but went out of the tournament due to a 7-5 scoreline on aggregate, following that 5-2 defeat in the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in the first leg last week.

After a draw with Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday, Spurs built on that performance with a much-improved display of high-intensity attacking football, the like of which has rarely been seen this season.

Gray Led By Example In Spurs' Win Over Atletico

And Gray was at the centre of it.

The 20-year-old enjoyed 57 touches of the ball on the night and had an 88% passing success rate, creating two chances, playing five balls into the final third and coming away with an assist for the first Xavi Simons goal. He also made nine recoveries.

The former Leeds man was everywhere and it was not the first time.

As games have passed and Spurs supporters have grown ever more frustrated with the club's owners, the previous manager, the current manager and the players, Gray has stood out as a beacon of hope and optimism for the future.

While other more senior stars have appeared to hide and fail to take responsibility for the desperate situation Tottenham find themselves in, Gray has stepped up. It is why many people are talking about him as a future Tottenham captain.

Gray leads by example, despite his tender age and will only get more vocal and take more of a leading role the older he gets and the more his teammates look to him to get things moving.

No one is expecting Gray to step into the breach now, given his inexperience, but he could absolutely take on the armband in future seasons.

What Does The Future Hold For Cristian Romero?

There are question marks over Cristian Romero's future in north London beyond the end of this season and Spurs may need to name a fourth different club captain in as many seasons.

It is too early for Gray, but Tottenham do have another two players who can take the armband ahead of him.

Guglielmo Vicario, Micky van de Ven and Pedro Porro have all been part of the leadership group under Igor Tudor, but none will fill supporters with too much confidence moving forward.

Instead, one player who could and should step up is someone who has not been seen on the pitch for some time and that's James Maddison. Maddison will return to action in time for the start of the 2026/27 campaign and has been one of the vice-captains at the club already.

He is a passionate player and will drive his teammates on both on and off the pitch. Not only that but he is happy to front up when things go wrong and is happy in front of the camera, which always helps with skippers.

Centre-Back Can Make The Step Up For Spurs

Another, perhaps more left-field choice, is Kevin Danso.

While van de Ven and Porro have somewhat flattered to deceive in terms of what they have produced on the field and in terms of their leadership, Danso has, perhaps quietly, gone about his business and shown he is up for the fight and ready to do everything he can for the team in their relegation battle.

That mentality is what is required in tough situations like Spurs have now and he with no guarantees that Romero stays in north London beyond this season, Danso could have a bigger role to play moving forward.