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Tottenham Hotspur head across London on Sunday afternoon to Craven Cottage in a must-win game against Fulham, and Igor Tudor has some major decisions to make.

The Lilywhites sacked Thomas Frank in February and replaced him with the Croatian on an interim basis until the end of the season, but his first game in charge ended in a humiliating 4-1 thrashing at the hands of local rivals Arsenal at home.

That result left the team just four points above the relegation zone heading into this weekend, and after West Ham were well beaten 5-2 at Anfield by Liverpool on Saturday, they now have a chance to extend the gap and give themselves some breathing room in the relegation battle they find themselves in.

Tottenham Must Find Eye for Goal

Spurs have not had a major issue in front of goal this season, scoring 37 goals in their 27 games in the Premier League so far. Their bigger problem has been defensively, where they have conceded 41 times, which has left them with just two wins in their last 18 games in the division.

But where Tudor looked to bolster the back line against Arsenal to shore the team up, it backfired as their weaknesses were more evident than ever, and it meant the forwards got very little service.

It was understandable against the team sitting at the top of the tree, despite the emotion that comes with the game, but Spurs now must use their greater qualities and squad to start fighting fire with fire and outscoring teams to get some much-needed wins.

That means Tudor must ditch the back five and go with a more traditional back four, while bringing in fresh firepower to the attack - starting with Mathys Tel.

Tudor Must Start Tel vs Fulham

Against Arsenal, Tudor was able to call upon all of Dominic Solanke, Randal Kolo Muani and Richarlison at different points, which may make his decision for the starting striker a difficult one.

However, the introduction of French winger Tel into the attack provided an injection of pace and intent, and the youngster clearly has a point to prove that he belongs at the top level.

With so many injuries in attack, Tudor has the perfect opportunity to provide Tel with a run of games to get him confidence and form, and in turn the 20-year-old will surely provide him with goals, which then can earn Spurs the points they need.

Tottenham Hotspur have emerged as surprise suitors for Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford, according to reports.

The North London side have earmarked the uncapped England shot-stopper as a potential target ahead of the summer transfer window, when Trafford is expected to explore a move away from the Etihad Stadium.

The 23-year-old signed for Man City in a deal worth £27m from Burnley last summer, but has served as a deputy to Gianluigi Donnarumma this season.

After growing frustrated with his limited playing time, Trafford is keen to secure regular minutes elsewhere and has no shortage of admirers in the Premier League.

Tottenham Keen on James Trafford

According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham are accelerating plans to target Trafford after the season and continue to monitor the shot-stopper’s situation closely.

The Lilywhites will reportedly be ready to step up their interest if Man City permit an exit, but face the uphill task of convincing Trafford after a disappointing season.

Spurs are in serious danger of relegation from the Premier League, having managed just 29 points from 27 games and sitting 16th in the table.

Only four points separate the North London side from the bottom three, ahead of their visit to Fulham on Sunday.

More Clubs are Monitoring Trafford

Tottenham could face competition for Trafford from several Premier League clubs this summer, with Aston Villa, Newcastle, Leeds and West Ham all claimed to be among his admirers.

Newcastle pursued the 23-year-old aggressively in the past, while Villa appear to be his preferred destination at the moment.

Trafford has managed only 11 appearances in all competitions for Man City since his summer arrival, keeping five clean sheets.

He enjoyed a standout Championship campaign with Burnley in 2024/25, registering 29 shutouts across 45 appearances and conceding just 16 goals.

Is Trafford Really Better Than Vicario?

Amid Tottenham’s reported interest in Trafford, we asked ChatGPT whether the 23-year-old goalkeeper would be an upgrade on their first-choice stopper Guglielmo Vicario:

Tottenham Hotspur have been informed of former Aston Villa forward Moussa Diaby’s potential availability this summer, according to reports.

The French international is claimed to be preparing for a return to European football after the season and has earmarked the Premier League as his potential destination.

Diaby is currently playing for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad, whom he joined from Villa in the summer of 2024 in a deal worth nearly £52m.

The 26-year-old has registered three goals and an impressive 13 assists in 32 appearances across all competitions this season.

According to TEAMtalk, several European and English clubs have been informed of Diaby’s potential availability after the season, after the forward came close to joining Inter Milan in January.

The likes of Tottenham, Chelsea and Newcastle have been contacted by intermediaries, while RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid are also keeping tabs on his situation.

Diaby spent the 2023/24 season at Aston Villa and registered 10 goals and 11 assists in 54 appearances across all competitions under manager Unai Emery.

The 26-year-old, praised as ‘too quick to handle’, is believed to be among the best-paid players in the world, with reports suggesting he earns a gross salary of almost £20m per year (£385,000 per week).

Pochettino ‘Open’ to Spurs Return

Mauricio Pochettino has dropped a huge hint over his potential return to Tottenham this summer, claiming he would be ‘open’ to rejoining the club once his tenure with the United States comes to a conclusion.

Speaking on Spanish radio, Pochettino said he is ‘open to everything’ when discussing his potential destinations after the World Cup.

Earlier this month, Tottenham appointed head coach Igor Tudor on a contract until the end of the season and are set to welcome a new permanent boss once the campaign concludes.

The Lilywhites are 16th in the Premier League with 11 games to play, four points off West Ham in 18th.

How Could Diaby Suit Tottenham?

With Tottenham reportedly informed over Diaby’s availability this summer, we asked ChatGPT how the Frenchman could suit Tottenham’s attacking options next season:

Tottenham Hotspur are making plans for the upcoming summer transfer window, despite their Premier League status for next season being uncertain.

The Lilywhites currently sit just four points above the relegation zone following a poor campaign so far, with interim manager Igor Tudor suffering a 4-1 thrashing at the hands of local rivals Arsenal in his first game in charge.

However, the north London club are hopeful that they will be able to avoid the drop once a number of first-team players return from injury and they start to pick up points, and they are planning a big swoop for a Premier League rival if they are able to do so.

Tottenham Eyeing Jarrod Bowen Swoop

One of Spurs' biggest rivals for relegation are West Ham, who currently sit in 18th place in the Premier League table. Should they be relegated, there are major question marks surrounding the future of captain Jarrod Bowen, and Tottenham are said to be ready to pounce.

According to TEAMtalk, the England international is said to view his future as 'very open', as he doesn't want to play in the Championship during the prime years of his career. However, he also loves the Hammers.

Spurs are understood to be long-term admirers of the right-winger, and if they stay in the top-flight while West Ham go down, then they are primed to swoop to keep him in London and the Premier League.

West Ham obviously don't want to lose the 29-year-old, who is under contract at the London Stadium until 2030, but they know it will be impossible to keep him if they get relegated. That scenario could see his £100m asking price cut nearly in half, with the report stating that he could then become available for around £52m.

Spurs will be hoping to push for European qualification next season after a stinker of a campaign this time around, and Bowen, who has been described as 'world-class', is seen as a perfect fit for their aspirations.

Bowen Has Proven He's Premier League Level

Bowen's record in the Premier League has proven that he is more than good enough to be playing at the highest level, and that would make a move to Spurs very appealing.

Tottenham signed Mohammed Kudus last summer for a similar reason and he impressed before picking up a quadriceps injury, and Bowen could come in and have a similar impact, adding goals and assists to a team that has struggled in attack this year.

GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT where Bowen would rank among Tottenham attackers if he joined this summer, and this was its response:

Tottenham Hotspur will be searching for their next permanent manager in tandem with Igor Tudor and his players trying to ensure they keep the club in the Premier League this season.

Another shocking league season for Spurs means they are in 16th position and just four points above the relegation zone, with a campaign in the Championship next term unthinkable for a club of their size.

Tudor will know that his debut game against Arsenal wasn't good enough and that a big improvement is needed, starting with the trip to Fulham on Sunday.

The Croat has been boosted by the return to fitness of Pedro Porro and Kevin Danso ahead of the London derby at Craven Cottage, and now a big performance and result is required to stave off any relegation fears.

Which division Tottenham find themselves in next season will of course have a big bearing on who their next permanent manager is too.

Tottenham 'Interested' in Appointing Cesc Fabregas

Tottenham are considering their options as they look to secure a top manager for the 2026-27 campaign to move them back up the Premier League table.

According to GIVEMESPORT sources, former boss Mauricio Pochettino and the newly-available Roberto De Zerbi are their two top targets at the moment, but as per TEAMtalk, they are also considering Fabregas too.

While the Spaniard has strong connections with Spurs' arch London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea, he would be open to taking the job at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The north Londoners would face competition to land the 38-year-old however, as he is also of interest to Manchester City as they begin to conduct due diligence on potential replacements for Pep Guardiola.

Fabregas Would be Better Than Pochettino

While the romantic appointment for Tottenham this summer would be Pochettino, there do have to be some doubts over whether it is really the right appointment to take the club forward.

Of course, there is the old adage that you should never go back and tarnish your reputation, and that must be taken into consideration.

The Argentine will also have been away from club football for two years by the time we get to the end of this season.

The same can't be said for Fabregas, who continues to have Como punching above their weight in Serie A.

The club is sixth and making a genuine push for Champions League football next term, and Fabregas has helped attract big talents like Nico Paz to northern Italy, before developing him to become one of the best players in the division.

Already renowned for his tactical acumen and charisma, Fabregas is considered to be one of the most exciting young managers in European football, and despite his Arsenal links, he is a project manager who can finally take Tottenham forward again.

Tottenham Hotspur have made contact with Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac as they weigh up their options ahead of next season, according to Bild.

Rather than going down the route of appointing a permanent manager following the sacking of Thomas Frank after defeat to Newcastle earlier this month, Spurs instead decided to bring free-agent Igor Tudor in on an interim basis until the summer.

Tudor's Tottenham debut didn't go to plan as his new side were beaten 4-1 at home by Arsenal in the north London derby, and the Croat will know that he needs to bounce back with a win at Fulham on Sunday.

Spurs are in desperate need of their first Premier League win of 2026 at Craven Cottage, with the club lying four points above the relegation zone with 11 games left to play.

Tudor also needs victories to boost his personal chances of being named as Tottenham's next manager permanently, but senior club officials are exploring other options now too, including Kovac.

Kovac Getting 'Strong Interest' From Premier League Clubs

Kovac's position as Borussia Dortmund manager was brought into question following the second-leg Champions League playoff tie with Atalanta this week, according to Bild.

The Bundesliga giants recorded a promising 2-0 success against their Serie A opponents in the first leg at Signal Iduna Park, and hopes would have been high of progression into the last 16.

However, Dortmund found themselves 3-0 down before the hour-mark in Bergamo, and while Karim Adeyemi's goal brought the tie level again, a 98th-minute penalty from Lazar Samardzic proved to be the difference.

Kovac received criticism for his decision to start Emre Can and not replace Ramy Bensebaini, with the report claiming that the former Croatia international has been attracting interest from Tottenham, Manchester United and Chelsea this season, with all three making contact for his services.

GMS sources have revealed that Mauricio Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi are the main frontrunners for Spurs as things stand.

Kovac 'Can See Himself Moving to England'

The 54-year-old, who has only been in charge of Dortmund for just over 12 months, is described as a 'coach in demand' in the Premier League.

It's not too surprising given he has a win percentage of 57% with the Bundesliga giants, winning 35 of his 61 matches in charge despite the club not having the same level of players they've had in recent years.

Kovac, described as 'one of the best coaches' in football, has Dortmund comfortably in second position in the Bundesliga standings and while the title looks out of reach, they can boost their chances if they beat leaders Bayern Munich at home on Saturday.

The manager is seen as one who is getting the best out of the tools at his disposal, with Dortmund wanting to keep him at least until his contract expires in 2027.

Kovac can personally see himself moving to England in his career, which is a boost for Tottenham, but he remains focused on the task in hand until the end of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur's hunt for their next permanent manager is well underway and the club has been boosted by Mauricio Pochettino's latest comments.

Spurs had the conundrum of whether to go for an interim or permanent manager following the dismissal of Thomas Frank earlier this month, with senior club officials deciding to go down the route of the former.

Igor Tudor has taken charge until the end of the season, and while Johan Lange has admitted that he could be given the job on a full-time basis if he impresses, it's surely more likely that Tottenham will look to bring in a new name altogether.

Firstly, the north London outfit need to keep themselves in the Premier League, starting with Sunday's trip to Fulham, with the club without a league win in 2026 and lying just four points above the relegation zone.

Slipping into the Championship would be unthinkable for Tottenham, but should they stay where they are it sounds as though Pochettino would be keen on the job.

Mauricio Pochettino 'Open to Everything'

According to GIVEMESPORT sources, Pochettino is one of Tottenham's top manager targets in the summer as they look to bring the club back to where it should be in the Premier League table.

The Argentine will be joined high on Spurs' shortlist by Roberto De Zerbi, who is also a target for Manchester United and potentially Manchester City and Liverpool should managerial changes happen at those clubs at the end of the season.

Pochettino will be going nowhere until after managing the USA at their home World Cup this summer, but his latest comments suggest he will then be 'open' to every offer he receives, with Spurs remaining huge admirers following his previous five-year spell in charge.

Speaking on Spanish radio, Pochettino said:

“I’m always linked (to clubs), to Tottenham, just like at one time I was linked to Espanyol, or to other clubs.

”In the end, especially because of my past at those clubs, when things aren’t going well, people tend to fall back on emotions and say, ‘Well, with Mauricio we played good football,’ or whatever it may be.

"But no. We’re focused on the World Cup, on the United States. My contract runs until after the World Cup, so after that we’ll see what might happen. [I'm] Open to everything, right?”

Positives of Pochettino Appointment

While Pochettino is clearly a talented manager and coach, the main positive of re-hiring Pochettino is the way he would bring the whole club together.

Spurs fans still love him, as was shown when they chanted his name during Frank's final game in charge of Newcastle.

There appears to be a real disconnect throughout the whole of Tottenham right now, and this is the appointment that makes the most sense to fix that issue.

In his previous spell, the 'world-class' Argentine took the north Londoners to a Champions League final and while they didn't win it, there is a feeling of unfinished business from all parties.

Spurs have a decision to make this summer; do they go for the romantic return of Pochettino or try something new again? Regardless, it seems the 54-year-old would be keen on returning to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Tottenham are reportedly battling Manchester City for the possible appointment of Cesc Fabregas, according to TEAMtalk.

Spurs are going to be in the market for a new manager in the summer, with Igor Tudor only signing a deal until the end of the season.

The former Juventus man was brought in to replace Thomas Frank on an interim basis, giving the north London club plenty of time to find the ideal permanent candidate.

It's a move that made sense for Tottenham, with a host of possible candidates more likely to become available later this year. Two examples would be Oliver Glasner and, potentially, Mauricio Pochettino.

Glasner has already confirmed he's leaving Crystal Palace when his contract expires, while Pochettino won't be departing the USA national team until the World Cup is over at the very earliest.

Tottenham in Battle for Spanish Manager

According to a report from TEAMtalk, Tottenham and Man City are the two sides interested in appointing Como manager Fabregas ahead of the summer. Spurs are in the market for a manager, while City could also be joining them, with Pep Guardiola's future uncertain.

It's claimed that Fabregas is open to joining Spurs, despite his links to Arsenal and Chelsea, having played for both during his playing career in England.

Described as 'the next elite coach' by Como scout Ben Mattinson, Fabregas has done a superb job with Como so far, and he's quickly becoming one of the most exciting young coaches in world football.

If Spurs can convince the Spanish manager to make the move to north London, then it could be an incredibly smart appointment.

Some Tottenham Fans Might Not be Happy

Although many will be able to see past it, there will undoubtedly be some Tottenham fans out there who won't be happy with the club appointing Fabregas due to his allegiances to both Chelsea and Arsenal.

The Spanish midfielder played for both London clubs during his time in the Premier League, but any Spurs fans concerned by that will undoubtedly forget if he delivers success to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Fabregas doesn't have much experience in management yet, but the job he's done at Como has certainly shown positive signs that he's going to become a phenomenal manager.

What is Fabregas' Style of Play?

GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT to explain Fabregas' style of play with Como, to give Tottenham fans more of an idea of what to expect if he were to be appointed.

Tottenham are one of the sides who are showing an interest in signing Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen ahead of the summer transfer window, according to a report from TEAMtalk.

Spurs could be in the market for a new goalkeeper when the window opens later this year, amid uncertainty surrounding the future of Guglielmo Vicario.

The goalkeeper position might not be the only area of the pitch that the north London club look to strengthen after such a disappointing season. We could see Spurs reinforce multiple positions when the market opens as they look to head back in the right direction.

Tottenham are likely to be planning their recruitment around a potential new manager and system too, with Igor Tudor only joining on a deal until the end of the season.

Tottenham Eyeing Goalkeeper Addition

According to a report from TEAMtalk, Tottenham are one of the sides showing an interest in signing Brighton goalkeeper Verbruggen in the summer window.

The report claims that Spurs are ready to sell Vicario in the summer transfer window, while Chelsea are also keen on signing Verbruggen.

It's understood that Brighton are set to demand a fee in the region of £50m to allow Verbruggen to depart later this year. The Seagulls already have Carl Rushworth as a backup, with the 24-year-old currently out on loan, so they appear to be open to allowing him to leave the club in the coming months.

With Vicario potentially heading through the exit door, Spurs are clearly already making a plan to replace him in the summer window.

Vicario Wants to Leave Tottenham

Although it's not ideal for Spurs to have to find a new goalkeeper in the summer, when it's likely to be a busy window anyway, there's little point keeping a player at the club if he doesn't want to be there.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Vicario is 'fully open' to joining Inter Milan in the summer transfer window. The Italian club consider the Spurs goalkeeper a serious target, so it wouldn't be a surprise if a deal takes place.

If Tottenham can find an adequate replacement, whether that be Verbruggen, described as 'unbelievable' by Fabian Hurzeler, or someone else, then it might make sense for them to sanction the sale of Vicario when the market opens later this year.

How Much Can Tottenham Get for Vicario?

GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT how much Tottenham could get if they did sell Vicario, based on his market value.

Tottenham boss Igor Tudor has delivered an important injury update ahead of Spurs' crucial Premier League fixture with London rivals Fulham this weekend.

Spurs make the short trip across London to take on the Whites at Craven Cottage, knowing that they could be just two points above the relegation zone by the time they kick off.

The Croatian, who has come into the club as interim boss until the end of the season following Thomas Frank's sacking in N17, has inherited not only a perilous position in the Premier League table, but an awful injury crisis, with no fewer than 10 first-team stars unavailable through injury and one in club captain Cristian Romero not available due to suspension.

Igor Tudor Set To Welcome Back Important Pair

But two of those returned to training this week, with Pedro Porro and Kevin Danso both in contention to make the squad for the game in west London.

The two defenders were both pictured back in training with the rest of the first team this week and Tudor has confirmed during his pre-match press conference that both are available to play against Fulham. He did also reveal there was a slight concern over Micky van de Ven too.

The Spurs head coach said: "Yes [Porro and Danso back and available]. A small problem for Micky [van de Ven] in his little finger, but he’s okay."

Tottenham are 16th in the Premier League table, four points clear of the relegation zone currently, but with third-bottom West Ham playing on Saturday, that gap could be cut to just two - Nottingham Forest would drop in were the Hammers to win and they are two points adrift of Spurs - before the London derby even kicks off.

The Tottenham Players Who Will Be Missing At Craven Cottage

Tottenham are guaranteed to be without eight first-team players due to injury and one more due to suspension, with Romero sitting out the third of a four-game ban for that needless red card against Manchester United.

Ben Davies, James Maddison, Wilson Odobert and Dejan Kulusevski are likely to be missing the rest of the season, with Rodrigo Bentancur also out of action for an extended period. Destiny Udogie, Lucas Bergvall and Mohammed Kudus should be back by the beginning of April and the Premier League run-in.