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Tottenham Hotspur believe they are in a strong position to negotiate a lower fee with Bayern Munich to make Mathys Tel's loan move permanent this summer.

The 19-year-old has started six Premier League games since joining during the winter transfer window and has returned two goals so far, but Spurs are interested in keeping him on regardless of doubts over boss Ange Postecoglou's future.

The original agreement between Tottenham and Bayern Munich already contains an option to buy for around £42million. At the time, Tel’s arrival was seen as a coup and the fee seemed reasonable. Yet, now, it is understood that the north Londoners are wondering if they can strike a deal at a reduced price.

Spurs Prepare to Enter Fresh Tel Discussions

North Londoners set sights on reducing fee for French loanee

Ideally, Tottenham would like to bring the figure for the "unbelievable talent" down towards the £30million mark, and it is expected that discussions with Bayern Munich officials at the end of the season will be used to try to negotiate around the valuation.

The forward has enjoyed life in London and is starting to feel settled at Spurs, even if this has been a season where his talent has only shown in glimpses.

Tottenham have been pleased with Tel's attitude and integration, leading to them feeling he could take a significant step forward next term with a full pre-season under his belt.

Importantly, Spurs do not believe Bayern Munich have a plan to reintegrate the Frenchman into their own first-team squad and, as things stand, there are no serious offers from elsewhere.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Mathys Tel made five key passes and registered as many shots during Tottenham Hotspur's defeat to Nottingham Forest earlier this week

Juventus were strong contenders when Tottenham first moved for him, but sources have confirmed to GIVEMESPORT that the Italian heavyweights do not intend to revisit the situation.

While Spurs do not want to meet Bayern Munich’s original valuation, sources insist that should not be mistaken as a lack of interest in keeping Tel. In Germany, there have been suggestions that his limited minutes could reflect a lack of faith in the player.

On the contrary, there is a belief internally that the winter arrival is a long-term project worth continuing and is only just getting started. There is optimism that his parent club will be open to a new conversation, particularly given the current lack of outside interest and the fact the player himself is believed to be happy with the role Spurs have for him moving forward.

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As of April 2025, Arne Slot has been a resounding success at Liverpool. He will end his first season in English football having led the Reds to only their second-ever Premier League title.

Having arrived as a relatively unproven prospect in the summer of 2024, heading to Anfield after spells in charge of Dutch teams Cambuur, AZ, and Feyenoord, he has taken many British football fans by surprise. That said, he wasn't a complete unknown.

After all, having won Eredivisie and the KNVB Cup with Feyenoord, as well as making the UEFA Conference League final in 2022, the 46-year-old had steadily proven himself to be one of the most talented managers emerging on the European footballing landscape. As such, Liverpool weren't the first Premier League club to consider appointing the Dutchman.

Tottenham Hotspur Were Close To Appointing Arne Slot

Ended up with Ange Postecoglou instead

In April 2023, Tottenham Hotspur were on the lookout for a new manager after Antonio Conte sas sacked with 10 games left of the season. Per the Athletic, Spurs employed an external data analytics company to assess all potentially available managers on the suitability of their playing style, their capacity to improve both teams and individual players. This led them to two men, Ange Postecoglou and the aforementioned Slot.

“Because of the way we work here, the way I work with my staff, the players we have, the facilities we have. And the thing is, I think the possibilities we have here in the near future, and the longer-term future, are still challenging for me. We are going to play Champions League, which I have never done before, as a player or as a coach, which I am looking forward to. The club is in a really good place. I felt I want to work for longer, based on the project, to see what comes from that. Because you go every time, after one or two successful seasons. But in the end, where and what are you then? Sometimes you also have to cherish what you have.”

However, respected Dutch journalist Henk Spaan has since claimed that Slot was bending the truth.

Dutch Journalist Claims Slot Did Not Reject Spurs

"Slot is now pretending that he pulled the plug"

As quoted on the On the Hard Gras podcast in April 2024, via Soccer News, Spaan claimed that he was annoyed by Slot's statements, which made it seem as though he was the one to pull the plug on the negotiations with Spurs. He said it was not a decision made by the Feyenoord manager, but rather an issue from Tottenham's end.

Indeed, in typical Daniel Levy fashion, it seems as though the English club were not willing to pay enough money to convince Feyenoord director Dennis te Kloese to let the head coach leave. With that in mind, Spaan claimed that Slot had subsequently lied on three occasions about turning Spurs down, saying :

“So he’s said that three times, but Spurs stopped negotiating. Dennis te Kloese thought it was a worthless offer.

"Slot is now pretending that he pulled the plug, but that is simply not the case. Tottenham Hotspur simply did not want to pay anymore."

This version of events is backed up somewhat by the Athletic, who have since confirmed that Tottenham never officially offered Slot the position. Jack Pitt-Brooke explained: "Tottenham were clear that they had not offered Slot the job, and that he had therefore not turned it down."

However, muddying the situation, it's also explained that Te Kloese played down the idea that formal talks between the two clubs ever occurred. Even so, Pitt-Brooke added: "Clearly, the talks between intermediaries were sufficiently promising for some people at both clubs to believe that Slot would ultimately be on his way to north London."

Whatever the truth, Spurs' loss is Liverpool's gain. Slot will have delivered a Premier League title in his first season with the Reds, and also took them to a League Cup final.

Tottenham Hotspur could make a move for Borussia Dortmund boss Niko Kovac, according to reports from Germany - with the north London club thought to be considering Ange Postecoglou's future after a shambolic season on domestic soil.

Only a Europa League campaign, which has seen Spurs advance to the semi-finals, has avoided arguably their poorest season in modern history - though reports have claimed that Postecoglou could even be sacked regardless of European glory. And that has seen Kovac touted for the role, with Spurs liking his passion and general intensity.

Report: Tottenham 'Enquire' about Niko Kovac

The Lilywhites could get a new boss through the door in the summer

The report by Bild (via GGFN) states that Tottenham have enquired about Dortmund head coach Kovac, as Postecoglou continues to walk on a tightrope over his future amid a shocking Premier League season.

The publication further states that Spurs are thought to be impressed by the Croatian's 'passion', and his intensity and aggression in terms of his style of play are admired by Daniel Levy.

Kovac came into Dortmund's ranks in February after Nuri Sahin was sacked in late January, and despite losing four of his first six games in the Bundesliga, a draw away at former club Bayern Munich and wins over fellow Champions League challengers Mainz, Freiburg and Borussia Mönchengladbach have seen Kovac properly stamp his authority on the German outfit, being prompted as one of the 'best coaches in Europe' in the process.

Sitting four points outside the Champions League spots, there is still a chance that they can qualify for the top four in a bid to hoist themselves into the Champions League - though currently not garnering any European place at all, continental football in any capacity will be the priority for Kovac.

A spell as Croatia manager saw him take the Eintracht Frankfurt job, where he won the German Cup - and that saw Bayern appoint him as boss, where he won the double before being sacked the following season.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Niko Kovac won 45 of his 65 games in charge of Bayern Munich.

At 53, and after a superb playing career that saw him also win the double with Bayern as a player, Kovac has credentials at the top levels of football and Tottenham may see that as a selling point - even in spite of the fact that he only joined Dortmund two months ago.

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

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison is more likely to stay at the club if Ange Postecoglou departs this summer, journalist Graeme Bailey has revealed.

The England international’s future in North London could reportedly depend on what happens with Postecoglou at the end of the season, amid Spurs’ dismal domestic campaign.

The Lilywhites are now heading for their worst-ever finish in Premier League history as they sit 16th in the table with five games to play.

Tottenham have never finished outside the top 15 since the Premier League’s inaugural season in 1992/93 and last ended up in the bottom half in 2007/08, under Juande Ramos.

Maddison’s Spurs Future Remains Unclear

The 28-year-old ‘has England aspirations’

Bailey, speaking to TBR Football, has revealed that Maddison’s future at Tottenham is far from certain after he struggled for regular minutes under Postecoglou this campaign:

“James Maddison’s future is far from certain to be at Tottenham. But we could very well see a summer of upheaval at Spurs.

“If Ange Postecoglou leaves, the Maddison conversation will have to be had – I believe there is more chance of him staying, should the manager leave. Maddison has England aspirations and he has that in his mind.

“And I can tell you I know of a couple of Premier League clubs who would want him, but as said, it will depend on who is in charge – he could yet have a long-term future at Spurs.”

Maddison, praised as ‘unbelievable’, has started just 20 Premier League games for Spurs this term and was left on the bench for their 2-1 defeat at Nottingham Forest on Monday.

The 28-year-old has played the full 90 minutes in just two games all season and has struggled for consistent game time after an impressive first year under Postecoglou.

Maddison was instrumental in Tottenham’s push for fifth last term, scoring four goals and providing 10 assists in 28 league appearances.

His form at the start of the season was particularly impressive, with nine goal contributions in 11 games before an ankle injury ruled him out for almost three months.

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Tottenham Hotspur are admirers of former Brighton & Hove Albion boss Roberto De Zerbi amid Ange Postecoglou’s looming sack in North London, journalist Graeme Bailey has reported.

The Australian tactician is expected to leave Spurs at the end of the season regardless of whether they win the Europa League and qualify for the Champions League, and the club are believed to be looking at his potential successors already.

While they have been linked with a host of Premier League managers, including Fulham boss Marco Silva and Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola, De Zerbi is another name Tottenham appreciate.

The 45-year-old Italian is currently in charge of Marseille and has two years remaining on his contract, which runs until June 2027.

Tottenham Appreciate Roberto De Zerbi

Postecoglou’s future looks increasingly uncertain

According to Bailey, Tottenham are believed to have a number of names on their managerial shortlist, including De Zerbi, Burnley boss Scott Parker and Strasbourg’s Liam Rosenior.

The Lilywhites are expected to sack Postecoglou amid their dismal Premier League campaign, with the club sitting just 16th with five games to play.

Spurs have never finished outside the top 15 in Premier League history and last missed out on a top-10 finish in the 2007/08 season, with Juande Ramos in charge.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Tottenham have lost 18 of their 33 league games under Postecoglou this season.

De Zerbi, praised as 'spectacular' and 'one of the most influential managers of the last 20 years', was linked with several top Premier League clubs before taking charge of Marseille last summer.

It has been reported that both Manchester United and Chelsea considered appointing the 45-year-old before the season, after growing impressed by his work at Brighton.

De Zerbi led the Seagulls to a sixth-place finish in the 2022/23 season, his first at the Amex Stadium, and finished 11th last term.

His Marseille side are currently second in the Ligue 1 table with four games remaining, 23 points behind champions Paris Saint-Germain.

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Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a shock summer move to sign West Ham United forward Jarrod Bowen, according to Claret & Hugh.

Spurs have reportedly earmarked the England international as a transfer target amid West Ham’s difficult season under Graham Potter, as they sit just 17th in the Premier League table with five games to go.

The Hammers may struggle to keep some of their biggest stars as a result, with Mohamed Kudus now emerging as a target for Saudi Arabian clubs and Bowen attracting interest from North London.

The 28-year-old has over five years left on his long-term West Ham deal, which runs until June 2030.

Spurs Considering Jarrod Bowen Move

Several West Ham stars could leave this summer

According to a Claret & Hugh insider, West Ham could end up losing several first-team stars this summer, including Bowen, who is now targeted by Spurs:

“Bowen seems dedicated to West Ham, but if he sees Paqueta and Kudus leave without anyone decent coming in, maybe he’d be tempted?

“West Ham might struggle again next season—and a lot of players could want out.”

“I think Spurs are interested and will make changes in the summer.”

Bowen, praised as a ‘club legend’, has been a fan favourite ever since he joined West Ham from Hull City in 2020 and led the club to Europa Conference League glory in 2023, scoring the winner in the final.

The 28-year-old has been a regular this season under both Julen Lopetegui and Potter, making 31 appearances across all competitions, scoring 10 goals and providing seven assists.

He was linked with a London Stadium departure last summer, before West Ham issued a hands-off warning and placed a £100m price tag on the Englishman.

Bowen has won 16 England caps to date and started in their second game under Thomas Tuchel last month, a 3-0 win over Latvia.

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Former Tottenham Hotspur Jamie O'Hara has voiced his pleasure at the fact that former Spurs midfielder and current Burnley boss Scott Parker has been touted with the north London hotseat - stating that he would like his former teammate to take over from Ange Postecoglou in the summer.

The Australian gaffer has had a horror show in the Premier League this season, with their home loss against Nottingham Forest on Monday marking a record-eighth defeat on home soil, their highest since the competition began in 1992. That has seen him tipped for the exit door, and although other managers have been linked, Parker is the latest to have been touted for a move to the capital.

O'Hara 'Would Like' Scott Parker at Tottenham Hotspur

Parker's stock has never been higher, having secured Premier League promotion with Burnley on Monday after a 2-1 win over Sheffield United - his third in three seasons in the competition, having dragged Fulham and Bournemouth over the line.

And O'Hara, who played with Parker in his time at Craven Cottage in the latter stages of their careers, claimed that he'd like Parker at Tottenham - having been a 'brilliant captain' - though he did warn about the move potentially being too early. O'Hara said on talkSPORT:

“Now, this is interesting, it says Ange is set for a summer exit as Spurs keep tabs on Parker. I think I’d like Scott Parker. I think I’d like Scott Parker at Tottenham.

"There’s something about him, I’ve worked with Scott, I’ve been in the dressing room with Scott, he’s a top bloke, a brilliant captain, his football I like, his identity I like. Is it a step too far early doors? Maybe, but maybe he needs a platform like Tottenham.

“I think he’d be alright, I wouldn’t mind it.”

Tottenham's success this season will depend on their all-important Europa League campaign, which will see them enter the Champions League next season and win a piece of silverware for the first time in 17 years.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Ange Postecoglou has won 44 of his 93 games as Tottenham Hotspur boss.

If they can progress past Norwegian outfit Bodo/Glimt at the semi-final stage - before potentially taking on Manchester United or Athletic Bilbao in the final at Bilbao's stadium, San Mames - it could still see Postecoglou gone, according to reports.

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 24-04-25.

Tottenham Hotspur board members have discussed the possibility of attempting to lure Jurgen Klopp, Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso or Real Madrid chief Carlo Ancelotti to Hotspur Way as current boss Ange Postecoglou's successor, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Although Spurs have reached the Europa League semi-finals after showing plenty of ambition in the transfer market less than 12 months ago, with Dominic Solanke becoming the most expensive signing in the north Londoners' history thanks to sealing a £65million switch from Bournemouth in August, an underwhelming domestic campaign has led to calls for change.

Greek-Australian tactician Postecoglou is expected to walk away from the Tottenham hot-seat regardless of whether he ends their lengthy trophy drought by enjoying continental glory, resulting in chairman Daniel Levy and other influential figures behind the scenes identifying potential replacements.

Big-Name May Succeed Postecoglou at Spurs

Key decision-makers want to show ambition in manager search

Tottenham are considering Klopp, Alonso and Ancelotti as potential replacements for Postecoglou, according to GMS sources, after the trio of elite-level managers have been floated as options when key decision-makers have shown determination to pinpoint ambitious targets before fully committing to earmarking a frontrunner.

Spurs, who have an obligation to buy Kevin Danso for £20.9million at the end of his initial loan switch from Lens, will only be involved in a continental competition next term if they win the Europa League and suffered their 18th top flight defeat of the campaign when Nottingham Forest clinched all three points earlier this week.

GMS sources have been informed that Tottenham want to be bold and show they mean business after deciding to plan for a future without Postecoglou, leading to Klopp, Alonso and Ancelotti being spoken about internally even though it has been acknowledged that it will be difficult to persuade them to take charge.

The north Londoners have a host of crucial decisions to make in the coming weeks, including whether to take advantage of an option to keep Mathys Tel for £45million thanks to the terms agreed with Bayern Munich in February, and they are leaning towards having a new figure in the dugout heading into next term.

Tottenham have discussed Andoni Iraola, Marco Silva and Oliver Glasner - of Bournemouth, Fulham and Crystal Palace respectively - as credible candidates to succeed Postecoglou, GMS sources have learned, but they do not want to restrict their search to current Premier League managers and are willing to target more high-profile names.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Ange Postecoglou has guided Tottenham Hotspur to 44 victories from his 93 matches at the helm

Levy Refuses to Rule Out Return of Pochettino

Chairman aware of what it would take to land 53-year-old tactician

GMS sources have been told that Tottenham have not ruled out offering Mauricio Pochettino an opportunity to return to familiar surroundings as lines of communication have remained open with the United States' head coach and Levy is fully aware of the conditions required to seal a reunion.

The 53-year-old guided Spurs to 160 wins from 293 matches during his initial spell at the helm, along with a Champions League final, and the capital club have refused to shut down suggestions that they could make a move despite their pursuit being complicated as he prepares for a World Cup on home soil.

Postecoglou is expected to have his Tottenham reign come to an end at the season's climax, with GMS sources understanding that there is a strong possibility that he will leave by mutual agreement, and Levy is undeterred by the complexity of attempting to appoint a big-name replacement ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

Spurs are still scouring the market for reinforcements despite uncertainty over who will be in charge when the transfer window reopens, with GMS sources recently revealing that Leeds United teenager Harry Gray has been scouted before potentially being handed the chance to link-up with brother Archie in the capital.

All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 24/04/2025

Tottenham Hotspur are showing interest in a summer move for Manchester United outcast Marcus Rashford, journalist Steve Kay has revealed.

The Lilywhites are believed to be keen on the £300k-a-week England international’s arrival if Aston Villa decide against signing him on a permanent deal once his loan expires.

Rashford is expected to leave Old Trafford in the upcoming transfer window and would reportedly arrive in North London as a long-term replacement for Heung-min Son.

Villa have an option to make his move permanent for £40m after the season, but have yet to decide whether to pursue a deal.

Tottenham Eyeing Marcus Rashford

Amid his impressive Aston Villa spell

According to Kay, Tottenham are keeping tabs on Rashford’s situation after opting against a deal for him during the January transfer window.

Spurs instead bolstered their frontline with Bayern Munich youngster Mathys Tel, who could join permanently after the season as the North London club hold an option to buy.

Rashford, praised as ‘electric’, has enjoyed an upturn in form under Unai Emery in recent months, scoring four goals and providing six assists in 17 appearances for Villa.

He also netted in their 2-1 loss at Manchester City on Tuesday, his fifth Premier League goal contribution for Villa since joining.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Rashford has made 297 Premier League appearances, scoring 89 goals and providing 52 assists.

Tottenham are anticipating a busy summer window amid their historically poor Premier League campaign, but are first expected to resolve Ange Postecoglou’s future.

The Australian tactician is expected to depart North London after the season, even if Spurs win the Europa League and qualify for the Champions League.

Tottenham sit 16th in the Premier League table, having won just once in their last six games.

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Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Burnley boss and former midfielder Scott Parker should Ange Postecoglou leave after a horror campaign in the Premier League - with the Englishman having taken the Clarets up from the Championship after a record-breaking season at Turf Moor.

Parker's side have gone 31 games unbeaten in the league, breaking a new club record, and should they avoid defeat in their final two games of the campaign, it would match the Championship's 33-game record - leading to the former England midfielder being highly-heralded by those in east Lancashire. And that could see him make the move back to the capital to replace the faltering Aussie, who may leave regardless of continental success.

Report: Tottenham 'Admire' Scott Parker

Their former star has done wonders with Burnley this season

The report by the Daily Mail states that Postecoglou is likely to leave Tottenham in the summer, regardless of whether the north London club win the Europa League or not over the coming months - with Tottenham set to carry out a wide-ranging overhaul of their operations.

Another home loss in the Premier League means that Spurs have lost eight home games for the first time in a single season in the competition's history, and they sit just one point ahead of 17th-placed West Ham United in the table, with just five games to go.

As a result, names such as Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola and Fulham's Marco Silva have been linked; however, the report further states that Parker has admirers at the club after his achievements as a manager in the Championship.

Parker played for Tottenham for two years after joining from West Ham back in 2011, registering 63 appearances for the club before departing for Fulham at the age of 33. He was well-liked by supporters, and returned to the club's academy coaching setup for a season before joining the Cottagers as a first-team coach.

Iraola remains more suited to the attacking football that Postecoglou has tried to adorn upon the club in his spell in north London, but Tottenham have been leaky, with League Cup games seeing them concede three goals or more on two occasions. Meanwhile, Parker's successes at Turf Moor have seen Burnley concede just 15 goals in their 44 league games, landing them promotion with two games to go and the best defensive record in Championship history.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Scott Parker has lost just 21 of his 138 games in the Championship.

Whether Tottenham will opt for a manager with little-to-no evidence of succeeding in the Premier League remains to be seen, but Parker's stock has never been higher having recorded his third Championship promotion at the third attempt after previously taking Fulham and Bournemouth up in 2020 and 2022 respectively.

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 24-04-25.