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Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur will go head-to-head in the Premier League at Villa Park on Friday night, with both teams prioritising qualification for the Champions League to end their season.

Unai Emery's side kept their chances of a top five finish alive with a 1-0 win away at Bournemouth last time out, while Ange Postecoglou's team currently sit 17th in the table after a 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace with their attention currently fully focused on the Europa League final next week.

Both sides have got some injury concerns heading into the game which will leave the managers with some big decisions to make, and this is how GIVEMEPORT expect the teams to line up.

Aston Villa Team News

Tielemans still unavailable

The Villans are still set to be without key midfielder Youri Tielemans for this game after he suffered a hamstring injury, and he may not return before the end of the season. He joins forward Marcus Rashford on the sidelines, meaning the loanee has now played his last game for the club, as he can't feature against Man Utd next week either.

Amadou Onana played well when given a start in midfield last time out and he could continue in that role, while Pau Torres and Tyrone Mings continue to compete for a spot at centre-back. Jacob Ramsey is suspended following his red card last time out.

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

“Youri [Tielemans] and Marcus [Rashford] tomorrow are not available. Ramsey is suspended. The other players are available.

"I don’t want holidays because we’re in a very good moment after a long season, but now we’re very, very motivated. Very excited to play at Villa Park tomorrow...

"It’s not in our hands, but we can have some options to play Champions League again."

Aston Villa Predicted XI

Onana and Malen to start

Aston Villa Predicted XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; McGinn, Onana, Kamara, Malen; Rogers; Watkins.

Aston Villa Predicted Substitutes: Olsen (GK), Disasi (DEF), Pau (DEF), Maatsen (DEF), Garcia (DEF), Bogarde (MID), Barkley (MID), Bailey (FWD), Asensio (FWD),

With Ramsey suspended, Rashford injured and Marco Asensio struggling for form, Emery should bring Donyell Malen into the starting lineup for this game out wide.

That should see £335,000-a-week trio Asensio, Leon Bailey and Pau Torres benched for the crunch tie.

Tottenham Team News

Kulusevski sidelined

Spurs have been rocked by the news that influential playmaker Dejan Kulusevski has been forced to undergo knee surgery, all-but ruling him out of next week's Europa League final. He joins James Maddison and Lucas Bergvall on the sidelines, while Radu Dragusin is also a long-term absentee after his ACL tear.

Captain Heung-Min Son returned to action as a substitute in the last game and could get a start to get more rhythm before the final, but Postecoglou will surely be considering making big changes ahead of the game.

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

"Obviously disappointing news. Initially we thought it wasn't too serious but it blew up the day after. He's [Kulusevski] had the surgery which will put him out for at least a few months. We'll see [if he'll be back for the start of next season]. We've only got basic information at the moment.

"No, it's still the same sort of timeframe [for Bergvall]. Never long term but he's just got out of his boot and taking his first steps on the grass but he'll likely be a while.

"He'll [Son] definitely play tomorrow. Whether he'll start or not we'll see. He reacted well to Sunday and it makes sense to get him more match minutes whether it's starting or playing half of the game.

Tottenham Predicted XI

Gray and Odobert to start

Tottenham Predicted XI: Vicario; Spence, Danso, Davies, Udogie; Gray, Sarr, Ajayi; Odobert, Son, Moore.

Tottenham Predicted Substitutes: Kinsky (GK), Porro (DEF), Romero (DEF), Van de Ven (DEF), Bissouma (MID), Bentancur (MID), Tel (FWD), Richarlison (FWD), Solanke (FWD).

Postecoglou is unlikely to risk losing any more stars for the game and should name another much-changed team, meaning players like Archie Gray and Wilson Odobert should get the nod.

That would leave big earners Cristian Romero and Dominic Solanke on the bench, while academy sensations Mikey Moore and Damola Ajayi could also make rare starts.

Unai Emery has warned Aston Villa that Ange Postecoglou won’t be fielding a below-strength Tottenham Hotspur side at Villa Park.

The Spaniard remains laser-focused on the job at hand and has slammed the door firmly shut on any notion of a walkover.

The Premier League brought forward this fixture from Sunday to allow the North Londoners extra time to prepare for their Europa League final against Manchester United next Wednesday.

Emery Expecting Tottenham to Take Friday Fixture Seriously

Tottenham are just days away from a Europa League final

The world of football has this marked down as a ‘home win’ given Villa’s desperate need for three points to continue their push towards a second successive Champions League qualification. But Emery is not so sure.

Rather than field a weakened team, he believes that his Australian counterpart will be taking it more seriously.

I think they are going to play with better players - they are going to try to compete and get their best performances to be ready for the final.

Each match in the Premier League is always important for the supporters.

I think they will go with their best players, maybe some who are coming back after injury.

But my expectation is they will play with the starting players who are fit for the final and because they respect the Premier League, it will be their approach.

Emery was on high alert ahead of the game.

He is experienced enough to appreciate the context and his message was that Spurs would be armed and dangerous.

Villa came a cropper in the same fixture last season. Both clubs were pushing for the top four - but the hosts were on the wrong end of a four-goal drubbing.

Villa’s boss added: “I respect them a lot. I have massive respect for Tottenham - the players, the coach.

“Last year, he was doing a fantastic job.

“This year, they are not being consistent for different reasons - but analysing them in the Europa League, they are doing really well.”

Emery Set to Take Charge of 100th Aston Villa Match

The Spaniard will want to mark it with a win

This will be Emery’s 100th match in charge of Villa.

He started with a bang in a 3-1 victory over Manchester United. That season, Villa qualified for Europe.

He then bettered that by reaching the Champions League - breaking a club record for successive home victories in the Premier League.

Asked to look back on his favourite moments, Emery said:

It’s difficult to select one because we are building and moving forward.

I can remember the first match here against Manchester United…the one against Brighton we won to reach the Europa Conference League.

Then when we beat Brighton 6-1 and Arsenal at the Emirates last year - that was a key match for us to get into a Champions League position.

We won 14, 15, 16 matches in a row. That was really fantastic.

Emery continued: “But sometimes losing as well. We lost three in a row - Arsenal 4-2, Manchester City away 3-1, Leicester at home 4-2.

“At that moment, it was important how we reacted, how we met with the players at the training ground to speak about change.

“We were wrong tactically.

“But I’m excited to add more moments - good moments, hopefully like against Tottenham.

“For the way we are doing it together, for the Villa fans, the workers, the players, the coaches - and for you, the journalists as well

“I want you all to enjoy the moment we are having.”

Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy wants to keep Mathys Tel at the club on a permanent basis, according to Sport Witness.

It has been a polarising season for Spurs. Domestically, the club have endured a turgid campaign, one that has seen them lose 20 Premier League games at the time of writing. Were it not for the already-relegated bottom three, then Spurs would be in a genuine relegation battle, almost unthinkable for a team of their stature.

Such league form, combined with exits from both domestic cups, has seen pressure build on manager Ange Postecoglou as the season has gone on. The Australian’s only saving grace has been the Europa League, the final of which Spurs will play in against Manchester United to try and end their near-20 year trophy drought.

Injuries across the campaign have only highlighted Spurs’ need for reinforcements in the summer transfer window, though it would seem that the Lilywhites are keen to keep a player that is theirs already on a permanent basis.

Spurs Want to Keep Tel

Negotiations would be needed

Reported by Sport Witness as per SportBILD, Spurs want to sign Mathys Tel on a permanent basis. The attacker moved to North London in the January transfer window on loan from Bayern Munich and Spurs negotiated an option to buy the player in the summer. This fee is thought to have been around £50.5 million, though this is something that Spurs want to lower.

Though Tel has struggled for consistency in his time at Spurs thus far, it is worth considering that he has started just 12 of the 18 games in which he has featured. Not only that, but Tel is still a young player and has shown glimpses of the player that he could become in time for the Lilywhites.

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany is clearly not keen on Tel, who has been called "unbelievable" by Sky Sports' Florian Plettenberg, and would seemingly be content allowing the Frenchman to depart permanently, which may assist Spurs as they look to pay less for a player that, should he reach his potential, could be a brilliant part of Tottenham’s attacking line.

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Manchester United could be set to steal another north London talent this summer, according to reports - with Red Devils chiefs keen on landing Tottenham Hotspur youngster Dexter Oliver to bolster their youth ranks for future success.

Ruben Amorim will be focusing mainly on signing talent for his first-team squad after a shambolic campaign on domestic soil for the Red Devils, but new owners INEOS have strengthened their youth ranks in recent times - and there may be no stopping there, with Oliver in their sights ahead of a potential move to the north-west of England.

Report: Man Utd 'Attempting' to Land Dexter Oliver

The young talent has been magnificent for Tottenham so far

The report by Tottenham account, Lilywhite Rose, on X (formerly Twitter) states that Oliver is set to leave the north London club - with United attempting to sign him.

Oliver has yet to sign the two-year scholarship offer that Tottenham have issued him, and having signed with agency Roc Nation Sports in March, that could prompt his move away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with United hot on his trail.

United have made a concerted effort to land more talent from Premier League rivals in recent times - exemplified by Arsenal duo Ayden Heaven and Chido Obi-Martin both featuring in their first-team since their moves from north London. With Harry Amass beginning to feature regularly in the senior squad, Oliver could be next on that list, having been named 'exciting' earlier this season.

The Spurs prodigy has featured in two FA Youth Cup games for Tottenham, alongside seven under-18 Premier League games, registering two assists in the process - and although Oliver looks to be a while off of first-team football, United could look to take advantage of his delay in signing a professional deal to bring him up north and join their Carrington ranks, though rivals Manchester City are also after him.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: This will be Manchester United's worst-ever Premier League season, having broken their own record last season in 8th. The highest they can finish this season is 13th.

Oliver is primarily a striker, featuring in a central role, though he can play across the front three and in midfield. He scored a brace against Derby County in the under-17 Premier League Cup semi-final back in February, with Spurs winning 5-0 - and the young side went on to hoist the trophy last month with a win over Charlton Athletic, with Oliver being labelled as a 'top prospect' as a result.

Statistics courtesy of Fastscore. Correct as of 15-05-25.

Tottenham are one of the most successful clubs in English football. Do not let their recent silverware drought take away from the fact that they have won the sixth most trophies of all teams in the country's pyramid, which is a testament to their long-standing influence.

Spurs have had plenty to shout about in their decorated history, and that's thanks to an array of world-class talent that famously donned the Tottenham badge. Many of these stars earned recognition for their contributions, but for some in the more modern era, a lack of silverware often overshadowed their brilliance, and they were left criminally underappreciated as a result.

Now, ChatGPT has weighed in, and it has named one Tottenham legend as not just underrated by Spurs fans or the media, but as the most underrated British footballer of all time.

ChatGPT Names Glenn Hoddle as Most Underrated British Player in history

The former international had immense talent

Britain has been the origin for plenty of world-class players, and some were more underrated than others. Perhaps none were more underappreciated than Spurs icon Glenn Hoddle.

The Englishman lifted two FA Cups for the North London club, in addition to a UEFA Cup in 1984, but that was in no way representative of the talent he actually possessed.

Hoddle could be seen in a plethora of different attacking positions, but one thing remained constant - when the ball arrived at his feet, no opposition player could retrieve it unless he willed so. With such elegant technique and impeccable control of the ball, the Hayes-born man became a fan favourite for Tottenham in his 13-year tenure.

ChatGPT was full of praise when describing the quality Hoddle possessed, and here were its reasons.

Unusually Gifted Playmaker

ChatGPT said: "Incredible vision, passing range, and technique. Scored stunning goals from long range and set pieces.

Ahead of His Time

ChatGPT said: "Played with a fluid, continental style rarely seen in England at the time. Played with a grace and creativity more associated with Spanish or French football."

Impact Abroad

ChatGPT said: "Went to AS Monaco in 1987 and was pivotal under Wenger—an Englishman succeeding abroad well before it became common."

Why Hoddle was Underrated

The technician was beyond his time

In an era where British midfielders were expected to be industrious and direct, Hoddle was different. His game was built around dictating play and unleashing his creativity on the pitch - qualities more associated with those in continental Europe.

As such, his brilliance was somewhat misunderstood. ChatGPT affirmed this too, saying:

"The English game in the '70s and '80s prioritized grit, hustle, and strength over elegance and technique. Hoddle’s game was undervalued by managers, media, and even teammates who preferred more “traditional” British midfielders."

"He never fully fit into the England setup [as a result]. Managers like Bobby Robson didn’t build the team around him and often left him out. His elegance was seen as luxury, not necessity, in a national team that valued work rate and physicality."

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Glenn Hoddle managed 53 caps for the England national team in a nine-year span, scoring eight goals in the process.

ChatGPT also suggested that the media perception of the ex-Monaco star had an impact on how his career was perceived. It added: "Hoddle's quiet confidence was sometimes misinterpreted as arrogance. He was from a working-class background but had an air of sophistication in his play, which clashed with media expectations."

As the years passed by, the enthralling grasp of the football Hoddle displayed ultimately became more of a distant memory, with little tangible to show for it. It is often the older generation who remember his qualities as a player, while more recent recollections tend to rise from his time as a manager - specifically the manager of the England national team.

He held this role for three years between 1996 and 1999, but his stint was littered with controversy, and that unfortunately took away from his more pleasant playing career. ChatGPT further noted:

"His controversial managerial career, especially his England tenure and later comments, diluted the public memory of him as a player. Some younger fans know him more for TV punditry than his on-pitch brilliance."

Tottenham Hotspur are at the front of the Premier League queue to lure Vanderson to the Premier League after members of the Hotspur Way recruitment department have been eyeing the Monaco star despite ongoing uncertainty over Ange Postecoglou's future in the dugout, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Although Spurs are preparing to face Manchester United in the Europa League final and strengthened their defensive options with the acquisition of Kevin Danso midway through the season, on an initial loan deal which includes a £20.9million obligation to become permanent, plans have been put in place to secure further reinforcements in the summer.

Postecoglou is likely to leave Tottenham regardless of whether he steers them towards silverware next week, having overseen an underwhelming domestic campaign, but the north Londoners are still pushing ahead with identifying targets before the transfer window reopens for business in the coming weeks.

Spurs Showing Serious Interest in Vanderson

North Londoners keeping tabs on right-back's situation

Tottenham are leading the race to bring Vanderson to the Premier League for the first time in his career, according to GMS sources, after they have been showing more interest than their domestic counterparts when ramping up their plans to upgrade the squad ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

Although Ligue 1 side Monaco are in a strong negotiating position, thanks to the right-back still having three years remaining on a contract which allows him to pocket close to £50,000-per-week, Spurs have earmarked him as a potential recruit who could provide the likes of Pedro Porro with stiff competition for a regular starting berth.

GMS sources have been informed that Tottenham are keeping tabs on Vanderson's situation and, in a significant boost, it is increasingly likely that he will be given the opportunity to embark on a fresh challenge if a bid in the region of £30million is lodged during the fast-approaching summer transfer window.

The Brazil international, who has been described as 'phenomenal' thanks to his technique and pace, has caught Spurs' eye and they are keen to secure his services even though there remains uncertainty over whether Postecoglou will still be in the dugout by the time they can enter negotiations.

But Tottenham could still face an uphill battle to convince Vanderson to head to north London as GMS sources have learned that intermediaries have set their sights on discovering whether other top clubs are prepared to enter the mix for his signature before he makes a final decision on his future.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Vanderson won six ground duels and made four tackles during Monaco's draw with Le Havre last month

Rivals Threaten to Enter Battle for Vanderson

Manchester United among sides considering move for 23-year-old

GMS sources have been told that a number of Tottenham's Premier League rivals are threatening to register their interest in Vanderson, with Manchester United alerted to his situation as head coach Ruben Amorim weighs up whether to bring in a fresh right wing-back option ahead of his first full season in charge.

But Spurs are not on course to be challenged by Liverpool for the 23-year-old as the newly-crowned champions have chosen to chase Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong despite discussing the possibility of landing the former Gremio man from Monaco following Trent Alexander-Arnold's decision to leave as a free agent instead of penning a new contract.

Manchester City may be approached by Vanderson's representatives at a time when they have been looking at Newcastle United's Tino Livramento along with Juventus duo Andrea Cambiaso and Nicolo Savona, GMS sources understand, while La Liga heavyweights Barcelona have turned his head after entering the race.

Although that could complicate matters for Spurs, they are also looking to raid Monaco's Ligue 1 counterparts as GMS sources recently revealed that they have upped the ante in their pursuit of Rayan Cherki by making fresh contact to discuss a potential switch from Lyon to the capital.

All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 15/05/2025

Tottenham Hotspur have put Ajax boss Francisco Farioli at the top of their managerial shortlist as their 'ideal' candidate to replace Ange Postecoglou, according to reports - with talk over the Australian gaffer's future refusing to go away after continued shambolic results on domestic soil in recent months.

Spurs lost to Crystal Palace on Sunday in a comprehensive battering by the Eagles, falling 2-0 on home turf to go 17th in the Premier League - which would be on course to record their worst-ever finish in the competition's history. And with Postecoglou walking a tightrope for his job, that has seen club chiefs put Farioli at the top of their shortlist to replace him if he's given the boot.

Ange Postecoglou will be looking nervously over his shoulder

The report by Italian journalist Rudy Galetti via TEAMtalk states that Tottenham consider Farioli to be the 'ideal' candidate to replace Ange Postecoglou ahead of the summer transfer window - despite Ajax blowing a nine-point lead with just five games to go in the Eredivisie table.

Sources have told TEAMtalk that Tottenham are considering sacking Postecoglou once the season finishes, though club chairman Daniel Levy hasn't made his final decision yet.

Spurs will understandably wait until after the Europa League final against Manchester United next Wednesday, with limited disruption to their squad needed ahead of what is their biggest game in almost six years on the continental scene. However, the report further states that Levy has been working behind the scenes to find a suitable replacement for the beleaguered Australian gaffer, who sees only relegated trio Ipswich Town, Leicester City and Southampton below him in the table.

Farioli has become a 'serious name' at Tottenham if they do decide to sack Postecoglou, and having been talked about in Premier League circles, they see his £4.2million release clause as affordable, also fitting into the long-term vision of the club, given that he's just 36 years of age and been labelled as 'one of the best young coaches in Europe'.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Francisco Farioli has seen his Ajax side score 100 goals in just 53 games since joining.

Fabio Paratici, who is returning to Tottenham as a sporting director once his ban is over, is the 'main supporter' of a potential move for Farioli, and it's his recommendation to Levy that has put the former Nice boss at the top of Tottenham's wishlist if they do sack the former Celtic gaffer in the coming week after his poor campaign in the Premier League this time around.

Statistics courtesy of Transfermarkt. Correct as of 15-05-25.

Tottenham Hotspur have upped the ante in their pursuit of beating Premier League rivals to the acquisition of Rayan Cherki by entering discussions over a deal to lure the Lyon star to Hotspur Way as preparations are made for the summer transfer window, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Although Spurs have an obligation to buy Kevin Danso for £20.9million in the coming weeks and boss Ange Postecoglou is fully focused on the Europa League final against Manchester United, when the north Londoners will have an opportunity to end their lengthy wait for silverware, members of the recruitment department are pinpointing potential arrivals.

A final decision still needs to be made on whether to take advantage of a £45million option to buy Mathys Tel at the end of his loan switch from Bayern Munich, but Tottenham are still showing interest in Cherki as they go in search of bringing in further creativity and firepower in the final third of the pitch.

Spurs are Prime Contenders to Recruit Cherki

North Londoners up ante in pursuit of France under-21 international

Tottenham are leading contenders to sign Cherki when the transfer window reopens for business in the summer, according to GMS sources, after deciding to make fresh contact this month to gain more knowledge about what it would take to beat domestic rivals to his signature and get the deal over the line.

The winger is preparing to enter the final 12 months of a contract which allows him to pocket close to £65,000-per-week, resulting in Spurs sniffing an opportunity to pounce as there is an awareness that Lyon will not want to take the risk of him walking away as a free agent at the end of next season.

GMS sources have been informed that Tottenham are in danger of facing an uphill battle to persuade Cherki to join as, having registered 31 goal involvements in all competitions this term, he has pinpointed newly-crowned Premier League champions Liverpool as his preferred destination.

There have also been suggestions that the Merseyside heavyweights have enquired over the possibility of landing the France under-21 international, having seen him snub the chance to complete a switch to Paris Saint-Germain last year, which could complicate matters for Postecoglou if he remains in charge beyond the end of the campaign.

But GMS sources have learned that Tottenham are still in the hunt for Cherki and a move to north London is a serious possibility because his representatives have been leaving the door open for Premier League sides to register their interest after Liverpool have been looking to recruit Bayer Leverkusen talisman Florian Wirtz instead.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Rayan Cherki has found the back of the net eight times despite having an expected goals ratio of just 4.89 in Ligue 1 this season

Cherki May Still Need Convincing to Seal Deal

Winger not impressed with Premier League position this season

GMS sources have been told that Cherki has refused to rule out the possibility of embarking on a fresh challenge at Tottenham after they have decided to enter fresh terms, but he will need to be persuaded to sign on the dotted line as their position in the Premier League and uncertainty over who will be at the helm next season have left him unconvinced.

The 21-year-old, who has been described as a 'future Ballon d'Or winner', has decided that he wants to leave Lyon ahead of the 2025/26 campaign and his representatives have been particularly keen to explore the possibility of him moving to the Premier League for the first time in his career.

Although Tottenham are firmly in the mix to land Cherki, GMS sources understand that his agent is preparing to sound out Arsenal, Manchester United, Aston Villa and Chelsea in the coming weeks in an attempt to discover their level of interest before he makes a final decision on his future.

Spurs are not only aiming to bolster their options on the flanks and, in a significant boost, GMS sources recently revealed that the capital club are in line to have an opportunity to land Dusan Vlahovic for a cut-price fee as low as £20million due to Juventus being eager to sanction the striker's departure.

All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 15/05/2025

Tottenham Hotspur are planning a bid for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze this summer, according to Football Insider.

The north London club are currently preparing for the Europa League final where they will face off against Manchester United in a bid to end their 17-year trophy drought, while also looking to claim a place in next season's Champions League despite sitting in 17th place in the Premier League table.

The result of that game will undoubtedly affect the club's transfer plans for the upcoming summer window, but that hasn't stopped club chiefs planning ahead anyway and Eze has emerged as a top target.

Tottenham Preparing Bid for Eze

Playmaker has a £68m release clause

After helping the Eagles reach the FA Cup final and also scoring twice in Crystal Palace's 2-0 win over Spurs this past weekend, Eze is attracting big interest from some of the Premier League's top clubs.

A £68m release clause exists in his current contract at Selhurst Park, and according to Football Insider Tottenham are now looking to make a bid to make him cross London and switch blue and red for white. However, the club are currently planning to make an opening bid that is below that value.

While Eze is under contract until 2027, it has been reported that he has informed the club hierarchy at Palace that he is ready for a new challenge elsewhere and they won't stand in his way if they receive an acceptable offer, and GMS sources understand he is open to a move to Spurs.

Described as a "superstar" in the past, Eze is also said to be a target for Manchester United this summer - although the Red Devils are closing in on a deal for their preferred option Matheus Cunha.

It's expected to be a busy summer window at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with Cristian Romero and Pedro Porro linked with exits, while Spurs are keen to strengthen their attack as Richarlison and Timo Werner are expected to leave too. Contact has been made for Lyon sensation Rayan Cherki, while it's also expected that manager Ange Postecoglou will move on regardless of the result in the final.

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Tottenham Hotspur are on course to have an opportunity to recruit Dusan Vlahovic for a smaller fee than the release clause written into Ipswich Town star Liam Delap's contract as Juventus are desperate to offload the Hotspur Way target during the summer, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Dominic Solanke became the most expensive acquisition in Spurs' history when the north Londoners went in search of fresh firepower less than 12 months ago, thanks to completing a £65million switch from Premier League rivals Bournemouth, but boss Ange Postecoglou and influential figures behind the scenes are on the hunt for reinforcements.

Although Kevin Danso will become a permanent member of Tottenham's squad in the coming weeks, due to there being a £20.9million obligation to buy the central defender at the end of his initial loan move from Lens, there remains a desire to improve their options in other areas of the pitch.

Spurs Ready for Chance to Seal Vlahovic Deal

Serbia international eager to test himself in Premier League

Tottenham could sign Vlahovic for a cut-price fee this summer, according to GMS sources, with Juventus potentially prepared to accept an offer as low as £20million after he has struggled to rediscover his best form and given indications that he wants to embark on a fresh challenge in the Premier League.

The striker is edging towards entering the final 12 months of a contract which allows him to pocket close to £320,000-per-week at the Allianz Stadium, resulting in Spurs and other interested parties sniffing an opportunity to pounce when the transfer window reopens for business during the summer.

GMS sources have been informed that Juventus are hoping to secure up to £35million for Vlahovic, having seen him find the back of the net 14 times in all competitions this season, but there is an awareness that their determination to find a buyer may result in them accepting a proposal at a fraction of the price if Tottenham or another suitor comes calling.

The 25-year-old Serbia international has been described as 'world-class' by Bologna head coach Vincenzo Italiano, underlining his ability in the final third of the pitch, and Spurs are tempted to head to the negotiating table as they go in search of securing fresh competition for first-choice frontman Solanke heading into next term.

Tottenham have been made aware of Vlahovic's situation, GMS sources have learned, and they could choose to up the ante in their pursuit when he is touted around clubs during the final weeks of the campaign even though he has struggled to live up to the hype of being one of Europe's most sought-after marksmen when he joined Serie A giants Juventus.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Dusan Vlahovic registered seven shots and grabbed two assists during Juventus' win over Lecce last month

Postecoglou to Face Competition for Vlahovic

Decreasing demands likely to lead to battle for 25-year-old

GMS sources have been told that Juventus' decreasing demands for Vlahovic could result in Tottenham facing stiff competition for an agreement as Chelsea, Newcastle United and West Ham United are more likely to enter the race if Manchester United win the battle to land Delap in the coming weeks.

The Ipswich goal-getter has a £30million release clause that is due to become active thanks to his current employers' relegation to the Championship, but Juventus' decision to refuse to rule out doing business for less than that figure will catch the eye of clubs aiming to head into the 2025/26 campaign with additional ammunition.

Chelsea have been tracking Vlahovic for a prolonged period and West Ham are in the market for two new forwards, GMS sources understand, while Galatasaray are contemplating whether to sign him as a replacement for Victor Osimhen when he returns to parent club Napoli following a productive loan spell.

GMS sources recently revealed that Tottenham vice-captain Cristian Romero is in line to push for a move to Atletico Madrid regardless of whether he enjoys Europa League final glory next week, which will come as a blow for Postecoglou at a time when he is determined to upgrade his squad.

All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 14/05/2025