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Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou is unlikely to keep his job in north London beyond the end of the season, according to journalist David Ornstein - even if Spurs do win the Europa League final against Manchester United next week.

Spurs could end a 17-year wait for a trophy in northern Spain next Wednesday, having last tasted success in the 2008 League Cup final - and Postecoglou would be the man responsible for handing them a major honour, writing his name in the record books.

However, their poor Premier League form sees them sit as the 'worst of the rest' in 17th, a point behind United and conceding ground to West Ham United, Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers in recent weeks.

However, when asked whether a potential trophy win would 'transform' Daniel Levy's viewpoint of their poor domestic campaign, Ornstein claimed via the Sky Sports Back Pages podcast that Postecoglou is 'likely' to leave regardless of the outcome in Bilbao due to their poor domestic campaign. He said:

"I think it's unlikely. I think the direction of travel is for Spurs to make a change in the summer, irrespective of the outcome of this match. I do take the point on the emotion, and we saw what happened with Manchester United [under Erik ten Hag], although that may serve as a warning why clubs shouldn't repeat what they did.

"I just think it's got so bad for Tottenham in the Premier League this season, and they feel that they've invested heavily into the squad. Yes, there are a lot of young players. Yes, there have been injuries. But the view of the club seems to be that he hasn't got what he should've out of the team this season, and that's putting it politely.

"And therefore, whatever happens in this Europa League campaign, I think that a new coach coming in over the summer is a very high possibility."

Tottenham have lost 20 games in the top-flight this season, and that could reach 22 if they fall to both Aston Villa and Brighton in the coming weeks - which would see them record their worst-ever Premier League finish, which stands at 15th in the 1993/94 campaign.

There is no coming back from that for Postecoglou, and even a win in Spain may not be enough to see him in the dugout in early August.

Tottenham Hotspur have recently held talks with former Barcelona manager Xavi over a potential appointment, presenter Richard Keys has revealed.

Spurs could be looking to change their manager at the end of the season after a disappointing campaign under Ange Postecoglou. Despite their impressive run in the Europa League, where they will play Manchester United in the final, Tottenham are currently 17th in England's top flight.

It's an opportunity for Tottenham to salvage something from a disastrous season, but the pressure still appears to be ramping up on Postecoglou. Spurs have now lost 20 Premier League games this term, an unacceptable figure for a club of their calibre.

Tottenham Hold Talks With Xavi

He's not keen on returning just yet

According to Keys, Tottenham have spoken to former Barcelona manager Xavi over a potential appointment, but he's said to be not ready to return to coaching...

"I heard from a really good source last week Spurs have spoken with Xavi. That makes a lot of sense. Sadly for Spurs I’m also told he’s not ready to return to coaching yet. Or perhaps he’s even smarter than we thought?"

Xavi has previously been described as "the best manager in the world" before he left Barcelona, and he's currently out of work. In his first full season with the Catalan giants, Xavi lifted the La Liga title, managing a total of 142 games in charge.

It's rare that Barcelona aren't competing to win the league, so joining a club like Tottenham would be a huge difference. The north London club are in a difficult spot at the moment, and Postecoglou could struggle to keep his job.

GIVEMESPORT sources have recently confirmed that the Australian manager could be sacked regardless of whether he wins the Europa League or not. It will be an impressive achievement, but Daniel Levy won't be able to ignore their league form this season.

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Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Michael Brown has told Ange Postecoglou to simply 'walk off' and ignore the travelling Spurs fans, should he win them the Europa League final in Bilbao next week - in what would be a dramatic end to his tumultuous campaign at the north London club.

Their Premier League campaign has handed Postecoglou a nightmare year, currently sitting in 17th place in the table - and although safety has been secured for some weeks, it would be their worst-ever Premier League finish, having mustered a measly 15th in the 1993/94 campaign under Ossie Ardiles.

Brown: Ange 'Shouldn't Celebrate With Fans' if he Wins Europa League Title

The Australian has come under a lot of backlash in recent months

Perhaps the Australian boss can take some solace in the fact that their opponents in the Europa League final are Manchester United - another 'Big Six' club who are also in turmoil, sitting just one point above Spurs after a torrid run of form under boss Ruben Amorim.

But if Postecoglou does deliver the promise he made earlier in the season, in which he claimed that he 'always' wins a trophy in his second season, Brown has stated that he should simply turn his back on the supporters despite their efforts to travel to Spain, as a result of the backlash he's faced for the poor campaign.

Brown said on the BBC's 'Premier League Review' channel:

"Spurs are favourites, no? I did this on Friday in the show with Darren, and I just said - he just walks, goes and wins it, and just goes over the crowd.

"Imagine the moment if he did it and just walked over, and just going 'see you later, thanks'.

"It'll be too good. Just walk down the tunnel, go over to the fans, wave, go 'there you go'.

"Walk down the tunnel, don't watch the trophy [lift] and meet the players later. I'd say 'thank you'."

Their current season is lightyears away from last time out, where Spurs finished fifth under the former Celtic gaffer to really ignite a sense of optimism in the capital.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Ange Postecoglou has won 46 of his 98 games in charge of Tottenham.

A defeat is likely to see Postecoglou sacked, and there remains the possibility that he is given the boot regardless of the result in northern Spain, even if it ends Tottenham's 17-year-wait without a trophy, with their previous triumph being in the 2008 League Cup final.

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 12-05-25.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou is showing interest in James McAtee and could succeed in luring the Manchester City star to Hotspur Way during the summer transfer window as he is on course to be put on the market by his current employers, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Although Spurs will have to spend £20.9million of their budget on Kevin Danso in the coming weeks, thanks to having an obligation to buy the central defender at the end of his initial loan switch from Lens, they are looking to upgrade their squad with fresh faces ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

Mathys Tel could also remain at Tottenham beyond the end of the season, due to the north Londoners having an option to purchase the Frenchman for £45million after an agreement was reached with Bayern Munich ahead of the winter deadline, but Postecoglou and influential figures behind the scenes are monitoring McAtee.

Spurs May Come Out on Top in McAtee Chase

North Londoners keeping tabs on attacking midfielder's situation

Tottenham have been handed a significant boost in their bid to sign McAtee, according to GMS sources, as Premier League rivals Manchester City are open to offers after he has struggled to convince chief Pep Guardiola that he deserves to be at the forefront of his plans heading into next term.

The attacking midfielder - who has been compared to David Silva - is preparing to enter the final 12 months of a contract which allows him to pocket £15,000-per-week, resulting in Spurs and other admirers sniffing an opportunity to pounce as there is an awareness that his current employers will not want to run the risk of him walking away as a free agent at the end of the 2025/26 campaign.

GMS sources have been informed that Tottenham are keeping tabs on McAtee's situation, having seen him play a key role in Manchester City reaching the FA Cup final, and they have been given fresh hope of being able to strike a deal as the possibility of him embarking on a fresh challenge is increasing.

The England under-21 international was available for in excess of £25million during the winter transfer window, but he ended up remaining at the Etihad Stadium instead of moving onto pastures new and will reassess his options in the coming months after Spurs and other sides have been circling.

Tottenham are eyeing McAtee after discovering that Manchester City are prepared to cash in, GMS sources have learned, with Guardiola deciding that he is willing to sanction his departure after he was unable to prove his worth when handed the chance to start against already-relegated Southampton last weekend.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: James McAtee has been averaging a goal every 121 minutes in the Premier League this season

Postecoglou Faces a Battle to Recruit McAtee

Six Premier League counterparts among 22-year-old's suitors

GMS sources have been told that Tottenham will face stiff competition if they decide to up the ante in their pursuit of McAtee as domestic counterparts Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa, Everton, Brighton & Hove Albion, Crystal Palace and Newcastle United are also monitoring his situation as they make preparations for the summer transfer window.

The 22-year-old, who has been described as 'exceptional' by journalist Ryan Taylor, is in line to have a number of intriguing options to select from if he decides it is the right time to walk away from his boyhood club and take his career in another direction after struggling to make himself one of the first names on the team sheet in his current surroundings.

Bayer Leverkusen also have a genuine interest in luring McAtee away from his homeland after pinpointing him as a target when preparing for Florian Wirtz's potential departure, GMS sources understand, but Tottenham are firmly in the race even though they are currently focused on winning the Europa League.

Although GMS sources recently revealed that World Cup-winning Argentina international Cristian Romero is planning to push for a move to Atletico Madrid, which will come as a major blow for Spurs, the north Londoners are seeking ways to upgrade their squad after an underwhelming domestic campaign.

All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 12/05/2025

Tottenham Hotspur have named their price for Pedro Porro amid several UEFA Champions League clubs, including Manchester City, showing interest, according to CaughtOffside.

Porro has been one of Spurs' better performers this season and has continued to impress since joining the club from Sporting CP for £40m. He's made the right-back spot his own with several eye-catching displays, especially going forward, where he's been a threat with his creativity.

The 25-year-old has three years left on the contract he signed in the summer of 2023, but could be one to watch this summer. Several European giants are eyeing the six-cap Spain international, including City, where he spent several years but failed to earn a single minute of game time.

Spurs To Consider Offers Of Around £50-55m for Porro

The Lilywhites don't want to sell

Tottenham's stance is that they don't want to sell Porro this summer, but could be persuaded to part ways if a suitable offer arrives. It's thought that if offers of around £50-55m are made, they will reconsider.

City, Barcelona and Bayern Munich are "very keen" on signing him, and a return to Spain could appease the Don Benito-born full-back. Hansi Flick is thought to view him as a versatile player who can give Jules Kounde competition for the right-back berth at Camp Nou.

Bayern are also in the mix and have a strong relationship with Spurs following deals for Harry Kane and Mathys Tel. Vincent Kompany's Bundesliga champions could swoop for Porro, who analysts feel is as 'elite' a replacement for Sacha Boey should they sell the Frenchman.

There is a chance that he stays put in the Premier League and returns to the Etihad, perhaps for unfinished business. The Cityzens brought him to England the first time around in 2019 from Girona, but he was continuously sent out on loan and didn't appear for the club before leaving for Sporting in a permanent £7.2m.

Porro isn't the only defender who could depart Spurs this summer amid speculation growing over Cristian Romero's future. GIVEMESPORT sources indicate that the Lilywhites could be prepared to sell him.

All statistics courtesy of SofaScore - correct as of 12/05/2025.

Koni De Winter is likely to leave Genoa this summer, with West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace among his suitors. There is significant interest from Italy as well, thanks to Inter Milan and Napoli being among the clubs to enquire.

GMS understands the versatile 22-year-old will be available this summer for between €25m and €30m. De Winter has quickly become an important figure in his current employers' defence, making 20 appearances in all competitions this season and scoring three times.

De Winter can play as a centre-back, full-back or defensive midfielder and has been a standout performer since joining Genoa permanently from Juventus. He has also won two caps for Belgium and is now targeting a place in Rudi Garcia's 2026 World Cup squad.

Hammers, Spurs and Eagles Eyeing De Winter

Belgium international could seal summer move to Premier League

West Ham are looking to add a young defender who can fit into Graham Potter's 3-4-2-1 formation. That is despite the £36.3m obligation to buy Jean-Clair Todibo from Nice being triggered recently. The Hammers could even decide to do a double raid of Genoa's talents, with interest in midfielder Morten Frendrup as well as De Winter.

Tottenham will make finding another centre-back a priority, especially knowing Atletico Madrid are intent on signing Cristian Romero, and the Argentine is also keen to play in LaLiga. It remains to be seen whether Atletico Madrid can meet Spurs' valuation, but a bid is expected in the early part of the summer.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Koni De Winter has been averaging 4.6 ball recoveries per Serie A outing this season

Crystal Palace want an extra central defender after Trevoh Chalobah's loan from Chelsea was cut short in January. The Eagles are braced for bids for their captain Marc Guehi as well, having rejected offers in excess of £65m from Newcastle United last summer and Tottenham in January. Guehi is heading into the final year of his current contract, meaning a sale is not ruled out this summer.

Napoli have already pre-agreed a deal to sign 20-year-old Empoli centre-back Luca Marianucci this summer for a fee of €9m, but are working on another defensive reinforcement.

Inter are looking to bring in a young centre-back who will ideally arrive in time for the Club World Cup. The Champions League finalists' president Beppe Marotta is one of the figures driving the move. Along with Di Winter, Udinese's Oumar Solet and Bologna's Sam Beukema are both under consideration.

All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 12/05/2025

Tottenham Hotspur are among a host of Premier League clubs showing interest in Inter Milan defender Yann Bisseck, journalist Rudy Galetti has revealed.

The Lilywhites, alongside West Ham, Everton and Bournemouth, have reportedly made an enquiry regarding the German defender amid his impressive year at San Siro.

Bisseck helped Inter reach the Champions League final last week and has been a regular squad player under Simone Inzaghi this season, making 43 appearances and scoring two goals.

The Germany international has no shortage of suitors across Europe and Inter could re-evaluate his future after the Club World Cup in case any offers arrive at the table.

Tottenham Eyeing Inter’s Yann Bisseck

Among Premier League clubs keen on the 24-year-old

Galetti, writing on X, has revealed that Tottenham are among the English clubs to have shown interest in Bisseck in recent weeks:

Bisseck, praised as ‘insane’, joined Inter from Danish side Aarhus in 2023 and struggled for regular minutes in his first season with the reigning Serie A champions.

The Koln-born defender made just nine starts in Serie A and two in the Champions League, before emerging as a valuable piece of Inzaghi’s squad this term.

Bisseck made an appearance in each of Inter’s knockout games en route to the final and started both legs of the semi-final 7–6 win against Barcelona.

The 24-year-old penned a new five-year deal with Inter back in November and his current terms run until June 2029.

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is under increasing pressure after a disappointing season, and Fabrizio Romano, writing in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT newsletter, has confirmed that nothing will change over the next 10 days. Fulham manager Marco Silva and Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola are admired by the north London club.

Spurs recently suffered their 20th loss of the season in the Premier League against Crystal Palace on Sunday, continuing their dreadful form domestically. Postecoglou's side appear to be focusing on their European journey, which could salvage something from their disappointing campaign.

Tottenham will face Manchester United in the Europa League final next week, meaning there's a chance they could win a trophy and qualify for Champions League football despite being 17th in the Premier League.

Silva and Iraola are Liked by Tottenham

No changes on Postecoglou at the moment

According to Romano, writing in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT newsletter, Bournemouth's Iraola and Fulham manager Silva are liked by Tottenham. However, for the next 10 days there will be no changes due to Tottenham preparing for the Europa League final...

"Still the same we mentioned one month ago. They like Iraola, Silva, but for the next 10 days with the final there will be no big movements."

GIVEMESPORT sources have confirmed that there is a chance Postecoglou is relieved of his duties regardless of whether Tottenham win the Europa League. Lifting a trophy will be huge for the capital club, but there's no hiding from their disastrous results in the Premier League.

Postecoglou can have little to no complaints if he is sacked after the Europa League, but there's no doubt he will be disappointed if he brings home a trophy, something Tottenham have been waiting a long time for. Spurs have had a host of injury troubles to contend with this term, but Spurs being 17th in the Premier League is unacceptable. Iraola, described as 'incredible' by Pep Guardiola', could be a smart appointment for Spurs considering the job he's done with Bournemouth.

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Tottenham Hotspur should do all they can to replace Ange Postecoglou with a boss that Fabio Paratici is crazy for this summer - with the Lilywhites potentially being able to land Roberto De Zerbi in the coming months should their Australian boss depart the club in the following weeks.

Postecoglou's fifth-placed finish in the Premier League last season looks a million miles away at present, with their loss to Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon putting them in 17th-place in the Premier League - and it's seen calls for the former Celtic boss to lose his place in the hotseat in north London.

Fabio Paratici is 'Crazy' Over Roberto de Zerbi

The Italian boss could be a surprise contender for the Tottenham role

With that in mind, a report by TBR Football stated that Fabio Paratici has recommended the Marseille boss to Spurs as they look for a potential new boss, despite the club having made it into the final of the Europa League where they will face Manchester United in Bilbao in 10 days' time.

Postecoglou could be relieved of his duties even if he's successful on the continent, and Tottenham have been working on a potential replacement for him, with De Zerbi on Paratici's list, with the Italian director being 'crazy' about his compatriot.

And Tottenham would be silly not to make a move for the 'genius' former Brighton boss if they are to progress. De Zerbi came to the AMEX Stadium to replace Graham Potter early in the 2022/23 season, when the Englishman left for Chelsea in September of the campaign - and he bettered Potter's ninth-placed finish from the year before with a sixth-placed standing, ensuring European football for the first time for the Seagulls.

He left at the end of the following campaign with Brighton finishing 11th in the top-flight, 12 points away from the European spots - but he's had a solid campaign at Marseille and recent form has seen them finish in the top three of the Ligue 1 table, with Champions League football to celebrate at the Stade Velodrome.

But a Premier League return could be on the cards, and with Tottenham just one game from playing in Europe's premier competition should they beat United in the final, that could be enticing enough for Paratici and Daniel Levy to make a move for his services.

Postecoglou Could Save Tottenham But Not Himself

A treacherous Premier League season has seen them falter for points

Time will run out for Postecoglou if he doesn't deliver a trophy in his second season as he previously promised earlier in the campaign when results weren't going his way. Of course, Tottenham haven't won a trophy for 17 years and in that regard, he'd be doing the club a huge favour in terms of qualifying for the Champions League themselves, as well as dusting off the cobwebs in their trophy cabinet, with almost two decades since their last major honour.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Roberto De Zerbi won 38 of his 89 games in charge of Brighton.

But if he can't deliver in northern Spain, his spell in the capital will certainly come to an end and that would see De Zerbi earmarked as an ideal replacement, with his style of play somewhat similar to Postecoglou's and having evidently proven himself in the top-flight in the past.

Statistics courtesy of Transfermarkt. Correct as of 11-05-25.

Tottenham fell to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday, leaving the side languishing in 17th place on the table.

An Eberechi Eze double either side of the half-time whistle was enough to sink the North Londoners, who were looking to claw back some points to save face from what has been a calamitous domestic season.

It's evident that Spurs' priorities lie elsewhere, with the side competing in the Europa League final against Manchester United. However, it's unlikely boss Ange Postecoglou will consider this a valid excuse for a subpar performance, which a number of players contributed to during the dismal day out at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.

Spence Poor Against Palace

The full-back has struggled lately

Among a plethora of under-performers, Djed Spence stood out for his lack of impact, according to Football London journalist Alasdair Gold, who gave the full-back a 3/10 rating:

"All over the place in the first half, either caught in possession or out of position and Palace repeatedly took full advantage. Just seems to have fallen out of his groove since Udogie returned."

The 24-year-old played on the left side of defense, and managed just one accurate long ball from six, and completed 31 of 41 passes overall.

He received plenty of praise earlier this season for how he managed to turn his Tottenham career around, but the Englishman has hit a dry spell as of late. Postecoglou opted against starting Spence in either of his side's two legs against Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League semi-finals, with Destiny Udogie having returned to contention.

Spence has endured a rather rocky tenure since signing for the North Londoners in 2022. After loan moves to Rennes, Leeds United and Genoa, he finally returned to Spurs' first team to help amid an injury crisis, thanks to an up-turn in attitude. He featured in an array of positions, including at centre-back to fill in as cover, but with key players now returning, he has lost his starting place.

The ex-Middlesborough ace signed a new contract last year which is set to expire in 2028, but he could see a move away from Tottenham as an opportunity to garner more consistent playing time for his career.

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