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Tottenham are preparing for a new era under Roberto De Zerbi, and there are going to be winners and losers when it comes to their current squad, with the new manager implementing his own ideas.

Spurs needed a fresh face at the helm after a difficult few months, and De Zerbi now has seven Premier League games to ensure they survive.

Tottenham have no other focus after recently being knocked out of the Champions League, allowing De Zerbi to put everything into the relegation battle.

The Tottenham boss has been working with his new squad for a few days now, with a host of players returning from international duty last week.

Who De Zerbi relies on for the final seven games remains to be seen, and it's going to be interesting to see his first XI when they face Sunderland this weekend.

Palhinha Could Struggle Under De Zerbi

One player who could struggle under De Zerbi is midfielder Joao Palhinha.

The Portuguese international has been deployed in possession-based sides in the past, but he's going to struggle to deal with the intensity of De Zerbi's style.

Looking at the footage from De Zerbi's first training session in charge, there is a heavy focus on short, sharp passing, and intensity out of possession.

That's something that Palhinha struggles with, and he might be one player who sees his game time fall off a cliff under the new manager.

De Zerbi will be spending this week working out who's going to be in his XI for the Sunderland clash, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see Palhinha on the bench.

Palhinha Was Shipped Out by Bayern

Last season under Vincent Kompany, Palhinha started just six Bundesliga games for Bayern Munich, which shows the struggles he had in adapting to their style of play.

Kompany and De Zerbi share similar principles in terms of keeping the ball, and Palhinha is going to find it tricky to play at a high tempo, progressing the ball from deep.

Palhinha has played 38 times this season for Tottenham in all competitions, but he's likely to see his game time decrease under De Zerbi.

The former Fulham midfielder will be hoping to impress his new manager over the coming days, and it remains to be seen whether he will be fancied.

Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma is believed to be 'furious' with how he was treated under Thomas Frank and Ange Postecoglou, and he's now in talks to leave on a free transfer, according to reports.

In the summer transfer window, we could see plenty of change at Tottenham after such a disappointing season.

The north London club are likely to bring in a host of reinforcements to try and steer themselves back in the right direction, and that will also likely mean a number of players head through the exit door.

Bissouma has struggled to nail down a starting place at Tottenham under multiple managers, and with his contract expiring in the summer, the club and player have decisions to make.

Tottenham Star in Talks to Leave

According to a report from Football Fan Cast, Tottenham midfielder Bissouma is 'furious' with how he's been treated at Spurs, and he's now set to give up the final year option on his contract in order to leave the club.

Bissouma is believed to already be in talks with Turkish side Fenerbahce ahead of his potential departure, and a summer exit is now looking likely for the Mali international.

The 29-year-old made the move to Tottenham for a fee in the region of £35m, but it's been a tricky few years for the midfielder.

Bissouma has made just five starts in the Premier League all season, while he started just 16 times in the previous campaign.

Time for Bissouma to Move On

Keeping Bissouma at the club, considering how little he's contributing at the moment, doesn't make a lot of sense.

Giving him an extension on his deal wouldn't be a smart move, so Spurs have to allow him to depart on a free transfer in the summer.

Bissouma is clearly happy to move on anyway, as he's in talks with another club, so it's something that would make sense for all parties involved.

There looks set to be a mass exodus at Tottenham when the summer transfer window opens for business, and there's now a strong chance that Bissouma is a part of that.

Would Bissouma Suit De Zerbi?

GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT whether Bissouma would suit Roberto De Zerbi, who made the move to Tottenham last month.

Inter Milan are emerging as frontrunners to sign Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario this summer, according to reports in Italy.

The Serie A side are targeting a move for a new shot-stopper after the season and have identified the Italian as their preferred option, reportedly placing him in 'pole position' to replace Swiss international Yann Sommer.

Vicario has no shortage of suitors in Italy and beyond despite a disappointing campaign at Hotspur Way, with Tottenham in serious danger of relegation after failing to win their last 13 league games.

The 29-year-old goalkeeper, who joined Tottenham from Serie A side Empoli in the summer of 2023, is under contract until June 2028.

Inter Milan Keen on Signing Vicario

According to CalcioMercato, Inter have been tracking Vicario for some time and are now ready to accelerate their interest to secure his signature ahead of the summer.

Spurs are believed to value the Italian at around €15-20m, a figure well within Inter’s financial reach, and are not expected to stand in his way if an offer arrives.

Vicario underwent hernia surgery ahead of the international break, and it remains uncertain whether the 29-year-old will be available for Roberto De Zerbi’s first game in charge, a trip to Sunderland next Sunday.

The 'exceptional' Italian goalkeeper’s potential absence could open the door for Antonin Kinsky to return following his dismal display in the 5-2 Champions League defeat at Atletico Madrid last month.

Vicario’s displays have also been heavily scrutinised this season, with the Italian conceding 50 goals and keeping seven clean sheets in 31 league appearances.

Tottenham sit 17th in the Premier League standings with seven games remaining, one point above the relegation zone.

Vuskovic Drops Hint Over Tottenham Return

Luka Vuskovic’s future at Tottenham has been the subject of speculation in recent weeks following the Croatian’s promising displays on loan at Bundesliga side Hamburg.

The 19-year-old has now issued an update on his future, suggesting he is likely to return to Tottenham next season despite recent links with a summer exit.

Vuskovic has been instrumental in Hamburg’s survival push this season, scoring five goals in 25 top-flight appearances, all of which were starts.

As a result, the likes of Liverpool and Bayern Munich have been linked with interest in the Croatian, who is under contract with Spurs until the summer of 2030.

Luka Vuskovic has suggested he will return to Tottenham Hotspur next season, once his loan at Bundesliga side Hamburg finishes.

The 19-year-old defender has recently been linked with a move away from the north London club following his promising performances in Germany.

Vuskovic has been instrumental in Hamburg’s survival push this season, scoring five goals in 25 top-flight appearances, all of which were starts.

Tottenham pre-agreed a deal to sign Vuskovic from Dinamo Zagreb in 2023, with the 19-year-old penning a contract until 2030 upon his arrival last summer.

Luka Vuskovic Eyeing Tottenham Return

In an interview with German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Vuskovic provided an update on his future amid recent links with Bayern Munich and other top European sides.

The 19-year-old claimed it would be a ‘dream’ to play alongside his brother, Mario, but suggested his immediate future lies with Spurs, where he is due to return next season:

“In football, you never know. It could happen next year, or in ten years. I don't want to promise anyone anything.

“But it's my biggest dream to be on the pitch with him here in Hamburg, or later in Split. After this season, I'll be a Tottenham player again. I have a contract there until 2030.”

Vuskovic’s brother, who is under contract at Hamburg, is unable to play until next season due to a doping suspension. He was issued a four-year ban from football in November 2022.

Premier League Survival Crucial to Keeping Vuskovic

Tottenham’s chances of retaining Vuskovic next season could hinge on their Premier League status – if the Lilywhites are relegated, the Croatian would likely leave, along with other first-team stars.

Spurs appointed Roberto De Zerbi this week in a final attempt to turn their disappointing season around. The north London club currently sit 17th in the league with seven games remaining.

De Zerbi has signed a five-year contract and confirmed he will remain at Spurs next season regardless of their survival battle. The Italian has already begun preparations with the first-team squad ahead of his first game in charge, a trip to Sunderland next Sunday.

Tottenham are winless in their previous 13 Premier League games, their longest run without a win since 1935.

Tottenham Hotspur have been tipped to make a shock move for a Randal Kolo Muani upgrade this summer, by European football expert Andy Brassell.

New manager Roberto De Zerbi's full focus is on keeping Tottenham in the Premier League with seven matches of the season left to play, with big changes surely incoming whatever division they find themselves in next season.

For the second successive campaign, Tottenham are in 17th position in the final weeks of the Premier League season, but unlike last term, they are in immediate danger of being relegated to the Championship.

In fact, by the time they kick off De Zerbi's first match in charge against Sunderland a week on Sunday, they could be in the bottom three, should West Ham United beat Wolverhampton Wanderers earlier in the weekend.

De Zerbi will be confident of his ability to deliver a first league win since December and keep Spurs in the top flight, especially given he has no relegation release clause in the five-year deal he signed.

Should the Italian accomplish his mission, he needs to be backed in the summer transfer window to return the north Londoners to where they belong in the Premier League table.

Tottenham Tipped to Sign Aubameyang for De Zerbi

Speaking on talkSPORT this week, Brassell told Tottenham to make a shock swoop for former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to star in De Zerbi's new-look XI.

It would be a stunning move for many reasons, not least because he turns 37 years of age in June, as well as the fact he played for the Gunners for four years, also captaining them on occasions.

But Brassell believes the Gabon international is still 'so good' despite the fact he is in the latter stages of his career, and could still do a short-term job for Spurs and De Zerbi.

The expert said: "Perhaps a little bit out there for some people, I'd go for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

“He's going to turn 37 in the summer, so it's a short-term signing. It would be for a good time rather than a long time.

"He has been so good since he's left the Premier League.

“He's so unbelievably intelligent, he stretches the game by taking the ball down the flanks, he defends really tigerishly. He keeps himself incredibly fit. He scores and creates."

Aubameyang Would be a Big Kolo Muani Upgrade

Given his pedigree, hopes were high when Randal Kolo Muani joined on loan from Paris Saint-Germain last summer, but the Frenchman has been a flop in a tough season for Tottenham.

While he has performed fairly well in the Champions League with four goals, the France international's return of one goal in 23 Premier League appearances simply isn't good enough.

While Aubameyang would be 37 when he lined up for the first time in a Spurs shirt, he knows how to score goals in England and that would be a big boost.

Of course, he also knows De Zerbi's style and would need less adaptation time than a player who has never played under the Italian before.

Brassell himself believes that Aubameyang would be a 'better version of what Randal Kolo Muani should have been for Tottenham'.

With all of this said, whether Tottenham would make a move for a former Arsenal star, or if he would be willing to risk his popularity among Gunners fans by playing for Spurs, is very much up for debate.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi took charge of his first training session on Friday, with the players impressed with what they saw from the Italian.

Tottenham's players are at rock-bottom following the 3-0 defeat to relegation rivals Nottingham Forest prior to the international break, which left them one point and one place above the Premier League relegation zone.

With no league win in 2026, De Zerbi has been tasked with restoring confidence and moving Spurs away from the bottom three, starting with a trip to Sunderland on April 12.

The north Londoners could kick off the clash on Wearside in the drop zone, with 18th-placed West Ham United hosting bottom-of-the-table Wolverhampton Wanderers in the capital 48 hours prior.

De Zerbi has more than a week to work with his players before they face Regis Le Bris' men, with Football London's Tottenham correspondent Alasdair Gold saying that the players went home raving about the first session, with one individual labelling it as 'outstanding'.

On Friday night, Tottenham's official X account posted an eight-minute behind-the-scenes video of De Zerbi's first day of training to get a feel of what he will bring and the initial atmosphere.

What was immediately clear from the footage was that the Italian already looks to be taking a liking to midfielder Lucas Bergvall.

The 46-year-old is spotted having a one-on-one chat with the Sweden international, while he is filmed putting his arm around the 20-year-old in other clips too.

Gold had previously predicted in a YouTube video that he'd heard that De Zerbi would love some of the club's promising youngsters, such as Bergvall and Archie Gray, because of their technical abilities and ability to take information on and implement ideas quickly.

Bergvall Will Explode Under De Zerbi

The tall midfielder has been one of Tottenham's most impressive performers despite their struggles over the last two seasons, being named as the supporters' player of the year in 2024-25 after they won the Europa League.

At just 20 years of age there is a feeling that there is a lot more to come from the highly-rated Bergvall, and you wouldn't bet against De Zerbi being the man to extract it immediately.

Bergvall and Gray are the types of players De Zerbi and Tottenham need to build around for this long-term project they have just started, given they have often shown up their more senior teammates with their dominant performances in recent months.

The Swede's composure on the ball and ball-carrying abilities are perfect for De Zerbi's style of play, which is in-game intelligence is seen as one of his big strengths.

These are all traits that De Zerbi loves, and it would be no surprise at all to see the 20-year-old absolutely explode under the Italian sooner rather than later.

Tottenham Hotspur are among the clubs who have held talks over a summer move to sign Bournemouth star Marcos Senesi, according to TEAMtalk.

The north London club are battling against relegation but have already begun making plans for the new season under new manager Roberto De Zerbi, who has signed a five-year contract to take over, despite the club being just one point above the relegation zone with seven games remaining.

Spurs are likely to see some first-team stars depart during the summer window as they are set to miss out on European football entirely, and they are now eyeing a bargain move to bolster the squad and ensure they aren't weakened.

Tottenham Hold Talks Over Senesi

Senesi, who has been described as a 'gladiator', has emerged as one of the most sought-after free agents on the market for this summer, as he enters the final months of his Bournemouth contract.

The Argentina international has become a key player for Andoni Iraola this season, stepping up after both Dean Huijsen and Ilya Zabarnyi were sold to Real Madrid and PSG, respectively, last summer.

His performances this season have seen a number of clubs step up and take notice, and it's now reported that his representatives have held talks with some of the top clubs in the Premier League and Europe about a potential move to join them in the upcoming transfer window.

Spurs are one of those clubs, and they may be able to offer him regular first-team football with Cristian Romero and Micky Van de Ven's futures both up in the air.

However, Senesi has made it clear that his dream move would be to join Barcelona, and the La Liga giants are interested in a deal for the 28-year-old, but only if they are unable to seal a deal for their top target, Andrea Bastoni.

Senesi Would Be Perfect Spurs Signing

De Zerbi knows he is going to need a major rebuild at Spurs, with the club determined to remain in the Premier League before giving the new manager the squad he wants.

Defensive leadership is key to any successful squad, and with Romero seeming more likely to leave than stay, bringing in someone with Senesi's experience and quality would go a long way towards replacing the current captain.

His ability on the ball and hunger to improve further would be a welcome addition, and by bringing him in on a free transfer, it would also save budget for other areas of the pitch, so this would be a perfect deal for Spurs to complete and De Zerbi to start his rebuild with.

New Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi made a big impact on his players during his first training session at Hotspur Way, according to Football London correspondent Alasdair Gold.

The 46-year-old signed a five-year deal as Tottenham boss earlier this week having performed a U-turn on wanting to take the job in the summer, rather than now.

Spurs decided that they needed their number one target now to try and ensure they don't suffer a devastating relegation to the Championship, with seven matches to go.

The north Londoners have made De Zerbi the third best-paid manager in the Premier League behind only Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola, according to GIVEMESPORT sources, as they look to the 46-year-old to fully transform Tottenham over a long-term project.

De Zerbi will be determined to stop the club dropping into England's second tier, with work beginning on the training ground on Good Friday ahead of his maiden match in charge against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light a week on Sunday.

Tottenham Players go Home With 'Rave Reviews'

According to Gold, writing for Football London, a number of Tottenham players went home with 'rave reviews' after De Zerbi's first training session on Friday.

The message from the Italian in terms of keeping possession was clear as footage emerged from Hotspur Way, as he looks to quickly implement his style ahead of the crucial upcoming fixtures.

One player is said to have told his friends that the opening training session was 'outstanding' with numerous others providing glowing reports after getting back on the pitch following the international break.

De Zerbi Has Some Big Decisions to Make

The Italian has a week to decide what his strongest XI is going to be for the trip to Wearside, from the players he has available to him for selection.

The 46-year-old has already been boosted by the return to training of Mathys Tel after he went off with an issue during the 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest prior to the international break.

Despite former boss Igor Tudor suggesting he was progressing well and might be available after the three-week gap in fixtures, there was no sign of Mohammed Kudus at Hotspur Way following three months on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.

Ben Davies, Rodrigo Bentancur, Pape Sarr are the other players who could be available for De Zerbi after injury, with the latter picking up a shoulder issue while on international duty with Senegal.

As well as on the pitch, De Zerbi has decisions to make off the pitch too as he looks to lead the Tottenham revolution.

Tottenham Hotspur are considering making a summer move to sign Leeds United star Pascal Struijk, according to TEAMtalk.

Tottenham will already be looking at making wholesale changes to their squad this summer under the leadership of new manager Roberto De Zerbi.

Spurs have now had two successive seasons at the wrong end of the Premier League table, although this term has been the worst as they are in genuine danger of suffering an unthinkable relegation to the Championship.

De Zerbi has seven matches to ensure that the north Londoners finish ahead of at least one of Leeds, Nottingham Forest or West Ham United, to avoid dropping into England's second tier.

The Italian took his first training session on Friday and he has a week to prepare his players for his debut match in charge against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light next Sunday.

Tottenham could actually be in the bottom three by the time they kick off on Wearside, with 18th-placed West Ham United playing 48 hours earlier.

Tottenham Are Long-Term Admirers of Struijk

According to TEAMtalk, Leeds United centre-back Struijk is in demand from a number of Premier League clubs ahead of the summer transfer window.

The Yorkshire outfit are determined to keep hold of the 26-year-old defender at the end of the season, although their stance will be challenged by their top-flight rivals.

Tottenham have a long-term interest in signing the Belgian-born star, whose contract at Elland Road expires in the summer of 2027.

Spurs will face competition for his signature should they step up their interest however, with Aston Villa said to be ready to launch a £25m offer for a player Leeds value at between £35-40m.

Newcastle are also keen on Struijk with their transfer strategy often prioritising players who are established in the Premier League, although they may be unable to make a move until later in the summer, given they need to sell to buy.

Why do Tottenham Want Struijk?

Rumours have suggested that there are big doubts over the futures of Micky van de Ven and captain Cristian Romero this summer, with both players keen to be playing Champions League football at this stage of their careers.

While it remains to be seen whether Tottenham would be willing to lose both in one summer, it is believed that the north Londoners see Struijk as a 'ready-made' addition to their defence should they need to strengthen.

Spurs are said to believe that the 26-year-old would be capable of immediately fitting in under De Zerbi, by offering defensive solidity and progressive passing out from the backline.

As with many of their targets, Tottenham's ability to make a move for Struijk is likely to depend on their Premier League status, and potentially Leeds' as well, with Daniel Farke's men still in danger of going down themselves with seven games to go.

His valuation could also be key, with a fee of £25-30m more attractive than the £40m that Leeds would ideally want for him, especially given he only has just over 12 months left on his deal.

New Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi took his first training session on Good Friday following his appointment this week, but there was one notable absentee as the Italian was boosted by the return of Mathys Tel.

De Zerbi decided to perform a U-turn on taking the Tottenham job now rather than waiting until the summer, with Spurs officials wanting their number one manager target to save them from relegation.

The Italian has seven matches to do exactly that, with the potential that the north Londoners start their next league game against Sunderland a week on Sunday in the Premier League's relegation zone.

Tottenham need points and wins quickly, with De Zerbi tasked with ensuring they soon pick up their first three points since they beat Crystal Palace at the end of December.

Both Thomas Frank and Igor Tudor were hit hard by injury issues during their reigns at Spurs, but the new boss will be hoping to have better luck in that regard to stop the club from dropping into the Championship.

GIVEMESPORT understands that De Zerbi has no relegation release clause in his five-year contract, with the Italian himself confirming he will be manager next season no matter what happens.

Kudus Absent From Tottenham Training

There is a feeling that De Zerbi might see Mohammed Kudus as one of his key Tottenham players during the run-in, given he tried to sign the player when he was manager of Brighton and Hove Albion.

The £55m star last played in the Premier League against Sunderland at the beginning of January, before being taken off within the first 20 minutes with a hamstring injury.

He has been on the sidelines since, but the hope was that he could make his return in the corresponding fixture with the Black Cats a week on Sunday.

Indeed, Tudor had confirmed prior to the Nottingham Forest loss that he could be back in training in 10 days, and that he was 'progressing very well'.

However, as footage emerged of De Zerbi's first training session on Friday, there was no sign of Kudus.

Of course, he could be working elsewhere, but it is a concern that he wasn't visible when many other first-team players were.

The Ghana international still has a week to step up his comeback, with De Zerbi sure to want him available for selection as soon as possible.

Mathys Tel Gives Tottenham Boost

While there were no signs of Kudus at Hotspur Way, the return to training of Tel is a boost.

The Frenchman went off against Forest with hip injury and there would have been concerns about how long he would be absent for.

However, the 20-year-old was back on the training pitch and looks set to be available for the trip to Sunderland unless he has any setbacks.