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Tottenham are one point away from securing their place in the Premier League next season after West Ham fell to defeat to Newcastle United on Sunday.

Spurs need just one point from their two remaining games to clinch survival in the Premier League, given their superior goal difference compared to the Hammers. Two points would make them mathematically safe, but a point against Chelsea on Tuesday night would leave them three clear of West Ham with a game to play and with a 13-goal better goal difference.

Given how perilous things looked just a few weeks ago, safety is in Spurs' hands with just a home game with Everton to come on the final day of the season after Tuesday night's fixture at Stamford Bridge.

Good news on Guglielmo Vicario

Head coach Roberto De Zerbi, the players and most importantly the fans will want to get it wrapped up on Tuesday night in west London to avoid any final day drama and nervousness.

So what team does De Zerbi pick for the big London derby?

The Italian delivered an update on number one goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario in his pre-match press conference, saying his countryman could be back.

He said: "Vicario is available to play. I decide tomorrow [who will start in goal]. It's not [a] difficult [decision]. It's easy. Vicario is number one but we have to consider the physical condition, the moment, everything, but I have a big relationship with Antonin Kinsky and Vicario as well and there will not be any problem."

One player who has been ruled is Dominic Solanke, with De Zerbi reporting that he had not recovered from his injury in time to face the Blues. And with James Maddison not yet ready for 90 minutes, the front line almost picks itself, with no other options.

De Zerbi added: "At the beginning of this week, he didn't work for a small problem. But yesterday and today, James is working very well. He's a special player, he's a different player. Now he's not ready to play 90 minutes. I want to speak with him tomorrow morning and to take the best decision we can."

Richarlison will play through the middle, supported by Mathys Tel off the left and Randlal Kolo Muani off the right. Conor Gallagher is likely to get the nod again in the No.10 role, given his relationship with De Zerbi already.

Behind them, the midfield duo are likely to be Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palhinha - although the Portuguese did not have his best game against Leeds United at home. He is more suited to away fixtures and his defensive solidity will be important against Chelsea.

De Zerbi pretty much hinted it would be the two we have seen start the last two games with Gallagher in front of them when he was asked about Moises Caicedo in his press conference and brought up his midfielders.

He said: "But also our midfielders are very good. Palhinha, Bentancur, Gallagher and the others Gray, Bissouma, Bergvall, Pape Sarr. I'm happy because I'm working with my players."

Could Romero return earlier than expected?

At the back, Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie are the full-backs, with Micky van de Ven and Kevin Danso in the middle. De Zerbi was asked about Cristian Romero's availability, after the skipper was seen doing sprints on his social media accounts.

"I don’t know," De Zerbi said when asked if Romero could be available. "We have to play another two games. Play with Romero? Play with Vicario? Play with Kinsky? The target is just one and to stay up and make a point tomorrow because this is the target for everyone. Individual targets now are not important."

We're sticking with Kinsky in goal because he has done nothing wrong and it would be harsh on him to be dropped.

Xavi Simons, Wilson Odobert, Ben Davies, Dejan Kulusevski, Mohammed Kudus join Solanke in missing out.

Tottenham now know that just one point from their final two matches this season will preserve their Premier League status and end what has been a horrific campaign on a positive note.

West Ham's defeat to Newcastle on Sunday afternoon means Spurs can relegate the Hammers with a victory over Chelsea on Tuesday night.

A point would not mean Spurs are mathematically safe, but given their goal difference in comparison to West Ham's it would all-but secure survival and mean there is no tension heading into the final day of the season next weekend against Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

De Zerbi plans big changes in the summer transfer window

If Spurs can get the job done on Tuesday night - at a stadium they do not historically enjoy travelling to - attention can immediately turn to what happens in the summer transfer window and how new head coach Roberto De Zerbi transforms an ailing squad to ensure the 2026/27 season does not follow the same path as each of the last two domestic campaigns.

Tottenham are likely to finish 17th in the table for the second successive season - a far cry from their status as one of the big six in the Premier League. De Zerbi needs to put his stamp on the squad and survival should see two new signings come through the door, with agreements in place for Andy Robertson to join from Liverpool and Marcos Senesi to arrive from Bournemouth.

Both of those free transfers were reliant on Spurs being a Premier League side and will be just the start of the transformation under De Zerbi.

One of Tottenham's biggest deals of the summer, however, may not have anything to do with a new face coming through the entrance doors at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

With club captain Cristian Romero looking likely to leave the club this summer, there was a fear that a whole new back line would be needed, with Micky van de Ven also linked with an exit following another poor season. The Dutchman would definitely be on the lookout for a new club were Spurs to be relegated, but it looks now like he could stay. And not just because Tottenham look highly likely to remain a Premier League outfit.

GIVEMESPORT understands that van de Ven has enjoyed the early months of De Zerbi's stewardship and is keen to see what happens under the Italian in N17.

De Zerbi may have changed Micky van de Ven's mind

GMS' senior football correspondent Ben Jacobs said: "You have a profile like Micky van de Ven that Spurs really want to fight to keep if they go down. That's going to be very difficult, but I tell you something, if Tottenham stay up, my information is that Micky van de Ven is extremely open to signing a new deal.

"He's very happy with Roberto De Zerbi as manager, and De Zerbi coming in has enhanced the chances of Tottenham staying up and that van de Ven signs a new deal."

The 25-year-old has struggled this season, like most of his teammates and has not been anywhere near the level expected of him, nor that he showed when he first arrived at the club under Ange Postecoglou.

But signs under De Zerbi have been promising and if van de Ven is, as reported, happy under the Italian head coach, tying him down to a new long-term contract, to ward off suitors like Liverpool and Manchester United, could be Spurs' best piece of business this summer.

It could be an incredibly busy summer transfer window for Tottenham as they look to steer themselves away from another relegation battle in the Premier League.

Spurs finished 17th last season, and it looks as though they could finish there again, as all they need is a win against Chelsea to guarantee survival ahead of next season.

It's been a disastrous couple of years, and there's no doubt Roberto De Zerbi's side needs a complete overhaul in order to turn things around.

Many players will be looking to leave the club, with Tottenham having no European football next season, which means a host of replacements will have to come through the door.

Tottenham Eyeing Marquee Signing

According to reports, Tottenham are showing an interest in signing Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White ahead of the summer transfer window.

Spurs were keen on signing the international last summer, but a move fell through after he rejected a deal in order to stay in the Midlands.

Gibbs-White signed a new contract at the time, which removed a release clause in his deal, but after an unbelievable season, interest in the playmaker remains.

Gibbs-White, described as 'one of the Premier League's most in-form players', has even been nominated for the Premier League Player of the Season award. An incredible achievement considering Forest have been battling towards the relegation zone.

There's no doubt the 26-year-old would improve the majority of the teams in the Premier League, and Spurs need to get ahead of the competition to try to secure his signature.

Signing of the Decade for Tottenham

If Tottenham can bring Gibbs-White to North London in the summer transfer window, it could be the signing of the decade for Spurs.

The 26-year-old is a ready-made attacking midfielder with proven Premier League experience and is destined to make the step up to a bigger club.

Most of Spurs' signings in recent years, they've needed time to adapt, leading to struggles when they first arrive.

That would be unlikely for Gibbs-White, as he's performing at an exceptional level in England in a struggling side.

Of course, Spurs aren't in the situation they are used to being in, and you could argue it's a step down from Forest in terms of the league table. But Tottenham are undoubtedly a bigger club. Gibbs-White deserves to get his big move, and it will be interesting to see whether he sticks with Forest after their disappointing season.

Talks are accelerating for one Tottenham star who Roberto De Zerbi loves to join a new club in the summer transfer window.

Over the last few weeks, De Zerbi will have been working out which players he wants along with him for the ride after a disastrous couple of years for the club.

The North London outfit need a complete overhaul of their squad, and with Tottenham edging closer to securing survival, plans will now be put in place for the summer transfer window.

If Tottenham beat Chelsea during the week, they will guarantee their place in the Premier League for next season. Even a draw should be enough due to their superior goal difference over West Ham.

Then, attention will quickly turn to the summer.

Tottenham Star Close to Finding New Club

According to a report from Portuguese outlet A Bola, Tottenham midfielder Joao Palhinha is accelerating in talks to join Sporting CP ahead of the summer transfer window.

Palhinha is currently on loan at Spurs, who do have the option to buy him on a permanent basis, but it still requires the Portuguese midfielder to agree on the move.

Unfortunately for Spurs, Palhinha wants to make the move to Sporting, his boyhood club, especially after they qualified for Champions League football.

With negotiations advancing, it appears that Spurs are going to miss out on signing Palhinha on a permanent basis in the summer transfer window.

And there's one man who won't be happy, and that's De Zerbi.

De Zerbi Loves Palhinha

De Zerbi has spoken publicly about his love for Palhinha, labelling him 'one of the best'. The Tottenham boss also confirmed that he wants the Portuguese midfielder to remain at the club heading into the 2026/2027 campaign.

“One hundred per cent [he wants Palhinha to stay]. We have to start from this type of people. More than players, we need reliable people, reliable players. Palhinha is one of the best, as a player for sure, but as a guy. I want to see the players with the same passion, the same attitude, the same spirit, the same personality, and we are lucky to have Palhinha with us.”

There's no doubt, De Zerbi will be asking the club to activate the buy option to sign Palhinha on a permanent basis, but he doesn't appear to be too keen on remaining in north London.

Tottenham Hotspur have sent an official to Italy over France international star Pierre Kalulu following a demand from Roberto De Zerbi, according to Tuttosport.

On the pitch, Tottenham's chances of staying in the Premier League were boosted massively on Sunday without them even kicking a ball.

We know it will either be Spurs or West Ham United dropping into the Championship next season after the likes of Nottingham Forest and Leeds United pulled away from trouble, and it is now looking increasingly likely that it will be the Irons playing in England's second tier in 2026-27.

Nuno Espirito Santo and his side knew they ideally needed to go to St James' Park and beat Newcastle United on Sunday, but instead they were beaten 3-1 and failed to recover from a poor start to the match on Tyneside.

Tottenham now know, thanks to their superior goal difference, that one point from their final two games against Chelsea and Everton should be enough to preserve their Premier League status.

Should the north Londoners lose at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night, the battle will go to the final day with De Zerbi's men hosting the Toffees at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with West Ham welcoming Leeds to the London Stadium at the same time.

Tottenham Send Official to Watch Pierre Kalulu

According to Tuttosport, the Premier League has a lot of eyes on versatile Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu ahead of the summer transfer window.

The three-cap France international can play at centre-back or right-back and has impressed for the Old Lady this term, with the report labelling it as the best season of his career.

His performances haven't gone unnoticed by teams abroad, and in the Premier League in particular.

The report claims that Manchester United have made initial contact for the Frenchman previously, but now it is Tottenham who sent an official to watch him in action for his side's Serie A clash with Fiorentina on Sunday.

Kalulu is said to be highly-sought after for De Zerbi, who wants to bring him to Spurs this summer.

The match didn't go to plan for Juve, who could now miss out on Champions League football next season following a 2-0 defeat to La Viola.

Pierre Kalulu Unlikely to Leave Juventus

Despite De Zerbi's desire to sign Kalulu, Tuttosport report that it's actually unlikely that he will leave the Turin-based club this summer.

Juve are already said to have started talks with the France international over extending his contract at the Allianz Stadium, until 2030.

The deal would include a significant salary increase from €2.4m per year to €3.8-4m per year for the 25-year-old, with Juve determined to keep hold of their star.

It could be disappointment for De Zerbi, who may need to look elsewhere in his bid to strengthen Tottenham's defence ahead of next season.

Tottenham could lose one of their midfielders in the summer transfer window, with an English club ready to activate a transfer clause to secure a signing.

We could see a host of players leave Tottenham this summer, with the club undoubtedly ready to get rid of some of their players after a disappointing few years.

Spurs need a complete overhaul of their squad if they remain in the Premier League or are relegated, while some players will be hoping for moves back to clubs playing in Europe.

If Tottenham do avoid relegation, they will need to bring in multiple reinforcements if they want to avoid another disastrous season.

It's a chance to back Roberto De Zerbi in the market and bring in players that are capable of playing his system and style.

English Club Eyeing Tottenham Star

According to a report from journalist Alan Nixon, Preston are hoping to tie up a record-breaking deal with Tottenham to sign midfielder Alfie Devine.

Devine spent the 2025-2026 season on loan at Preston, and they agreed a £4.5m option to buy transfer clause in the deal.

Preston now hope to agree a payment plan with Spurs for the midfielder as they could be able to afford the record-breaking fee if it's spread over three or four years.

Devine enjoyed an impressive season on loan at Preston, providing 14 goals and assists combined in the Championship.

It's no surprise that they are hoping to secure his signature on a permanent basis, but it's the type of fee they have never paid before.

Tottenham Might Regret Option-to-Buy Clause

There is the chance that Tottenham could regret allowing Preston to insert an option to buy clause in the contract of Devine.

The midfielder has impressed massively for Preston this season, and at the age of 21, he's yet to reach his full potential.

Journalist Alasdair Gold believes that Spurs could regret it, believing he's worth triple the option to buy fee, describing it as 'dirt-cheap'.

Another season on loan in the Championship before potentially breaking into Tottenham's team could have been ideal, but there's every chance he heads through the exit door now with Preston looking to secure his signature permanently.

Tottenham may be in the midst of a relegation battle, but that hasn't stopped the recruitment team from looking towards the future with the summer transfer window around the corner.

If Premier League survival is secured, Spurs will be keen to prevent a season like this from happening ever again, and that starts with the players they sign to put out on the pitch.

Several positions need addressing, especially for those who have a good fitness record and can regularly put in big performances for the side.

Now, according to reports, it appears as though a missed transfer target from last year could be back on Tottenham's radar once again.

Tottenham interest in Morgan Gibbs-White

As per a report from TeamTalk, Tottenham are among several teams showing "continued interest" in Morgan Gibbs-White, one year on from him rejecting a move to North London in favour of a stay at Nottingham Forest.

Manchester United are also credited with long-term admiration for the 26-year-old, but it appears as though another stay at the City Ground is on the cards.

In rejecting Spurs last summer, Gibbs-White signed a fresh contract until 2028, which removed a release clause option, with the club believed to be relaxed over his future prospects.

It means there could be yet another challenge in trying to tempt the playmaker away, following another impressive campaign with Nottingham Forest.

"He's in terrific form and everyone knows what a player he is," Gibbs-White's teammate Ola Aina told TNT Sports last month.

"There are certain games we just look to him to get us out of situations or even keep us in good situations. He's having a terrific end to the season, and hopefully, he can keep that going."

It remains to be seen whether the fact the playmaker is entering the final two years of his deal could change things, or whether Tottenham are prepared to meet what is likely to be a huge asking price.

Rivals could ruin Tottenham transfer plan

Nottingham Forest's determination to keep Gibbs-White again this summer could hinge on the future of Elliot Anderson in the transfer window.

The East Midlands club are unlikely to lose more than one key player in the market, with the latter appearing keen on a move elsewhere when the summer rolls around.

Manchester United and Manchester City have been most heavily linked with the England international, with a deal upwards of £100 million expected to be sanctioned.

With that in mind, Nottingham Forest won't want to lose a player as crucial as Gibbs-White along with Anderson, making any exit unlikely to be sanctioned.

Tottenham have plenty of work to do in the summer transfer window once it finally opens.

Much will depend, of course, on what division the Lilywhites are in come the start of the 2026/27 campaign, with Spurs only two points clear of the Premier League's bottom three with two matches of the season to play.

Stay up and new boss Roberto De Zerbi should have the financial power to improve what is an ailing Tottenham squad that will have finished in the lower reaches of the Premier League two seasons in a row.

Players who will leave Tottenham this summer

A number of players are expected to leave - Cristian Romero and Guglielmo Vicario chief among them - but there will be plenty of players linked with a move to north London too.

Deals have already been agreed with Andy Robertson from Liverpool and Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth, but those two free transfers rely on Spurs still being a Premier League side.

Nicolo Fagioli has been linked with a move from Fiorentina, while Tottenham have also been linked with AC Milan's Rafael Leao and Monaco's Maghnes Akliouche in an attacking sense and goalkeepers James Trafford, Lucas Chevalier and Bart Verbruggen.

A new name has emerged as a potential signing in the form of Lautaro Rivero - someone most people may not be familiar with.

A 22-year-old centre-back, the Argentine is tipped to be the long-term replacement for countryman Romero, although Spurs will not eb the only ones chasing his signature in the summer transfer window.

Rivero has made 19 appearances for River Plate so far this season, keeping nine clean sheets and scoring one goal. He has become an important member of the back-line at River Plate and is understood to be on the radar of Chelsea and Manchester United as well as Tottenham.

Spurs will need defensive reinforcements if Romero leaves as expected and particularly if Micky van de Ven departs the club, although if they stay in the Premier League, there is a feeling that the Dutchman could stay and even sign a new deal, given his appreciation for De Zerbi.

Spurs have reasons to ignore £87m transfer

Rivero may well turn out to be a quality centre-back, but there are a couple of very good reasons why Spurs should not look to complete a deal.

Firstly, Tottenham already have a young centre-back performing brilliantly away from the club that needs to be given a chance next season in the form of Luka Vuskovic.

Spurs are keen to tie the Croatian down to a longer term contract in north London, following his impressive spell on loan with Hamburg in the Bundesliga.

Then there is the money it will cost to sign Rivero. According to reports, the 22-year-old has a release clause of €100million (£87million) and there are plenty of other areas for Spurs to spend such big money on this summer and not splash it all on an untried defender.

Tottenham find themselves in a relegation dogfight with two games of the Premier League season to play and their fate after those final two matches will determine the business they can do in the summer transfer market.

New head coach Roberto De Zerbi will want to make big changes to a squad that will finish in the bottom seven for the second year in succession.

A number of players are expected to depart the club, with GIVEMESPORT understanding club captain Cristian Romero will leave no matter which division they are in, while Guglielmo Vicario is likely to move on too. Ben Davies and Yves Bissouma will leave at the end of their contracts this summer, while loanees Joao Palhinha and Randal Kolo Muani will return to parent clubs Bayern Munich and Pairs Saint-Germain respectively, although De Zerbi does want to sign Palhinha permanently.

Tottenham need creative reinforcements in the summer transfer window

There is going to be huge change at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but incoming deals will be reliant on which division Spurs are in.

Tottenham have been bereft of creativity so far this season, with James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski being absent for almost all of it and £53million summer signing Xavi Simons taking time to adapt to the Premier League. he is now absent with injury too.

De Zerbi may look to add reinforcements in that area of the pitch this summer and Tottenham have been handed a boost when it comes to signing a player they have been linked with for some time - Maghnes Akliouche.

The young French midfielder first appeared on Spurs' radar last summer, with suggestions that he would be the creative spark to sign. However, they were put off by Monaco's asking price and eventually landed on Simons.

Akliouche was again linked with a move to N17 in the January transfer window and Tottenham could plot another move this summer with Monaco understood to be lowering their asking price for the 24-year-old.

French publication l'Equipe said earlier this year: "Monaco's €70million asking price was previously considered excessive by some Premier League clubs, especially given Akliouche was still developing consistency at the elite level. That perception has now completely changed after his performances in the Champions League."

Spurs can sign Akliouche for a much cheaper price this summer

Suggestions are that his price tag has dropped considerably and that Akliouche would be available for around £43million this summer and Football Insider's transfer correspondent Pete O'Rourke reports that Tottenham have asked to be "kept informed" of Akliouche's availability.

Akliouche only has two years left on his contract in the principality, with this summer being the optimum time for Monaco to sell to get the biggest fee for a player who has seven goals and 11 assists in 42 games for the French outfit this season. And the report states that Monaco are willing to listen to offers for him, having previously been against a sale.

Spurs may want to act quickly, however. Liverpool are also understood to be eyeing a move for him and he has made the France squad for the 2026 World Cup. An impressive showing in the USA, Canada and Mexico could lead to his price tag increasing once more.

Tottenham are showing an interest in signing a Real Madrid star ahead of the summer transfer window, according to a report from Team Talk.

Spurs are in the market for reinforcements ahead of the summer transfer window as they look to build a squad capable of dragging them away from the relegation battle.

Roberto De Zerbi will be looking forward to his first transfer window with the North London club, and it's an incredibly important one after a difficult few years.

A host of players could head through the exit door when the season ends, with Tottenham not participating in any European competitions next campaign.

As a result, they'll need to replace them and try to bring in a level of player in multiple positions that can help elevate them.

Tottenham Eyeing Real Madrid Transfer

According to a report from Team Talk, Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is looking for a new challenge ahead of the summer transfer window.

A host of clubs are showing an interest in securing his signature, with Tottenham one of those who are firmly in the mix, having a long-standing interest in the French international.

It is claimed that Real Madrid could sell Camavinga at the end of the season for a fee in the region of £50 million, while he is also keen on a move to the Premier League.

Tottenham are likely to face plenty of competition for a signature, particularly from England, and it could be a difficult race to win due to them not playing in the Champions League.

Tottenham Will Struggle in Camavinga Race

Although Tottenham may be interested in bringing Camavinga, described as 'world-class', to the Premier League, with some of the clubs also being linked, it's going to be almost impossible for them to secure his signature.

The report claims that Manchester United are also interested and the Red Devils will be able to offer Champions League football.

Spurs won't be competing in any European competition next season, meaning it's going to be difficult to attract this calibre of player.

There's a chance Camavinga might be interested in the project, but the other clubs showing an interest could be the biggest issue.