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Tottenham Hotspur are already planning on ways to strengthen their squad for next season if they avoid relegation to ensure they're not in the same situation next year.

The north London club currently sit just one point above the relegation zone in the Premier League with seven games remaining, following a 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest before the international break, which has seen interim boss Igor Tudor's job come into serious question.

But despite that wary position in the league table, Spurs are keeping an eye on potential market situations to help strengthen the squad and make up for expected exits during the summer transfer window, including this Premier League star.

Tottenham Eyeing Lutsharel Geertruida

Spurs are anticipating big interest in Cristian Romero and Micky Van de Ven this summer as they look set to go without European football, and that means the defence has been earmarked for bolstering during the window.

That has led to the club turning their attention to Sunderland loanee Lutsharel Geertruida, who could be available for around £20m from RB Leipzig after impressing in England this season, according to TEAMtalk.

Capable of playing at right-back, centre-back and even in defensive midfield, the Netherlands international has been a big part of the Black Cats' campaign which has seen them avoid an immediate return to the Championship, and his performances have caught the attention of some other clubs in the division.

Sunderland retain an option to make the deal permanent, but it also needs sign-off from the player, and while he is happy on Wearside, he is also open to listening to interest from other clubs, including Spurs.

Tottenham are keeping close tabs on the 25-year-old, who has been described as 'extraordinary' and compared to Sergio Ramos, and could make a move to bring him to north London if they stay up and key players depart.

Geertruida to Replace Romero or Van de Ven?

Tottenham are expected to oversee mass change this summer, including a new manager, and bringing in players with experience who can adapt quickly could be key to a good season.

Geertruida can offer that, while first-team football could be the difference in convincing him to move or stay at Sunderland, or move to another club.

His versatility will undoubtedly be a big reason why clubs are taking an interest in him too, and GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT how he could fit into the Spurs squad if he joined, and this was its response:

It remains unclear whether Sean Dyche would be open to replacing Igor Tudor as Tottenham Hotspur manager until the end of the season, journalist David Ornstein has revealed.

The 54-year-old manager was linked with the north London hotseat this week, but Ornstein suggests Dyche’s coaching style may not necessarily be what Spurs are looking for at the moment.

Tottenham have not ruled out sacking Tudor before the end of the campaign amid their precarious Premier League position, with the club sitting 17th in the table, one point above the relegation zone.

Dyche is available following his sacking at Nottingham Forest in February, where he oversaw just 25 games, winning 10.

Ornstein, speaking on the Back Pages podcast, revealed that it remains unclear whether Dyche would take the Tottenham job at this point in the season:

“Well, it’s an emergency at Spurs, and desperate times call for desperate measures. I’m not saying that in a derogatory way towards Sean Dyche as well, he’s an excellent coach and has proved as a manager with his record in the Premier League and in football full stop.

“But, you wouldn’t immediately have him down as a candidate to manage Tottenham Hotspur in terms of style and in terms of the clubs that he’s managed so far, and where Tottenham traditionally see themselves. But he’s available. Whether he would take it or not, it’s not clear.”

Tudor’s future at Spurs has been a hot topic in recent weeks after the Croatian lost five of his seven games in all competitions, picking up just a single point in the league.

Last weekend, Tottenham fell to a 3-0 home defeat to relegation rivals Nottingham Forest, who turned to former Wolves manager Vitor Pereira following Dyche’s sacking in February.

Dyche won six of his 18 Premier League games in charge of the Tricky Trees and was fired after a winless run of three.

Roberto De Zerbi Appointment Ruled Out

Tottenham have also been linked with appointing Roberto De Zerbi in recent days, but it appears the Italian manager is likely to wait until the summer before choosing his next club.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the 46-year-old looks set to keep his options open until after the season and may consider joining Spurs if they avoid Premier League relegation.

De Zerbi left his role as Marseille manager in January following the French club’s exit from the Champions League and a heavy 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

Prior to his appointment at Stade Velodrome, the Italian tactician spent two years at Brighton and took the Seagulls to sixth in the Premier League in the 2022/23 season –the club’s highest top-flight finish to date.

Tottenham Hotspur are considering making a move to appoint Sean Dyche for the final seven games of the season to save them from relegation, according to The Telegraph.

Spurs currently sit just one point outside the relegation zone following a 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, who ironically sacked Dyche the day after Tottenham sacked Thomas Frank due to what they perceived to be bad results.

The north London club brought in Igor Tudor on an interim basis to replace the Dane, but he has won just one of seven games since taking over, and none in the Premier League, which has led to the club looking for alternatives to ensure the campaign doesn't get any worse.

Tottenham Consider Sean Dyche Move

Club chiefs had been keen to bring in Roberto De Zerbi immediately rather than waiting until the summer, but the Italian is standing firm on his preference to only come in for next season if they are still in the Premier League, which has left Spurs looking at alternatives.

Dyche is someone who has earned the moniker of a 'relegation escape artist' having overseen several battles against the drop throughout his career, including in both of his recent seasons in charge of Everton.

His pragmatic and direct style is often hard to beat, and Spurs may need that in order to avoid the drop. Their next Premier League game against Sunderland could see them enter in the relegation zone, depending on West Ham's result against Wolves two days earlier.

Tottenham Chiefs Must Prioritise Survival

In an ideal world, relegation wouldn't be a real issue for Spurs and their attention would be on a new manager for next season. But it is a real danger for them, and unless they address it properly, they may well find themselves in the Championship.

Dyche is someone who would certainly come in and steady the ship, and while he wouldn't be a good fit for the long-term strategy, he is arguably perfect for where they are right now and ensuring that long-term strategy isn't forced to change because of relegation.

With more than two weeks until Tottenham play again, now is the perfect time to make a change in the dugout - the second this season - to save the season and the Lilywhites' Premier League status.

Igor Tudor has failed in his mission as a firefighter coming in to rescue the club, as he has done on a number of occasions elsewhere, failing to win any of his five Premier League games in charge yet.

That has seen Spurs sink deeper into the relegation mire, now just one point and one place above the bottom three and staring down the barrel of a first relegation out of the top flight since 1977.

Roberto De Zerbi Linked With Permanent Tottenham Job

And while now may be the perfect time to make another change, Spurs may have the perfect candidate who has found the ideal time to make the move too.

Tottenham wanted to avoid bringing in a permanent manager until the summer, hoping that an interim boss would see them through until the end of the season when they could reassess and have their pick of available options.

That has not gone to plan, though, and while another interim could be on the cards, it is not beyond the realms of possibility that Tottenham employ a permanent head coach now. Roberto De Zerbi has been mentioned in dispatches with that very role, although the Italian remains keen on waiting until the summer.

But why not make a move for someone who already has a list of honours to his managerial name bigger than De Zerbi and who, crucially, has a connection with Spurs in Robbie Keane?

Keane Has The Honours To Prove He Is A Better Choice Than De Zerbi

According to reports, Tottenham have already held talks with Keane about the role and his past with the club and love for the club is something seen as vital at this period in time, to get the players fighting with every breath.

Keane won the Israeli Premier League with Maccabi Tel Aviv in 2023/24 and then won the Hungarian League with Ferencvaros last season. He could do so again with Ferencvaros this season, although his side are three points behind Gyor, albeit with a game in hand.

Keane may not want to leave Ferencvaros in the lurch, particularly with a chance to win the title again on his hands, but it could be the perfect time for Spurs to make a move now they are out of the UEFA Europa League.

The Hungarian side were fighting on two fronts in the league and Europe until they were knocked out of the Europa League by Braga at the last 16 stage last week.

If he feels like the job is done, now could be the time for Tottenham to make their move. And were he to be offered the Tottenham job, he would go with Ferencvaros' blessing.

Keane Would Be Allowed To Leave Ferencvaros Without Any Issues

Ferencvaros chief executive Pal Orosz said this week: "He can win and motivate a lot, the players believe in him and that is the most important thing. A real leader.

"If he really was mentioned with Tottenham, then we are proud, because in this way we made the right choice. And he also wanted to come here, and that is why he left his mark here."

Keane enjoyed an impressive career with Tottenham as a player, becoming a legend at the club with 122 goals in 306 appearances for the north London club over nine seasons. He would be a popular choice with supporters to return to the club.

Tottenham Hotspur could persuade Mauricio Pochettino to quit the United States national team now and return to the Premier League before the World Cup, former Spurs and USA goalkeeper Kasey Keller has claimed.

The north London club have not ruled out making another managerial change before the end of the season following Igor Tudor’s disappointing start, with just one win in seven games.

While Pochettino remains one of the primary managerial targets for the summer, his arrival mid-season appears highly unlikely, considering the Argentine is focused on leading the United States to the World Cup on home soil.

Pochettino Tipped to Join Spurs Before End of Season

Keller, as quoted by football.london, said he believes Pochettino will leave his United States role after the World Cup, but could not rule out an earlier departure if Tottenham push hard enough for the Argentine's return before the end of the season:

“I definitely see him quitting after the World Cup. With Tottenham Hotspur, the problem, I think, is if they could entice Pochettino to quit the World Cup right now, and I could see that happening.

“I think they may try to hold on, but I don't think they can. I don't think they can continue down the path right now without hiring somebody and have the unthinkable happen.

“Timing is so important, I think if Spurs could get a couple of wins in the next couple of matches, obviously the Forest match what a disaster.

“Then you think hold off, wait until after the World Cup and then have conversations. I think Spurs need to make a real serious move right now or the unthinkable is possible.”

Pochettino took charge of Tottenham in 2014 and led the club to the 2019 Champions League final.

Spurs also finished second in the Premier League under the Argentine in 2016/17 –their highest top-flight position in over 50 years.

The north London club’s lowest finish under Pochettino was sixth in the 2014/15 season, his first year in charge.

Roberto De Zerbi Unlikely to Join Spurs

Tottenham have been looking at several different options to succeed Tudor before the end of the season, but appear unlikely to appoint Roberto De Zerbi.

The Italian manager is reportedly willing to keep his options open until the summer and would consider joining Spurs if they avoid Premier League relegation.

De Zerbi is available after leaving Marseille earlier this campaign and would bring two seasons of Premier League experience from his time at Brighton.

The 46-year-old spent two years with the Seagulls and took them to sixth in the Premier League in the 2022/23 season –the club’s highest top-flight finish to date.

Tottenham Hotspur are still yet to make a decision on whether Igor Tudor will remain in caretaker charge or not, following the sad death of his father this week.

The 47-year-old's job is surely under severe threat following Sunday's disastrous 3-0 defeat to relegation rivals Nottingham Forest, which has left Tottenham in genuine danger of going down to the Championship.

The performance and result against the Tricky Trees wasn't a one-off either, with Spurs only taking one point from the 15 available in the league since the Croat replaced Thomas Frank last month.

The north Londoners now have two-and-a-half weeks before the trip to Sunderland, where they will look to pick up their first Premier League win of 2026 - their previous one came against Crystal Palace at end of December.

The Tottenham decision-makers have time to make a change, if they feel it is needed, and for a potential new manager to come in and work with the players who have remained at Hotspur Way ahead of the visit to the Stadium of Light.

Tottenham Hold Talks Over Hiring Marco Silva

According to GIVEMESPORT senior reporter Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham have held internal talks in recent days over hiring Fulham manager Marco Silva.

With Spurs yet to decide on Tudor's short-term future, it's unclear whether the north Londoners would make a move for the Portuguese coach now if they did sack Tudor, or if he is purely seen as an option for the summer.

Roberto De Zerbi is another name on everyone's lips, and he is available now following his exit from Marseille this month. Convincing him to join for the final seven matches of the season is another thing though.

Silva has been a long-term contender for the Tottenham job, with the club also keen on him prior to appointing Thomas Frank.

The 48-year-old is currently on course to be a free agent in the summer, with no agreement yet reached on his contract that expires at the end of the season.

Silva Ready to Take Tottenham Job

Silva is one of the understated managers in the Premier League, but he continues to show that he is ready for an opportunity at a bigger club after what he has achieved previously at Everton, and especially now at Fulham.

The Portuguese coach has had the west London outfit picking up impressive results and punching above their weight in mid-table, with Calvin Bassey labelling him as 'one of the best managers in the Premier League'. But now he needs more funds to show he can take a club to the next level.

He would get that at Tottenham, should they remain in the top flight, and he has shown that he is savvy enough to consistently pick up results in the Premier League.

He may not be the most popular choice among the Tottenham fanbase at a time when they are being linked with Mauricio Pochettino and De Zerbi, and especially after the lack of success of Frank following his move from a similar-sized club in Brentford, but that shouldn't take anything away from his achievements.

After five years at Craven Cottage, Silva is ready to take on a job the size of the Tottenham one. Now it is up to them to decide if he is the right man for it.

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Tottenham Hotspur are considering appointing Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk after the season, according to reports in Italy.

The north London side have reportedly included the Turkish tactician on their shortlist, along with ex-Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi and Fulham boss Marco Silva.

Buruk’s expiring contract with Galatasaray has placed him on the radar of several clubs, with both Serie A side Lazio and Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Ittihad closely monitoring the 52-year-old.

A former midfielder, Buruk spent time at Galatasaray and Inter Milan, among other clubs, during his playing career, but has yet to manage outside Turkey since starting his coaching career in 2013.

Tottenham Eyeing Okan Buruk as Next Manager

According to Italian publication TuttoMercatoWEB, Tottenham are among the clubs eyeing Buruk ahead of his contract expiry with Galatasaray in June.

The 52-year-old is believed to be firmly on the shortlist for Spurs at the moment, as he could leave Galatasaray following a decorated four-year stint in the Turkish capital.

Buruk led Galatasaray to three consecutive Super Lig titles after taking over in June 2022, and he is on course to secure a fourth, with the Istanbul side currently sitting at the top of the league.

Buruk, praised as 'the best manager in Turkey', also guided Istanbul Basaksehir to the Turkish championship in the 2019-20 campaign, delivering the club’s first league title in history.

Roberto De Zerbi Appointment Unlikely

Tottenham have not ruled out making another managerial change before the end of the season, but they appear unlikely to appoint De Zerbi.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Italian manager wants to keep his options open until the summer and would consider joining Spurs if they avoid Premier League relegation.

Following Sunday’s 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, Spurs find themselves one point above the drop zone with seven games to play.

Tottenham have yet to win a league game under interim boss Igor Tudor, collecting one point from a possible 15.

Okan Buruk Tactics Explained

Amid Tottenham’s reported interest in Buruk, we asked ChatGPT to explain the 52-year-old manager’s tactical approach that helped him lift four Turkish league titles:

There are sure to be plenty of rumours around the futures of a number of Tottenham players in the build-up to the summer transfer window, given the nature of the season the Lilywhites have had and with so many things up in the air.

There is going to be major upheaval in N17, with a new co-sporting director to be employed before a new permanent manager is appointed. Then there are sure to be plenty of incomings and outgoings at the club, with Spurs struggling at the bottom of the Premier League table for the second consecutive season.

Club captain Cristian Romero has been linked with an exit from the club in previous transfer windows and has made no secret of his desire to play in La Liga one day.

Cristian Romero Release Clause Truth

The Argentinian World Cup winner has been with Spurs since 2021 and only signed a contract extension with the club last summer, after being named club captain, to be tied to the club until 2029.

That means Tottenham will hold all the cards when it comes to negotiating a deal to sell the centre-back this summer.

Both Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid have been linked with a move for the 27-year-old in the past and reports have claimed that the defender has a special release clause that would allow him to move to one of the two Spanish giants, as well as Barcelona, if a fee of €60million was offered.

However, that is not the case, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, he said: "In the last 24 hours, I have received tonnes of questions about one of the reports about the defender and a special release clause in his contract at Tottenham.

"According to reports, there is a clause to let Cuti Romero go to Real Madrid, Barcelona or Atletico Madrid for €60million, this is what's been reported. My information is that Cuti Romero's contract does not include any sort of release clause. There is nothing on paper guaranteed about a release clause.

"During negotiations in summer 2025, in conversations it was discussed something like a gentleman's agreement if a top club from Spain, not England, from Spain arrives with a good amount of money, which was not specified, a good, realistic amount of money, Tottenham could consider letting Cuti Romero go. This was a verbal agreement and just remember this was when Daniel Levy was at the club and he is no longer at the club."

Tottenham Get Phonecalls About Romero Transfer

Romano also revealed that a number of clubs have "started calling" for Romero ahead of the summer transfer window and that it is a real possibility that he leaves north London this summer, no matter what division Tottenham find themselves in.

"Cuti is fully focused on keeping Tottenham in the Premier League, but on the other side, can he leave Tottenham in the summer? Yes," he said.

"It's a possibility, it's not guaranteed, but it's a possibility. Several top clubs have started calling for Cuti Romero, Atletico Madrid wanted him last summer and he has always been considered a super appreciated player internally and there are more clubs around Europe and not only Europe, so top clubs are aware of this possibility."

Romero is currently on international duty with Argnetina, with Tottenham not back in action in the Premier League again until April 12. they are one point and one place above the relegation zone with seven games to play.

Tottenham Hotspur forward Dejan Kulusevski has issued a fresh injury update after being seen limping on Wednesday while visiting the Sweden national team.

Writing on his Instagram story, the 25-year-old explained he was seen limping because of a ‘small intervention' on his knee two weeks ago. He said:

“Just to clarify things. I’m limping because I had a small intervention in the knee 2 weeks ago. Went in and took out what was not supposed to be there. Knee is great now. Thanks for all the support. God is the greatest. Always.”

Kulusevski has not played for Tottenham this season after undergoing surgery on a patella injury last term.

Dejan Kulusevski Breaks Silence on Injury

On Wednesday, Swedish publication Aftonbladet reported that Kulusevski was seen limping when visiting the national team in Valencia ahead of their World Cup play-off semi-final against Ukraine.

The update sparked fresh concern among Tottenham supporters, who last saw Kulusevski play for the club on May 11 in the 2-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace.

Kulusevski has been sharing videos on his social media of himself undergoing rehabilitation at Hotspur Way recently, but he still appears some way from a return.

Speaking last month, Tottenham interim head coach Igor Tudor said he was unsure whether the Swede could play again this season:

"We hope so, in this moment we don't know. He's had really big problems. But he's positive. And also, the doctors are positive. So we'll see, next week, how it's going.”

Tudor was asked whether he had an update on Kulusevski’s fitness last Friday but added: “No, not yet.”

Kulusevski contributed 10 goals and 11 assists for Spurs across all competitions last season and was a key player under former manager Ange Postecoglou.

During his absence, Tottenham have gone through three different managers and currently sit 17th in the Premier League, one point above the relegation zone.

De Zerbi Unlikely to Join Tottenham

Tudor’s future has been a major talking point following his disappointing start at Tottenham, with the Croatian winning just once in his first seven games.

While Spurs have been contemplating another managerial change before the end of the season, they remain unlikely to appoint former Brighton and Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, De Zerbi is likely to keep his options open until the summer and would give serious consideration to joining Spurs if they avoid relegation this season.

The 46-year-old left his role at Marseille in January, following the club’s exit from the Champions League.

Roberto De Zerbi remains unlikely to become the next Tottenham Hotspur manager before the end of the season, journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed.

The 46-year-old Italian has been heavily linked with replacing under-fire Igor Tudor in recent days but now looks set to keep his options open until the summer.

De Zerbi would consider a move to Spurs if they stay in the Premier League, although another attempt from the north London club to hire the Italian before the end of the campaign has not been ruled out.

De Zerbi left his role as Marseille manager in January following the French club’s exit from the Champions League and a heavy 5-0 thrashing by Paris Saint-Germain.

Spurs Unlikely to Appoint De Zerbi

Romano, speaking on his YouTube channel, revealed that De Zerbi remains unlikely to make a return to management before the end of the season, despite emerging links with Tottenham:

“I maintain my information on Roberto De Zerbi. The idea for Roberto De Zerbi has always been about the end of the season.

“If Tottenham stay in the Premier League, to get the job at the end of the season is something that Roberto De Zerbi would consider.

“So that remains the focus. Let's see if Tottenham decide to make one more attempt for the De Zerbi now.

“But at the moment, so far in the last four or five weeks, Roberto De Zerbi never opened the doors to an immediate job at Tottenham, only focusing eventually on the summer.

“So De Zerbi would be open for the summer, but at the moment, still nothing has changed for present.”

De Zerbi took over at Marseille in the summer of 2024 and led them to second in Ligue 1 in his only full season at the club.

Prior to his appointment at Stade Velodrome, the Italian tactician spent two years at Brighton and took the Seagulls to sixth in the Premier League in the 2022/23 season – the club’s highest top-flight finish to date.

De Zerbi won 26 of his 70 Premier League games in charge of the Seagulls, averaging 1.39 points per match.

Igor Tudor Under Pressure at Spurs

Tottenham are believed to be seriously considering replacing Tudor following his difficult start at the club, with the Croatian winning just once across his first seven games.

Behind the scenes, Spurs have been working on potential replacements and have been linked with appointing former Monaco boss Adi Hutter in recent days.

While both De Zerbi and former manager Mauricio Pochettino remain contenders to be in charge next season, relegation from the Premier League would significantly diminish Spurs’ chances of landing either.

Spurs are just one point above the drop zone following their 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

Roberto De Zerbi Tactics Explained

Amid Tottenham’s interest in De Zerbi, we asked ChatGPT to explain the Italian tactician’s tactical approach: