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Tottenham Hotspur are closely monitoring Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini ahead of the transfer window, according to reports in Italy.

The north London club could reportedly target a move for the 29-year-old if interim head coach Igor Tudor remains in charge beyond the current campaign.

Tudor is believed to be a great admirer of Pellegrini’s qualities and would be ‘delighted’ to coach him in the Premier League if he is given the full-time job by Spurs after the season.

The Croatian tactician was appointed by Spurs earlier this week, replacing sacked Thomas Frank following an eight-game winless run in the Premier League.

Spurs Eyeing Move for Lorenzo Pellegrini

According to CalcioMercato, Tottenham have set their sights on Pellegrini and are ready to launch a decisive move after receiving advice from Tudor over the midfielder.

If the Croatian manager is confirmed to be in charge next season, Pellegrini could reportedly emerge as a target for the north London side during the summer transfer window.

The 29-year-old, praised as an 'amazing goalscoring midfielder', has never played outside his native Italy but appears to be tempted by the opportunity to test himself in the Premier League.

Pellegrini has less than five months remaining on his Roma contract and could leave as a free agent after the campaign, although a renewal at the Stadio Olimpico has not been entirely ruled out.

A graduate of Roma’s academy, Pellegrini has spent almost his entire career with the Giallorossi, bar a two-year spell at fellow Serie A side Sassuolo from 2015 to 2017.

Lorenzo Pellegrini’s Career Stats

A natural attacking midfielder, Pellegrini has been an important part of Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad this season, making 24 appearances across all competitions and scoring four goals.

The 29-year-old has amassed 340 career appearances for his boyhood club, whom he helped to the Conference League title in 2022 – his only piece of silverware at Roma to date.

Pellegrini has won 36 caps for Italy, scoring six goals and providing two assists, and featured for the Azzurri at Euro 2024 – his only major international tournament to date.

What Pellegrini Could Bring to Tottenham

Amid reports linking Pellegrini with a surprise summer move to Tottenham, we asked ChatGPT what qualities the Italy international could bring to north London:

Tottenham are reportedly eyeing a move to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Daichi Kamada ahead of the summer transfer window, according to a report from Sports Boom.

Kamada made the move to Selhurst Park back in 2024, linking up with Oliver Glasner once again after the duo worked together at Eintracht Frankfurt. The Japanese international is currently out of contract in the summer, and an exit looks increasingly likely with no new deal agreed.

Spurs will be in the market for reinforcements when the summer transfer window opens after a disappointing couple of seasons. The north London club are preparing for life under a new manager ahead of the 2026/2027 campaign, with Igor Tudor only brought in until the end of the current campaign, and the next manager will want to be backed in the market.

Tottenham Eyeing Free-Agent Move

According to a report from Sports Boom, Tottenham are among a host of clubs who are interested in signing Crystal Palace midfielder Kamada in the summer transfer window.

The 29-year-old has informed the club that he won't be signing a new deal in the summer, with his current deal set to expire at the end of the season.

Kamada has decided to follow Glasner out the door, and Tottenham are now considering a move for the soon-to-be free agent.

Kamada has held talks with AC Milan over a possible move, and the Serie A outfit will be able to agree a pre-contract agreement with the midfielder, allowing him to make the move to Italy when his deal expires in the summer.

Tottenham Could Struggle Planning for Summer

Tottenham will be hoping to plan ahead early for the summer transfer window, as it's incredibly important they get their recruitment right after a difficult few years.

The issue Spurs have is that they still don't know which manager is going to be in the dugout, so it's difficult to recruit players when you're unsure of the style of play that's going to be implemented.

There's a chance interim manager Tudor impresses enough to earn himself the permanent role at Tottenham, but the north London club are still going to find it tricky to build a squad when they are unsure who is going to be in charge.

What's Been Said About Kamada's Future?

With plenty of speculation surrounding the future of Kamada at Selhurst Park, we asked ChatGPT what's been reported and said about the Palace midfielder.

Here’s what’s been reported/said about Daichi Kamada’s future in relation to Oliver Glasner at Crystal Palace F.C.:

Tottenham Hotspur go into the north London derby against Arsenal on Sunday knowing they need to start picking up points and wins quickly if they are to stay away from relegation trouble.

It is an even bigger game for both clubs than usual, with Spurs dangerously close to the Premier League relegation zone and Arsenal needing to bounce back after dropping two points against rock-bottom Wolves on Wednesday night.

The north London rivals are both desperate for the three points, and if new Tottenham interim manager Igor Tudor can deliver them in his first game in charge and dent the Gunners' title bid further, he would become an instant hero to the Tottenham faithful.

Tottenham's 12 Remaining Premier League Fixtures

As Tottenham await their Champions League knockout draw, all focus will be on moving up the Premier League table.

Spurs currently lie in 16th position following a run of just two wins in 17 top flight matches, with neither of those coming in 2026.

The visit of Arsenal looked a daunting one a few weeks ago, but the Gunners have hit a sticky patch in recent times, culminating in throwing away a 2-0 lead to draw with Wolves, who moved onto 10 points as a result.

Following the north London derby, Tottenham face away games against Fulham and Liverpool in March, along with matches at home to Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest.

Trips to Sunderland and Wolves in April are sandwiched by a fixture against Brighton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, before they face Aston Villa, Leeds, Chelsea and then Everton on the final day in May.

Supercomputer Predicts Tottenham to Stay Up

Following Arsenal's draw against Wolves, Opta has given its latest update on the expected Premier League table at the end of the season, including where Tottenham are expected to finish under Tudor's leadership.

The good news for Spurs is that they are predicted to stay up after their final dozen fixtures, although they are only set to finish one place higher (16th) than they did under Ange Postecoglou last term.

That means that while the north Londoners are on course to finish above Nottingham Forest and West Ham, who are predicted to go down, they will also end the campaign below Leeds United, Crystal Palace and Brighton and Hove Albion.

Of course, that could change if Tudor picks up more wins in his opening matches and he does have previous of doing so. The Croat took 18 points out of a possible 27 available from March onwards in 2023-24 and 2024-25, having been appointed as Lazio and Juventus managers respectively.

Tottenham have a new man in charge and new principles to adapt to as they prepare for the North London Derby on Sunday.

Igor Tudor has been getting to work on the training ground this week with his new charges as he aims to pull off a major result for the supporters and win the huge clash with Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Do so and he will become a cult hero in the blink of an eye as it will not only help Spurs in their bid to stave off an unlikely relegation, but it will also hamper the Gunners' Premier League title hopes that were this week dented by a 2-2 draw with bottom side Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Tottenham Set For Formation Change Under Igor Tudor

Under Thomas Frank, Spurs often played in a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 formation, although it has to be said there was often a lack of attacking intent or direction under the Dane, leading to the lowly league position.

Tudor has work to do to life the Spurs squad and under the Croatian, Tottenham are expected to have a bit more attacking flair and will likely set up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with the Croatian preferring three at the back across stints with Juventus and Lazio.

But that has its issues in his first game in charge against the Gunners. Captain Cristian Romero remains suspended following his senseless red card against Manchester United - his second of the season and therefore leading to a four-game ban.

Kevin Danso remains sidelined with a toe injury and Ben Davies has a broken ankle, meaning Tudor only has Micky van de Ven and Radu Dragusin as fit, recognised first-team centre-backs.

Tudor Could Call Upon More Experienced Heads In Defence

Joao Palhinha had been asked to play there under Frank, while Archie Gray is not averse to playing at centre-back either, having done so regularly under Ange Postecoglou last season when Romero and van de Ven were not fit.

But if Tudor is courageous, and wants to play someone in the position who is more familiar there than the more senior players, he could make a rogue choice and throw a young player - younger even than Gray - in at the deep end.

That player is 17-year-old Jun'ai Byfield, who has already made his senior debut for the Lilywhites this season, making two appearances in the UEFA Champions League and coming on for the final few minutes for his Premier League debut against Manchester City at the start of this month.

Kevin Danso Praises Youngster After Champions League Debut

Speaking after the teenager made his debut against Borussia Dortmund, Danso said: "He’s been amazing. He trains with us a lot, and he’s a very, very, very, very good player. Everybody was happy for him today to make his debut, and he did an amazing job."

Handing Byfield his full debut against Arsenal in the North London Derby would be a bold choice, but Tudor does not have too many options when it comes to his starting lineup and Byfield has already shown he is up to the task with the first-team and what better way to prove it?

Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard is a major doubt for their north London derby against Tottenham this weekend, after he suffered what appeared to be a concussion against Wolves on Wednesday evening.

Trossard started on the bench against Wolves this weekend, but he was brought on in the second half. In the final minutes of the game, the Belgian forward took a blow to the head, and the Gunners used a concussion substitution in order to take him off.

If Trossard does have a genuine concussion, then Arsenal will need to follow the official protocols, meaning he won't be able to face Spurs in the north London derby. It would be a huge blow for Arsenal if he's unavailable, especially as Bukayo Saka also hobbled off in the second half with a potential injury.

Arsenal Suffer Pre-Tottenham Injury Blow

It's been confirmed that Arsenal did use a concussion substitution when they took off Trossard against Wolves, and that has made the forward a major doubt for the game against Tottenham. If a concussion is confirmed, then Trossard will be unavailable for the north London derby against Spurs.

Mikel Arteta didn't mention Trossard's injury after the match, so the Spanish manager is likely to provide an update later in the week.

Losing Trossard on his own wouldn't be such a blow for the Gunners, but Saka's injury could complicate things. The England international hobbled off in the second half, and the supporters and Arteta will be praying it's nothing too serious.

Concussion Protocols Explained

Concussions are something the FA takes seriously, and if any player has a suspected concussion, the player must be 'immediately removed from the pitch, whether in training or match play'.

After suffering a suspected concussion, players must leave the field of play for medical assessment and stay off for at least 30 seconds, and if it is judged that a player is concussed, they mustn't return to action for 24 hours.

A player must then have a 48-hour period of rest, followed by a 'staged and graduated return to full daily activities'.

There are then different stages a player must go through in order to return to competitive action, meaning Trossard is highly unlikely to be involved this weekend.

Why Trossard Would be a Miss vs Tottenham

GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT why Trossard would be a big miss for Arsenal if he's unavailable to face Tottenham this weekend.

Tottenham have been hit with a major financial blow as a long-standing commercial partner has decided to cut ties with the north London club, as the threat of relegation looms for Spurs, according to journalist Matt Law.

It's been a difficult few years for Tottenham, which has undoubtedly had an impact on them financially. Finishing 17th in the Premier League last season was, of course, a major negative, and they are now in danger of finishing towards the bottom of the table once again.

Tottenham Partner Cuts Ties

According to The Telegraph journalist Law, a long-standing partner with Tottenham has cut ties with the club, and it's set to cost them millions. Spurs have been notified that the partnership will end in the summer, regardless of whether they remain in the Premier League.

It's claimed one of the reasons is that they believe finishing in 17th place in the Premier League was unacceptable, despite them lifting the Europa League trophy.

A source, speaking anonymously with the partner unnamed, has suggested that there has been no explanation or acknowledgement for their dismal Premier League campaign.

“There has been no explanation from the club or acknowledgement of the domestic performance concerns from the club. Instead, their messaging was focused on the Europa League, which is not the tier of competition global sponsors expect from a so-called ‘elite club’.”

It's a big blow for Spurs, and Law hints that they might not be the only sponsor to be considering cutting ties with the north London club after a disappointing few years.

No Europe Could Damage Tottenham

Tottenham finishing in 17th last season inflicted less damage than it usually would, as they managed to qualify for the Champions League by winning the Europa League.

Unless they manage to win a European trophy again this season, Spurs are incredibly unlikely to qualify for any European competition, and that could have further major financial implications.

Tudor will be tasked with desperately trying to climb the table with Tottenham, but they certainly only have an outside chance of qualifying for Europe.

It's a worrying period for Tottenham, and if they are set for a couple of seasons without European football, acquiring high-value sponsorship deals is going to become incredibly difficult.

Tottenham's Current Commercial Partners

With the sponsor unnamed, GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT about Tottenham's current commercial partners, and how much they are worth.

Tottenham Hotspur star Gugliemo Vicario is 'fully open' to joining Inter Milan this summer just days after the arrival of Igor Tudor as interim manager, according to GIVEMESPORT senior reporter Fabrizio Romano.

Spurs' full focus right now is to avoid being sucked into a shock Premier League relegation battle, with a run of two wins in 17 matches leaving the club just two spots and five points above West Ham United in the bottom three.

Their poor form and the imminent visit of leaders Arsenal on Sunday led to Tottenham chiefs making a change of manager, with Tudor replacing Thomas Frank until the end of the season, when he too is expected to depart to be replaced by a different permanent manager.

Vicario Keen to Leave Tottenham With Thomas Frank

Gugliemo Vicario has been linked with a move back to Italy in recent months, and it seems as though it is a transfer that the Italy international wants to happen.

It has been reported in recent weeks that Inter are keen on the 29-year-old and he is tempted by the prospect of moving to the San Siro following previous spells playing in Serie A with Cagliari and Empoli.

Now Romano, speaking in his latest Italian YouTube video, has confirmed that Vicaro is 'fully open' to signing for Inter in the upcoming summer transfer window.

The journalist said:

Vicario is very high on Inter’s list.

There is total openness from Vicario towards Inter. He’s fully open to joining the Inter project.

Vicario came close to joining Inter before instead joining Tottenham just after the appointment of Ange Postecoglou.

While no talks have started yet between the two clubs, Inter are tipped to make a move for a new goalkeeper soon, with Yann Sommer expected to leave the San Siro at the end of the season when his contract expires.

Spurs Exodus Possible This Summer

Even if Tottenham remain in the Premier League, it is possible that Vicario is part of a mass exodus at Spurs this summer.

Randal Kolo Muani looks certain to return to Paris Saint-Germain at the end of his loan spell, while doubts remain over whether Joao Palhinha will stay at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after his temporary move from Bayern Munich.

Mathys Tel was keen on a Spurs exit during the January transfer window, while Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Lucas Bergvall are both attracting admiring glances from elsewhere.

Van de Ven is of interest to Liverpool, according to GMS sources.

Perfect Vicario Replacement Identified

GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT who would be the perfect replacement for Vicario at Tottenham, and this is what it said:

First games in charge do not come much bigger than the North London Derby, but that is what new interim Tottenham boss Igor Tudor is facing this weekend.

Spurs take on their fierce rivals Arsenal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the weekend's big Premier League match-up.

It being Tudor's first game in charge and Spurs staring down the barrel of a relegation battle is plot enough, but add in Arsenal being top of the table and gunning for their first Premier League title in 22 years, and the fact that they let a two-goal lead slip against bottom-of-the-table Wolves on Wednesday and there are sub-plots aplenty too.

Igor Tudor Has Already Sent Clear Message To Tottenham Fans

The Tottenham fans will be right up for the match, desperate, not only to push themselves further out of trouble at the bottom of the table, but to also put a nail in the coffin of the Gunners' title charge.

The supporters will also be relieved to see the end of Thomas Frank football, with the players and manager being booed off the field becoming a far too regular occurrence this season.

Tudor has to play a more attacking brand of football and he has already called on his new charges to "be brave" in his first interview with the club's media team.

He said: "I'm going to give everything that we have in the right way, brave but in the same way intelligent and smart to achieve what we want, and that's the victory."

"And about winning or drawing, the truth is I never saw the coach who said that he can play for a draw. It's not possible. So offensive football, yes, but smart, that's the key."

What Does A Spurs Team Look Like Under Igor Tudor?

Tudor is set to make changes, taking a more offensive approach than Frank before him. At previous clubs he has tended to set up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with two No.10s in behind a main striker.

And that may play into the hands of two players in particular.

Dominic Solanke is likely to be the lone forward chosen, with Xavi Simons coming to the fore in recent weeks and months to shine in an attacking role behind the main striker.

But who could Tudor pick to play alongside Simons? The Croatian coach got the best out of Randal Kolo Muani during their time together at Juventus last season and he could be utilised alongside Simons. The Frenchman may be better suited to playing through the middle, however, having done so under Tudor at Juve.

The other option could be to play someone who was seemingly discarded by Frank - Mathys Tel.

The French U21 star struggled for game time under Frank, often confusing the Spurs fanbase as to why his direct running and urgency with the ball was not called upon more often.

Tim Sherwood Hit Out At Tel Earlier In The Season

Frank was often booed for his treatment of Tel, although former interim Spurs boss Tim Sherwood did not have kind words to say about the frontman during the defeat to West Ham last month. When Tel was replaced by Solanke, Sherwood said on Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday: "Solanke is on for Tel. He’s not happy, Tel – you’ve been terrible mate, get off the pitch."

Tel could be a man rejuvenated under Tudor, with a position alongside Simons and the ability to float from central to wide areas potentially suiting the 20-year-old, who signed from Bayern Munich for £30million.

The frontman has bundles of talent and, working with Simons, could find pockets of space and make runs in behind to support Solanke - or Kolo Muani - from deeper to hurt the Arsenal backline.

Tudor's appointment could be perfect for Tel and we could finally be about to see his long-awaited arrival on the Premier League stage.

Tottenham Hotspur will be without midfielder Lucas Bergvall for a further six weeks, according to TEAMtalk journalist Dean Jones, as interim manager Igor Tudor faces an injury crisis in his first match in charge against Arsenal on Sunday.

The Croatian arrived at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last week to try and ensure Spurs are not sucked into a genuine relegation battle in the closing weeks of the 2025-26 season, starting with the visit of Arsenal this weekend.

Last week's home defeat to Newcastle United left the north Londoners just five points above the bottom three in the Premier League as Thomas Frank was dismissed, ahead of the huge clash against their arch-rivals and the league leaders.

Tudor's Options Limited vs Arsenal

The 47-year-old would have loved to have a full-strength side to pick from in his first match in charge against title hopefuls, but it won't be the case.

Tudor is particularly light of midfield options, with Bergvall unavailable until April, according to Jones. Tottenham are already missing Mohammed Kudus, James Maddison, Rodrigo Bentancur and Dejan Kulusevski from their potential choices in that area.

Tudor will likely have to pick from Conor Gallagher, Joao Palhinha, Yves Bissouma, Pape Matar Sarr and Archie Gray, who played at right-back against the Magpies.

Tottenham Could be Missing Seven More in NLD

As well as the aforementioned midfield absentees, Tottenham are also having big issues at either end of the pitch too.

Captain Cristian Romero will serve the second of his four-match suspension against the Gunners and isn't due back until mid-March, while Ben Davies, Destiny Udogie and Kevin Danso are also unavailable for selection.

Tudor will be hoping that Pedro Porro is back to prevent a midfielder having to play at full-back - or wing-back if he chooses to go three at the back - against Arsenal.

Frank said previously that it would be the 'dream' scenario for Porro to return against the Gunners and suggested it was a possibility, with Tudor expected to provide an update on the Spaniard in his pre-match press conference.

Richarlison is the other player close to a return like Porro, although Spurs will be without Wilson Odobert from their frontline after he ruptured the ACL in his left knee.

While Tudor does have international players available to him against Mikel Arteta's men, it is likely to be a repeat of the matchday squad selected against Newcastle which saw four academy graduates on the substitutes' bench alongside new boy Souza.

Tottenham Hotspur go into the north London derby against Arsenal on Sunday knowing they need to start picking up points and wins quickly if they are to stay away from relegation trouble.

It is an even bigger game for both clubs than usual, with Spurs lying just five points above the Premier League relegation zone and Arsenal needing to bounce back after dropping two points against bottom-of-the-table Wolves on Wednesday night.

The north London rivals are both desperate for the three points, and if new Tottenham interim manager Igor Tudor can deliver them in his first game in charge and dent the Gunners' title bid further, he would become an instant hero to the Tottenham faithful.

Tottenham's 12 Remaining Premier League Fixtures

As Tottenham await their Champions League knockout draw, all focus will be on moving up the Premier League table.

Spurs currently lie in 16th position following a run of just two wins in 17 top flight matches, with neither of those coming in 2026.

The visit of Arsenal looked a daunting one a few weeks ago, but the Gunners have hit a sticky patch in recent times, culminating in throwing away a 2-0 lead to draw with Wolves, who moved onto 10 points as a result.

Following the north London derby, Tottenham face away games against Fulham and Liverpool in March, along with matches at home to Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest.

Trips to Sunderland and Wolves in April are sandwiched by a fixture against Brighton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, before they face Aston Villa, Leeds, Chelsea and then Everton on the final day in May.

Supercomputer Predicts Tottenham to Stay Up

Following Arsenal's draw against Wolves, Opta's supercomputer has given its latest update on the expected Premier League table at the end of the season, including where Tottenham are expected to finish under Tudor's leadership.

The good news for Spurs is that they are forecasted to stay up after their final dozen fixtures, although they are only set to finish one place higher (16th) than they did under Ange Postecoglou last term.

That means that while the north Londoners are on course to finish above Nottingham Forest and West Ham, who are predicted to go down, they will also end the campaign below Leeds United, Crystal Palace and Brighton and Hove Albion.

Of course, that could change if Tudor picks up more wins in his opening matches and he does have previous of doing so. The Croat took 18 points out of a possible 27 available in 2023-24 and 2024-25 having been appointed as Lazio and Juventus manager respectively in March of those years.