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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.

There is set to be plenty of speculation around the futures of a number of Tottenham Hotspur players in the summer transfer window.

A mass overhaul could be required in N17, with Spurs likely to follow up their 17th-placed finish in the Premier League last season with another poor return. The Lilywhites are currently 16th and in a real relegation battle with only 11 games of the season to go.

The club may look to put a number of under-performing players in the shop window, as they look to put the best possible squad together for the new manager - whoever that may be.

Liverpool Have Been Linked With A Move For Van De Ven

But there will also be high-profile players considering their futures too, given the poor campaign and unrest in north London, with centre-back pairing Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero likely to be high on that list.

Club captain Romero has been linked with both Madrid clubs in the past, while van de Ven has interest from Liverpool - whom he has openly said he supported as a child.

Liverpool will be looking for a new partner for Virgil van Dijk, with Ibrahima Konate set to leave when his contract expires this summer, while also looking for a long-term replacement for van Dijk himself, who at 34 only has one year left on his current deal.

But a new team have this week been linked with a move for van de Ven - Manchester United. The Red Devils have been linked with a £125million move to sign van de Ven, despite their main focus in the summer being on signing a midfielder or two, with Casemiro leaving upon the expiration of his contract at Old Trafford.

Tottenham Will Not Sell Romero And Van De Ven

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has poured cold water on the van de Ven to United links, however.

Talking on his YouTube channel, Romano said: "I do not see Tottenham selling both of them (Romero and van de Ven). This would not be in Tottenham style, but there is obviously a lot of attention on the players, because they are among the best centre-backs in the world. And so several clubs are following these situations.

"On van de Ven and Manchester United, these rumours around in the last 24 to 48 hours, coming from England, I received many questions, but guys, I'm not aware about anything really serious or concrete at this stage."

Harry Maguire Could Hold Key To Van De Ven Move

"Appreciating Micky van de Ven is absolutely normal because he is one of the best defenders around, so it's absolutely normal to have these kind of stories on many clubs. But at the moment, I think, as I keep telling you, and I told you here on the channel for some time, the focus for Man United and the big spending is going to be on midfielders. Man Utd want to invest in midfielders.

"Then Man Utd to sign a defender? I think it's a possibility in the summer. Let's see what happens with [Harry] Maguire if he's going to stay, if he's going to leave. But at the moment, for Micky van de Ven and United, there is nothing really serious or concrete."

Tottenham Hotspur have already decided that they will offload Guglielmo Vicario during the summer transfer window, according to TEAMtalk, regardless of the identity of their next permanent manager.

Full focus right now at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is keeping the club in the Premier League, with form under previous manager Thomas Frank dragging them deep into relegation trouble.

Ahead of Sunday's trip to face Fulham, Spurs are just four points above West Ham United in the final relegation spot, as they look to avoid a disastrous demotion to the Championship next term.

There are likely to be big changes in the Tottenham squad no matter which league they find themselves in in 2026-27, with Vicario set to be one big-name who will be sacrificed.

Tottenham Hierarchy Want Vicario Upgrade

The Italian is in his third season as Tottenham's number one goalkeeper following a move from Italian club Empoli in 2023, but the club's hierarchy doesn't want him between the sticks again next term, according to TEAMtalk.

Spurs decision-makers clearly haven't been impressed by what they've seen from the 29-year-old, who it has been reported is open to a move back to Italy to play for Serie A giants Inter Milan.

The club have made the ruthless call before they even decide who their next permanent manager will be, which would usually be a decision left up to the incoming boss.

Tottenham are now determined to land a 'top-class' replacement for Vicario, who earns £95,000-a-week including bonuses, ahead of next season, with Lens’ standout shot-stopper Robin Risser emerging as a preferred option.

Vicario Might Not be Only Big Tottenham Player Exit

It was reported by the same outlet earlier this month that Tottenham's board are also in a 'state of panic' at which players they could lose during the summer, especially if they do go down to England's second tier.

Highly-rated defender Micky van de Ven is reportedly likely to leave Spurs regardless, while six other Tottenham players are also ready to jump ship should the worst happen in the coming months.

The Dutchman wouldn't be the only loss from the backline, with Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie also likely to seek moves away from north London.

It's been reported in Romero's homeland Argentina that the Spurs captain will leave the club in the summer.

Tottenham's attack would be hit hard too, with James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Xavi Simons and Dominic Solanke all likely to chase exits should Spurs fail to preserve their Premier League status.

Tottenham are believed to be showing an interest in signing Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Football Insider.

Adding a new goalkeeper could become a priority for Spurs later this year, with Fabrizio Romano confirming that Gugliemo Vicario is 'fully open' to joining Inter Milan in the summer transfer window.

Vicario has been linked with a move back to Italy recently, and he's high on Inter Milan's list. The Spurs goalkeeper came close to joining the Italian club before he made the move to north London, and he could be set to fly back to his home country if Inter firm up their interest.

As a result, Spurs will need to be in the market for a new number one.

Tottenham Eyeing New Goalkeeper

Henderson has cemented himself as Crystal Palace's number one goalkeeper in recent years, despite the likes of Walter Benitez and Sam Johnstone attempting to take his shirt off him.

The England international has developed into one of the best Premier League goalkeepers, and his impressive performances have alerted other clubs.

According to a former scout at Football Insider, Tottenham are one of the sides who are showing an interest in signing Henderson, amid doubts surrounding the future of Vicario.

“Tottenham are looking at a few new goalkeepers. If they can come to an agreement to sell Vicario in the summer, they’re going to need to bring in a replacement for him and somebody who will improve their side. The Crystal Palace goalkeeper, Dean Henderson, is somebody I hear Tottenham have been impressed by."

Henderson Could be Ideal Vicario Replacement

Vicario has come under plenty of criticism this season at Tottenham, with his performance levels declining, so losing him to Inter Milan in the summer transfer window wouldn't be a huge blow.

Spurs would need to find an adequate replacement, and Henderson might even be considered an upgrade on the Italian goalkeeper.

Tempting Crystal Palace into a sale might not be easy, especially as they have already lose Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi this season.

Jean-Philippe Mateta and Adam Wharton are also being heavily linked with moves away, so it might take a hefty fee to convince their London rivals to part ways this summer.

How Much Could Henderson Cost?

GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT how much Henderson could cost in the summer transfer window, based on market valuations.

Here’s a likely transfer fee range for Dean Henderson if Crystal Palace were to sell him now — based on current valuation insights and context:

Most market trackers list Henderson’s current market value around €25 m (~£21 m), reflecting his Premier League experience and age (28).

Estimated club valuation models put him close to €28 m (~£24 m) as part of Palace’s squad transfer value metrics.

Palace paid about £15 m (+ add-ons) to sign him in 2023, which anchors his baseline value in club accounting.

Realistically, Palace would probably ask ~£25 m–£30 m to negotiate, with top offers possibly reaching £30 m+ if multiple clubs are interested.

Contracts running until 2028 improve Palace’s leverage, justifying a higher ask than pure market tag.

Henry Winter has admitted that Mauricio Pochettino is Tottenham's "Plan A" to be their new permanent manager in the summer.

Pochettino would be a popular choice to return to north London and there have been plenty of column inches and website stories circulating around him since Thomas Frank's sacking in N17 earlier this month.

The Argentinian was in charge at Spurs from 2014 to 2019 leading them on two very close Premier League title challenges in 2016 and 2017 and guiding them to the Champions League final in 2019. He has spoken openly about wanting to return to the club one day and this summer could be the perfect time.

Tottenham Will Run Into American Problems Trying To Appoint Pochettino

Tottenham's owners, the Lewis family, made the decision to appoint an interim head coach in Igor Tudor for the rest of the season, before making a permanent appointment in the summer, when the likes of Pochettino, Oliver Glasner and Andoni Iraola will be out of contract.

Pochettino has a contract with the US men's national team for their home World Cup also being played in Canada and Mexico this summer, having signed a deal with the USA in 2024 after US Soccer Federation sporting director Matt Crocker was tasked with bringing in a world-class coach.

And highly regarded football journalist Winter expects Pochettino to be Spurs' number one choice, but only once the tournament is over.

Speaking on GIVEMESPORT's Market Madness podcast, Winter said: "I’m sure it is their Plan A, but it’s also Plan USA and any hint of interest in Mauricio Pochettino, even if it’s just a puff of smoke from Tottenham High Road and a letter on a postcard to California, I think that would just cause chaos in America as we’ve seen with coaches who are approached by clubs before."

Tottenham Told To Expect Donald Trump Call

"Bobby Robson going into 1990 knowing he was at a club at the end of it was called a traitor. He (Pochettino) would definitely get that in America, you would have [president Donald] Trump talking about it!"

Winter went on to suggest there are bigger problems to rectify at Tottenham before the head coach position is filled, however - something the supporters have been saying for years.

"The fans would love Pochettino," he said. "But I think they’ve got to sort out a lot of other things first. Recruitment, whether it be paying more in wages and maybe they're going to loosen the purse strings, the Lewis family in the summer as we're expecting, but it it's about characters, it's about leaders."

The Morgan Gibbs-White to Tottenham transfer saga was one of the biggest talking points of the summer transfer window and it could happen all over again this summer, with Spurs set to revive their interest in the Nottingham Forest man, according to SportsBoom.

Tottenham thought they had got their man in the summer transfer window, securing then-boss Thomas Frank's number one priority for the No.10 spot in his team, after injuries to Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison left Spurs short of a creative spark.

Spurs activated the England international's £60million release clause, but that angered Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis, who felt the release clause was confidential information and that the north Londoners had got it through unethical means.

Why Forest Were So Angry With Tottenham

Forest shut down all communication with Tottenham and threatened legal action in an attempt to keep hold of their star player. And it worked.

After a couple of weeks of confusion around whether or not Gibbs-White would be allowed to leave the City Ground, the 26-year-old decided to end all speculation while he was dealing with his own personal issues, and put pen-to-paper on a new contract with Forest.

Tottenham would go on to sign Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig in a £52million deal, after also failing with a high-profile move for Eberechi Eze.

Now, according to SportsBoom, Tottenham are ready to reignite their interest in Gibbs-White this summer and are ready to test Forest's resolve over their captain, who is valued at up to €85m (£75m).

Tottenham Are As Much In Chaos As Nottingham Forest

Forest are in danger of slipping out of the Premier League and into the Championship - like Spurs - with just two points separating them from the bottom three. They are on their fourth permanent manager of the season in Vitor Pereira, after Marinakis sacked Nuno Espirito Santo, Ange Postecoglou and Sean Dyche.

Gibbs-White is understood to be contemplating his long-term future as he aims to tie down a regular spot in Thomas Tuchel's England squad. Whether or not Marinakis would be willing to return to the negotiating table with Spurs after what happened in the summer, is another matter, though.

Tottenham will have different representatives in any discussions over transfers and fees this summer. Daniel Levy was still the chairman and in charge of all negotiations when the problems arose last summer.

Do Spurs Actually Need Gibbs-White In The Summer?

It also remains to be seen if Tottenham will even go for another creative midfielder in the summer, particularly one with Gibbs-White's price tag, with Maddison and Kulusevski set to return come the end of the current campaign.

Chat GPT delivered its verdict on Spurs potentially signing Gibbs-White. It said: If Tottenham can secure the move, Gibbs-White would be a strong signing - adding creativity, attacking impetus and Premier League-proven quality to their midfield. However, the transfer itself may not be straightforward given Nottingham Forest’s reluctance to sell and existing contract commitments, so whether it happens is a separate question from whether it would be a good acquisition.

Tottenham Hotspur have been ravaged by injuries in the 2025/26 season, not unlike they were during the 2024/25 season too.

Former Spurs boss Thomas Frank had to deal with a treatment room that was fit to bursting, with the Dane able to name a full XI of players missing at times.

New interim head coach Igor Tudor has inherited that difficult situation, with a number of stars no closer to returning to the first-team. After a humbling 4-1 defeat at the hands of north London rivals Arsenal on Sunday in his first game in charge, Tudor will be looking for any ray of light as he prepares the team for the short trip to Fulham on Sunday.

With Spurs just four points above the Premier League relegation zone, they need to pick up results and quickly if they are to avoid the unthinkable and fall through the trap door into the Championship.

Thankfully for Tudor, he should have a few extra players to choose from when he names his starting lineup for the clash at Craven Cottage this weekend.

While there are plenty of players on the long-term injured list, some of the shorter-term casualties are closing in on a return, with Tudor admitting when asked if any will be back at the weekend: "Yeah, probably two of them, we hope". Here GIVEMESPORT takes a look at the situation.

Pedro Porro Looks Set To Return For Tottenham

Pedro Porro is one of the two players who looks set to hand the Croatian a boost by being available for the Fulham clash.

The Spaniard has been missing since the end of January when he picked up a hamstring injury in the 2-2 draw with Burnley at Turf Moor. Prior to that he had played a part in every single Premier League game of the season and had started every Champions League match too.

There was a chance he would return for the North London Derby, but that was not the case and now it looks like the Fulham clash will see him back on the field.

Kevin Danso Hands Igor Tudor A Timely Boost

Kevin Danso is likely to be the other one who makes his return to action against the Whites this weekend.

The Austrian has often filled in when either Cristian Romero or Micky van de Ven have been absent, but has also been missing since that Burnley draw, having picked up a toe injury.

With Romero suspended following a silly red card against Manchester United, Danso's absence has been felt. His return this weekend will free up Joao Palhinha to return to his midfield berth, with the Portuguese having to fill in in the back three Tudor favours for the clash with Arsenal.

What Of Tottenham's Other Injured Stars?

Destiny Udogie could be the next player back in action, as we are now in week three of former boss Thomas Frank's statement that he would be out for "four to five weeks" with a hamstring injury. He is likely to miss the next two games but could return for the Liverpool clash on March 15.

Lucas Bergvall is not far away from a return to action following surgery on his ankle injury, but it is likely to be another month before we see him again. After the March international break is the likely date for his return to action. Reports in Sweden have said that his rehabilitation is 'going in the right direction'.

After the March international break is when Spurs fans should see Mohammed Kudus again too, following his hamstring injury.

Tottenham were well beaten by fierce rivals Arsenal in their Premier League clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Spurs have been seriously struggling in recent months but there was optimism that Igor Tudor could inspire his side to a win over their north London rivals in his first match in charge.

It wasn't to be for Tottenham, however, as they fell to a heavy 4-1 defeat. The two sides went into the break level after Randal Kolo Muani's strike cancelled out Eberechi Eze's opener.

But Arsenal, considered the best team in the world right now, ran away with it after the break as they scored three unanswered goals, with Eze notching his second and Viktor Gyokeres bagging a brace.

Ref Cam For Tottenham 1-4 Arsenal Emerges

A two-minute-long video has now been posted showing viewers exactly what referee Peter Bankes saw throughout the match.

Bankes' most controversial decision during Sunday's derby came in the second half when he ruled out Kolo Muani's goal.

Spurs, who were trailing 2-1 at the time, thought they had levelled proceedings once again when the Frenchman finished past David Raya, only for Bankes to chalk the goal off for a push on Gabriel Magalhães.

The video shows exactly what Bankes told livid Spurs players after he made his decision. Micky van de Ven and Conor Gallagher can both be seen protesting the decision to the referee. The 43-year-old dismissed their arguments as he responded: "The on-field decision is a foul. It is a foul. End of."

Peter Bankes Defends Decision to Disallow Kolo-Muani's Goal

Bankes has had a chance to review his decision and he is happy he made the correct call. The Premier League referee made his feelings clear about his decision on the Match Officials Mic’d Up show. He said, per the Mirror:

“So, obviously I'm in a position I'd expect to be for a cross coming in from the right-hand side.

“I see two hands from the Tottenham player into the back of the Arsenal player and that is going to be my main focus. Once you see two hands in live play, it looks like a push, a clear push.

“I delayed the whistle so that the play could continue, then obviously gave my final decision once the ball had gone into the goal and that allows the VAR then to potentially check if I've misread something or if it doesn’t quite look right. But on-field it looked a very, very clear offence.

“I'm still comfortable. Obviously, different speeds can make things look different. In slow motion, it can look different to what you see live. I get one look at it, and I was more than happy that the two hands on the back had enough impact and was an offence.

“I understand there’s going to be split opinions on it, but for me, I'm still comfortable that that is enough for a free-kick.”

Tottenham Hotspur were relatively quiet in the January transfer window and when you look at their form and position in the Premier League table, you wonder if they should have done more.

Of course, Spurs wanted to bring Antoine Semenyo to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last month, but the Ghana international respectfully rejected them and chose to join title-chasing Manchester City instead.

Meanwhile, Tottenham are 16th and just four points above the relegation zone following the 4-1 home defeat to arch-enemies Arsenal on Sunday, and they are deep in a genuine relegation battle alongside the likes of West Ham United and Nottingham Forest.

The January additions that did arrive - Conor Gallagher and Souza - have failed to make much of an impact with the north London outfit still without a league win in 2026, with just two in their previous 18 Premier League games.

Conor Gallagher Arrived With Big Expectations

A long-term transfer target for Tottenham, there was excitement when they hijacked Aston Villa's deal to sign the England international last month, given his Premier League experience and the fact he was joining from Atletico Madrid.

Spurs blew Villa's offer out of the water as they agreed a deal for Gallagher to join permanently right away, with a £35m deal quickly completed on a £200,000-a-week salary.

The Englishman's non-stop running, leadership and goalscoring threat were seen to be attributes that could really help this Tottenham team move up the table, but it has so far failed to materialise.

TalkSPORT pundit Gabby Agbonlahor has labelled him a 'shadow of his former self', saying Villa dodged a bullet by not signing him.

Gallagher Making No Impact on Matches

The 26-year-old made the move to Tottenham hoping to play regularly and boost his chances of being named in Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the 2026 World Cup, but it's difficult to see that happening.

While the midfielder has started all six of Spurs' Premier League matches since he joined, he is already looking like a big-money flop, when you take into account his wages and transfer fee.

Gallagher has made little to no impact so far and hasn't been helped by the absence of the likes of James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski through injury, which has brought more onus on him to create for his teammates from the centre of the park.

While he did get an assist against Manchester City, creativity isn't one of the Englishman's main strengths and he quickly needs to show a lot more to help stop Tottenham being dragged into the bottom three, with the other teams around them in better form currently.

With so many injuries and absences for Spurs at the moment, Gallagher is one of their most senior and experienced players available and now he needs to step up, starting at Fulham this weekend.

Who is Tottenham's Biggest Transfer Flop?

GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT who should be considered as Tottenham's biggest transfer flop, and this is what it said:

'One of Tottenham Hotspur’s most widely cited transfer flops is Tanguy Ndombele. Signed for around a club-record fee from Lyon in 2019, he never justified that outlay at Spurs — showing glimpses of talent but failing to consistently impact matches, spending much of his contract out on loan before leaving by mutual consent, meaning the club got little to no return on the big spend. Other costly misfires often mentioned include Roberto Soldado and Vincent Janssen, but Ndombele’s combination of high fee and lack of return usually puts him at the top of flop lists.'

Manchester United have reportedly joined the race to sign Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven ahead of the summer transfer window, according to TEAMtalk.

While all the focus in the media is about the midfield changes Man United could make this summer, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed that they could also look to bring in a versatile left-back, left-winger and striker this summer should they qualify for the Champions League.

United are currently on course to do exactly that, with Monday night's 1-0 win at Everton giving them a three-point cushion over fifth-placed Chelsea.

In addition to those positions, the Red Devils are now said to be considering raiding one of their Premier League rivals for a centre-back who is one of their best players.

Man United Have 'Strong Interest' in Van de Ven

According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham's board are deeply concerned that they could lose a number of their best players this summer, especially if they suffer relegation from the Premier League.

One of those is their Dutch defender Van de Ven, who the report says is expected to leave regardless of whether they survive or not given his desire to play Champions League football.

United are now said to have joined other top clubs like Liverpool and Real Madrid in the race to land the 24-year-old, although they will know that finishing in the top four could be crucial to their chances of sealing a deal.

Another issue could be the centre-back's price tag, with GIVEMESPORT sources revealing previously that Spurs want a British transfer record fee to sell their star defender, which would be more than the £125m Liverpool paid to sign Alexander Isak last summer.

Van de Ven has been recorded as the fastest player in Premier League history, with his speed a key trait in his game.

Do United Need a Centre-Back?

You wouldn't say it was a massive priority for United, especially if Harry Maguire does extend his stay at Old Trafford with his contract due to expire at the end of the season.

The latest suggestion is that it is likely that the 32-year-old will commit his future to the Red Devils, which would leave the England international as an option alongside Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs de Ligt, Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven.

What you would say is that injury issues for the likes of Maguire, Martinez and De Ligt in recent seasons could be a worry, and see United act in the market.

How Much is Van de Ven Really Worth?

GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT how much Van de Ven is really worth given the reported £125m+ price tag, and this is what it said:

'As of February 2026, centre-back Micky van de Ven is widely regarded as one of the most valuable defenders in world football. Recent market estimates put his current transfer value around €90 million–€115 million (roughly £75m-£100m) based on interest from clubs like Liverpool and Real Madrid, with Tottenham expected to demand about £100 million or more for his signature.

This is a big rise from the €40–50 million fee Spurs paid Wolfsburg in 2023, reflecting his development and long contract until 2029.'