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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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Manchester United defender Leny Yoro picked up an injury against West Ham United on Sunday, with journalist Steven Railston saying 'this really isn't good news'.

Although the Premier League means very little for the Red Devils at the moment as they battle just above the relegation zone, United are preparing for their biggest game of the season in around 10 days time. Ruben Amorim's side have reached the Europa League final and will face Tottenham Hotspur, and it's a real chance for them to salvage something from a disastrous campaign.

United's main focus domestically is trying to build some much-needed momentum and ensure none of their star players get injured. Unfortunately, that hasn't gone to play so far, with Matthijs de Ligt picking up a problem during the week.

Leny Yoro Latest Injury Blow for Man Utd

It's 'not good news'

Reporting on X during Manchester United's game against West Ham United, journalist Railston has suggested that it 'really isn't good news' for United after Yoro was substituted due to injury. With the Tottenham game just 10 days away, it could be a crucial blow for the Red Devils as they prepare for the Europa League final...

"Leny Yoro is down with an injury and it looks like Harry Maguire is coming on. This really isn't good news."

Thankfully for United, Maguire is a more than competent replacement for Yoro, but there was a chance the English defender would have started in the Europa League final alongside Yoro anyway.

In more positive news for United, Tottenham also suffered an injury blow on the same day. Dejan Kulusevski was substituted in the first half against Crystal Palace on Sunday, meaning both sides could be set to lose some key players in the days leading up to the Europa League final.

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An explanation has been given as to why Ismaila Sarr's goal for Crystal Palace was ruled out for offside against Tottenham, despite the fact the forward was onside before slotting home in North London. Oliver Glasner's side were looking to build some momentum ahead of next week's FA Cup final against Manchester City, and looked to have made the perfect start with an opener inside 10 minutes.

However, after a review by VAR, the goal was chalked off due to an infringement from striker Jean-Philippe Mateta in the build up. The Frenchman was adjudged to have been ahead of the play while being played through, despite the fact he appeared to be inside his own half.

PL Match Centre Break Down Mateta Offside

Many were left confused by the decision

Despite the fact that the Palace striker's feet were inside his own half at the time of the incident that saw VAR chalk off the goal, close inspection showed that, by the finest of margins, Mateta was offside, with his shoulder ahead of Tottenham full-back Djed Spence, who himself had just crept over the halfway line.

Taking to social media, the PL Match Centre X account explained the decision, stating:

"VAR checked the referee’s call of goal – and established that Mateta was in an offside position in the build-up and recommended that the goal was disallowed."

While Palace fans were left frustrated by the decision, their players didn't let it impact their performance, as they continued to dominate proceedings at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Eberechi Eze scoring in either half to give the Eagles a commanding two-goal cushion.

There was even more bad news for Spurs fans too, as Dejan Kulusevski was taken off with an injury early in the first period, less than a fortnight before the all-important Europa League final with Manchester United.

Manchester United have received a major boost ahead of their Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur with Dejan Kulusevski suffering an injury.

The two English clubs will go head-to-head in Bilbao after they booked their place in the final earlier this week. Tottenham and United have endured disastrous campaigns domestically, but Ange Postecoglou and Ruben Amorim have a chance to salvage something from the season on Wednesday 21st May.

United and Spurs are battling towards the bottom of the Premier League table, so winning the Europa League won't completely gloss over the disappointment, but it will certainly help. Winning the competition ensures qualification for next season's Champions League, which is huge for either club as they look to attract reinforcements in the summer.

Tottenham Suffer Major Injury Blow

Kulusevski limps off, it's good news for Man Utd

Tottenham have suffered a crucial blow ahead of the game, with Kulusevski being substituted due to injury against Crystal Palace on Sunday. He headed 'straight down the tunnel' with a member of the Spurs staff, with The Athletic's Jay Harris suggesting that it would be a 'disaster' if they lose him.

"Kulusevski walks off the pitch and goes straight down the tunnel with a member of staff With Maddison and Bergvall out of the Europa League final through injury, losing Kulusevski as well would be a disaster."

Kulusevski, described as 'world-class', is a crucial player at the best of times for Spurs, but with Lucas Bergvall and James Maddison also ruled out, not having the Swedish international available could be catastrophic. It's too early to tell whether he will be ruled out, but it's certainly not a good sign for Spurs.

If Maddison and Kulusevski are both unavailable, Tottenham will have a severe lack of creativity in their side. It's a major boost for Man Utd, but they have their own injury woes to contend with. Matthijs de Ligt missed the game against West Ham, while Leny Yoro picked up an injury during the match.

Tottenham Hotspur must look to seal the bargain of the summer transfer window by signing Rayan Cherki this summer, and upgrade on James Maddison in the process.

Spurs have had their worst domestic season in decades as they currently sit in 16th place in the Premier League following 19 defeats in 35 games this season, but they remarkably have the opportunity to reach the Champions League via the back door after reaching the Europa League final this week.

The result of that cup final against Manchester United will not only have a huge influence on who the manager is next season, with Ange Postecoglou clinging to his job at the moment, but also on the club's plans for the summer transfer window.

There are expected to be several outgoings and incomings regardless of the result, but the club do have the chance to make a real statement by bringing in the uber-talented French playmaker Cherki this summer to bolster their forward areas.

Maddison Needs More Competition

Cherki could be the perfect upgrade

Since arriving from Leicester City in a £40m deal, James Maddison has been a key member of the Spurs team but still the team has been lacking a creative spark for the most part.

After picking up a knee injury in the first leg win over Bodø/Glimt following his goal, the England international will now miss the rest of the season - including the Europa League final - in a major blow to Postecoglou and the team. Dejan Kulusevski is likely to be tasked with the number ten role for that game, but the lack of creativity in the squad in central areas is evident.

That should see the club looking to make moves in the summer transfer window to strengthen that position, and the obvious target is Lyon sensation Rayan Cherki.

The 21-year-old has been labelled 'unplayable' this season, while former Chelsea man Frank Lebouef has previously called him "one of the most skilful players on Earth" and Athletic journalist Alex Barker said he is a "future Ballon d'Or winner". So it's mental that he is expected to be available to sign for just £25m this summer.

Cherki would add explosiveness, trickery and creativity to a side that lacks it, and with his ability to play wide he could also line up alongside Maddison when he's fit. But considering Maddison's £170,000-a-week wages, and a growing injury record, it's a deal that should be considered as a replacement for the English playmaker.

It also can't be ignored that Maddison's injury record isn't the greatest. He's only ever managed to start 30 Premier League games once in his career back in 2018/19, while he has picked up four injuries over the last four seasons that have seen him miss at least two months of action.

Cherki can come in and immediately improve the squad, while also ensuring that if Maddison isn't available there isn't a drop off in quality or creativity.

There will never be a better opportunity to sign a player of this quality and pedigree than this season, and Daniel Levy should prioritise this transfer above all else.

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Tottenham and Crystal Palace will go head-to-head in the Premier League at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday afternoon, with both sides having one eye on a cup final.

Ange Postecoglou's side claimed a dominant win home and away against Bodø/Glimt in the Europa League to reach the final of the tournament, with a 1-1 draw against West Ham at the weekend in a disappointing top-flight season. Oliver Glasner's side on the other hand were also held to a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest in their last outing, having reached the FA Cup final last month.

Both sides have got injury concerns heading into this game, and this is how GIVEMESPORT expects the teams to line up.

Tottenham Team News

Son still doubtful

Spurs are hopeful they will be able to get captain Heung-Min Son fit to return for the Europa League final, but he remains doubtful for the weekend clash, having missed the last five with a foot problem.

Radu Dragusin, Lucas Bergvall and James Maddison are all out for the rest of the season, as Postecoglou could look to rotate the squad to keep everyone fresh.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Postecoglou shared an update on his squad ahead of the game.

"Everyone got through Thursday okay, and we're half hopeful that we can get Sonny some minutes tomorrow, he'll be the only one who can really come back in.

"I think they [Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie] need to get obviously some game time between now and then, which where that happens, look, unlikely tomorrow because I think what we do know about Thursday night, playing on an artificial pitch takes a lot out of the players, it's fair to say they were sore.

"If we had another two weeks, potentially he [Bergvall] could [play in the final]. I am sure he will be trying, I am sure Madders will be trying mate just to get the strip on. Unfortunate for both of those guys, but that has been our season. Nothing has run smooth."

Tottenham Predicted XI

Tel and Gray to start

Tottenham Predicted XI: Vicario; Spence, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie; Sarr, Gray; Odobert, Kulusevski, Tel; Solanke.

Tottenham Predicted Substitutes: Kinsky (GK), Porro (DEF), Romero (DEF), Davies (DEF), Bentancur (MID), Bissouma (MID), Johnson (FWD), Richarlison (FWD), Moore (FWD).

With one eye on the Europa League final in two weeks time, Postecoglou is likely to make changes to keep players fresh ahead of that game.

Archie Gray and Mathys Tel should come into the starting lineup as a result of this, with £255,000-a-week duo Cristian Romero and Richarlison benched.

Crystal Palace Team News

Wharton ruled out

The Eagles will be without key midfielder Adam Wharton for this game after he suffered a twisted ankle against Nottingham Forest, although he should return to training next week.

Cheick Doucoure and Chadi Riad are ruled out for the rest of the season, while Matt Turner is eligible to return after missing the game last week against his parent club.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Glasner shared an update on his squad ahead of the game.

"No, unfortunately he’s [Wharton] not available.

"If everything goes right he'll be re-integrated in full training next week, and on Wednesday when we start preparing for the [FA Cup] final. He is the only who can't play. All the others are fit and available.

“90% he can play [in the FA Cup final], but always things can happen. Sunday at Tottenham is too early.

“The pain is too much for this game. His ligament is a little bit damaged, that is the reason, the only reason [he can’t play]."

Crystal Palace Predicted XI

Will Hughes to start

Crystal Palace Predicted XI: Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Hughes, Lerma, Mitchell; Sarr, Mateta, Eze.

Crystal Palace Predicted Substitutes: Turner (GK), Ward (DEF), Clyne (DEF), Chilwell (DEF), Kamada (MID), Devenny (MID), Esse (FWD), Franca (FWD), Nketiah (FWD).

Despite the FA Cup final being a week away Glasner is likely to keep the side relatively unchanged to continue with the rhythm, meaning Will Hughes should come in for Wharton, while Jefferson Lerma could start in midfield too to provide more energy.

Brentford star Yoane Wissa has been “tracked closely” by Tottenham Hotspur ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

Despite losing Ivan Toney in the summer and club-record signing Igor Thiago battling injuries for much of the campaign, Brentford have not struggled for goals in the 2024/25 season. This, in no small part, is due to the exceptional form of their front duo, Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa.

Multiple clubs have been monitoring Mbeumo for some time, with most expecting the Cameroonian international to be on the move this summer. Speaking to Sky Sports, club captain Christian Norgaard himself said that Mbeumo is “likely to go” in the transfer window, but Brentford must also be conscious of interest in their other star forward.

Spurs Keen on Wissa

Club have been monitoring the forward

As per Sky Sports, Tottenham Hotspur have been watching Wissa throughout the season. The DR Congo international has been at Brentford since 2021 and while being comfortable playing out wide, has enjoyed his best goalscoring season in the Premier League whilst being deployed as a striker. Wissa has been dubbed "unbelievable" for his form across the campaign.

Spurs are well-stocked on paper at striker, but only Dominic Solanke has shown consistent form for them throughout the season. Mathys Tel only joined in January and is still a young talent, while the likes of Son Heung-min and Timo Werner can play either up front or out wide. Richarlison, meanwhile, is the subject of interest from elsewhere ahead of the transfer window.

As such, Spurs would do well to bolster their attacking ranks and in Wissa, would be signing a player who is not only in the prime years of his career but one who, crucially, has proven that he can score on a consistent basis in the Premier League.

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Tottenham Hotspur are currently winning the race to sign Lille’s midfield star Angel Gomes, according to CaughtOffside.

Domestically, it has been a woeful season for Spurs. The club not only exited both domestic cup competitions before reaching a final but have struggled massively in the Premier League. At the time of writing, the Lilywhites have lost 19 of their 35 games in the top flight and sit 16th in the table.

Manager Ange Postecoglou's only saving grace has been the Europa League, in which Spurs have played like a different team. They will play Manchester United in the final and should they win, will seal Champions League qualification, which could serve as an incentive to one of their transfer targets for the upcoming summer transfer window.

Spurs Pushing To Sign Gomes

Multiple clubs are interested in the midfielder

As per CaughtOffside, Spurs are ahead of any other interested party in the race for Angel Gomes’ signature. The diminutive midfielder is out of contract with Lille in the summer and his performances in Ligue 1 over the years have caught the eye of many potential suitors, with Gomes being dubbed as "phenomenal" on social media.

Gomes has spent five years in France, which have seen him develop into the player that he is today. A central midfielder, Gomes is comfortable playing in either a slightly advanced or deeper role and has, in his career, been deployed out wide before. Gomes’ form with Lille saw him make his England debut under the interim reign of Lee Carsley in 2024.

Prior to joining Lille, Gomes spent three years on the books at Manchester United who, according to CaughtOffside, are also interested in the midfielder. Spurs, however, may be able to convince Gomes with the already acquired young core of midfield talents that he could join in north London. It has also been reported that signing Gomes is the "personal mission" of Spurs chairman Daniel Levy.

Alongside the likes of Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray, Gomes could be part of a brilliant midfield for years to come. Should Spurs manage to get a deal over the line, it would be an exceptional piece of business from the Lilywhites, who will desperately want to improve their Premier League form next season.

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Tottenham Hotspur star Cristian Romero is on course to push to join Atletico Madrid regardless of whether the season ends with silverware as he is viewing a switch to the La Liga heavyweights from Hotspur Way as the perfect next move at this stage of his career, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Spurs will have to spend £20.9million of their summer budget on Kevin Danso, thanks to the central defender's initial loan from Lens including an obligation to become permanent, but boss Ange Postecoglou is preparing to make changes to a squad which progressed to the Europa League final on Thursday.

Although Ben Davies and Sergio Reguilon are among the names edging closer to leaving Tottenham, thanks to their contracts - worth a combined total of £133,000-per-week - being due to expire at the end of June, Romero could also embark on a fresh challenge ahead of next season getting underway.

Romero Ready to Embark on Fresh Challenge

World Cup winner giving indications he wants move to La Liga

Romero is likely to seek a Tottenham exit after the Europa League final, according to GMS sources, as he has given indications that he is keen to complete a move to Atletico Madrid after they have begun pushing to lure him to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium when preparations have been made for the summer transfer window.

The World Cup-winning Argentina international is preparing to enter the final two years of a contract which allows him to pocket £165,000-per-week in north London, resulting in the Spanish giants' head coach Diego Simeone sniffing an opportunity to pounce as plans are made for next season.

GMS sources have been informed that Romero decided earlier this year that he wants to leave Tottenham if the right club comes in for him and, having made more than 120 appearances in his current surroundings, feels Atletico Madrid would be the ideal destination as he aims to take his career in another direction.

The 27-year-old has been described as 'world-class' by Spurs teammate Micky van de Ven, highlighting that he would be seen as a significant loss by members of the dressing room, but it is becoming increasingly likely that he will move onto pastures new after facing Manchester United in the Europa League final.

Romero is not poised to alter his stance regardless of whether Tottenham end their lengthy trophy drought, GMS sources have learned, but he has agreed to fully focus on the remaining fixtures of the season and lifting silverware instead of entering negotiations over a switch to Atletico Madrid.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Cristian Romero made five clearances and won three ground duels during Tottenham Hotspur's Europa League semi-final second leg win over Bodo/Glimt earlier this week

Lengthy Romero Negotiations May be Needed

Spurs have set lofty valuation ahead of transfer window reopening

GMS sources have been told that Atletico Madrid are planning to open talks over a move for Romero later this month, following the Europa League final on May 21, but lengthy negotiations will be needed to find common ground as he is valued by Tottenham at £65million when his admirers have been hoping to reach an agreement for £40million.

The central defender fuelled speculation that he could leave north London by publicly confirming a desire to head to Spain, giving the Rojiblancos further optimism of being able to acquire his services in the coming weeks, and that has led to Postecoglou having to come to terms with his potential departure.

Atletico Madrid have been forced to remain patient even though they have been keen to discuss terms, GMS sources understand, but it is believed that Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy would be prepared to cash in on Romero after going head-to-head with domestic counterparts Manchester United in the Europa League final.

GMS sources recently revealed that Spurs are planning to enquire about the availability of Conor Gallagher, who has been at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium for less than 12 months following his arrival from Chelsea, if the England international's current employers attempt to raid the capital club.

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Fabio Paratici would like Tottenham Hotspur to appoint former Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic as Ange Postecoglou’s successor this summer, journalist Ben Jacobs has revealed.

Spurs’ former director of football is expected to re-join the club after the season and would reportedly favour Terzic’s arrival should Postecoglou get the sack in North London.

The Australian tactician’s future remains unclear amid Tottenham’s disappointing domestic campaign, as they sit 16th in the Premier League with three games to go.

The Lilywhites have won just once in their last nine top-flight games and have never finished outside the top 15 since the league’s inception in the 1992/93 season.

Paratici Wants Edin Terzic’s Arrival at Spurs

Ange Postecoglou’s future remains unclear

Jacobs, speaking on The Done Deal Show, has revealed that Postecoglou’s future at Spurs is unlikely to depend on them winning the Europa League, with a host of Premier League managers and Terzic now on the radar:

“As I reported a few weeks ago, my understanding on Ange Postecoglou isn’t win the Europa League or bust, it’s a case of if Spurs get Champions League that massively changes their summer and their project, but it doesn’t guarantee Postecoglou will stay in a job.

“Andoni Iraola has been high in Tottenham’s thinking, you have Oliver Glasner, Marco Silva and then Edin Terzic may come into the thinking as well.

“It’s possible, not definite yet, but there’s potential that Fabio Paratici will re-join the club, and I think Paratici is inclined to put Terzic forwards.”

Terzic, who remains out of work after departing Dortmund at the end of last season, has been heavily linked with a return to the Premier League this term.

The 42-year-old tactician previously worked at West Ham United as Slaven Bilic’s assistant from August 2015 to November 2017.

Labelled as ‘one of the best young managers in Europe’, Terzic led Dortmund to a Champions League final last season and came close to winning the Bundesliga title in 2022/23.

He is believed to be open to the prospect of coaching in the Premier League, having spent almost his entire post-playing career in Germany.

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