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Tottenham could convince Luka Vuskovic to stay at the club with a significant salary increase amid interest in the 19-year-old defender from Barcelona.

The teenager has had a fantastic loan spell in the Bundesliga with Hamburg this campaign, making 26 appearances in the German top-flight and scoring five goals. Additionally, he has only received five yellow cards all season.

The Croatian joined Spurs from Hajduk Split last summer but joined Hamburg on loan for the season before the last summer transfer window closed. He is yet to make a competitive appearance for the Lilywhites.

Vuskovic in line for ‘massive’ pay rise

According to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg, Tottenham are “desperate” to keep hold of Vuskovic, who “is in line for a massive salary increase”.

The 19-year-old is attracting the interest of “top clubs” with Plettenberg adding that the defender’s agent Pini Zahavi is holding talks with Barcelona about the teenager.

It appears as though Hamburg will struggle to bring the Croatian back next season on either a permanent or loan deal, even after safety was confirmed in their first Bundesliga campaign for seven years.

Tottenham will have to stay up to keep Vuskovic

With the young defender subject to major speculation, it appears as though Tottenham will have to ensure they maintain their Premier League status if they are to have any hope of keeping hold of Vuskovic.

Roberto De Zerbi has overseen an upturn in results lately with back-to-back wins against Aston Villa and Wolves, which have seen the Lilywhites leapfrog West Ham United out of the relegation zone. Spurs are currently just one point above the Hammers with three games to go, while Nottingham Forest are five points ahead in 16th.

Conceding goals has been a major issue for the north London outfit this campaign, with just West Ham (61), Burnley (71) and Wolves (63) conceding more goals in the Premier League than their 54.

Therefore, regardless of the outcome of this season, defensive reinforcement will be a necessity and De Zerbi could inherit the ideal solution without having to pay a penny when Vuskovic returns from his loan spell.

Spurs have built a reputation for using youth in recent years with Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Souza, Mathys Tel and Wilson Odobert amongst the young talents who have been frequent contributors over the past two seasons.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has made a U-turn on the future of Joao Palhinha and now wants him to stay beyond this season, according to The Times.

The Portugal international joined Spurs on an initial season-long loan deal from Bayern Munich last summer, and has been a regular in the team that is now battling against relegation, sitting just one point above the drop zone with three games remaining of the campaign.

Plans are already beginning to be made for next season, despite the club not being sure of what division they will be in, and the manager has now made a decision on the future of Palhinha beyond this summer.

De Zerbi Wants Palhinha to Stay

De Zerbi was speaking before Spurs' clash with Leeds United on Monday night, when he was asked about the future of Palhinha and whether he wants the 30-year-old to stay.

“One hundred per cent," he said.

"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.”

Spurs hold the option to make Palhinha's move from Bayern permanent for around £26m, but they could try to renegotiate the clause to a lower fee, knowing that the Bundesliga champions have no interest in keeping him.

Palhinha is also one of the club's highest-earning players, which could leave the club with a major decision to make if they are unable to avoid relegation and end up in the Championship. It's also noted that they could push for another loan deal.

De Zerbi Makes Palhinha U-Turn

Tottenham are expecting some major changes within their playing squad this summer, and getting some experience through the door would be a big coup, especially with his performances in recent times.

Palhinha has some clear deficiencies in his game with his poor passing, but he makes up for it with his reading of the game, his aggression, his determination, and his ability to break up the game of the opponents.

After starting on the bench in De Zerbi's first three games, Palhinha got the winner against Wolves and then shone against Aston Villa, making him a key player, and now seeing his future look set to remain in north London.

Another weekend has gone past and while not mathematic it is now between two for that last Premier League relegation spot.

Nottingham Forest's impressive win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, despite having made eight changes to their team as they had one eye on the Europa League semi-final second leg against Aston Villa - that did not go to plan - move Vitor Pereira's men away from the tussle between West Ham and Tottenham and all-but to safety.

One point separates 17th-placed Spurs and 18th-placed West Ham, with one of the two to join Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers in slipping through the trap door to the Championship come the end of the season.

Tottenham are in the driving seat now

Spurs gained the upper hand last weekend, picking up a huge morale-boosting win over Aston Villa, having seen the Hammers slump to a 3-0 defeat to Brentford the day before.

And it is the Lilywhites who have the more favourable-looking fixtures in the last three matches, albeit that can have little impact at this stage of the campaign.

Betfair ambassador Alan Shearer deivers his predictions for the full week's action every week and he has had his say on what he thinks is going to happen in the relegation battle this weekend.

West Ham play first once again, with a Sunday afternoon clash with title-chasing Arsenal at the London Stadium.

Shearer said: "I think West Ham were really poor defensively at Brentford last weekend. They gave too many chances away, too many goals.

"I think Arsenal will win this weekend having that belief and confidence that they've got at the club now, knowing that it's such a tough game, but I'm just going to edge on the side of Arsenal taking the three points, which would put West Ham in a difficult position in terms of relegation."

De Zerbi is getting results at just the right time

Such a result would give Tottenham a huge boost as they take on Leeds United on Monday Night Football, with the Whites knowing they will be safe from relegation if West Ham fail to beat Arsenal.

Shearer added: "Leeds are going to play a huge part in who gets relegated, because they play both Spurs and West Ham. It’s fascinating, but I think with what I saw from Spurs last week, they may just have enough now to stay up.

"And I guess with the energy that they showed the other day, I think they'll have enough to beat Leeds at home.

"Roberto De Zerbi has got a shift out of those players, and you didn't see any of that six or seven weeks ago. It looks a brilliant move now to bring De Zerbi in when they did."

Crystal Palace have reportedly opened talks to sign a Tottenham star on loan ahead of the 2026/2027 season, according to a report from Sports Boom.

The Eagles are already preparing for the summer transfer window as they look to maintain their impressive performances following the departure of Oliver Glasner.

The current Palace boss is set to leave at the end of the season, with Palace working on finding a replacement at the moment.

It's an incredibly important decision for the hierarchy, given how important Glasner has been to the club since his arrival.

Glasner has delivered two trophies already, and there's a chance they will secure a third after reaching the Europa Conference League final.

Crystal Palace Enter Tottenham Transfer Talks

According to a report from Sports Boom, Crystal Palace have entered talks with Tottenham over a potential deal to sign young striker Will Lankshear.

It's claimed that the Eagles are negotiating with Spurs over a potential loan deal for the 21-year-old who spent this season at Oxford United.

Despite the disappointing season of being relegated from the Championship, Lankshear enjoyed an impressive campaign individually.

The Tottenham striker secured two accolades at the end-of-season awards, collecting the Men's Young Player of the Year trophy and the Golden Boot.

Lankshear is set to be given an opportunity to impress in pre-season, but there's still a chance he could be sent out on loan.

Lankshear Could be Mateta Replacement

Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta was heavily linked with a move away from the club during the January transfer window.

A departure failed to materialise, but it appeared to be clear that he was keen on leaving the club in the winter.

It will be interesting to see whether an exit is possible in the summer transfer window, meaning Palace will have to find a replacement.

The Eagles did bring in Jorgen Strand-Larsen from Wolves in the January window, but they will still be left short of options if Mateta does leave the club.

Lankshear has yet to prove himself in the Premier League, but he's shown he's capable of scoring at Championship level at a young age.

Tottenham Hotspur are pushing to stay away from the Championship next season, and they are already making plans for the upcoming transfer window to give Roberto De Zerbi what he wants.

Spurs sit one point above the relegation zone with three games remaining in the Premier League following two consecutive wins under De Zerbi's management, and they now have their future in their hands to stay in the top-flight.

That has seen a number of players beginning to be looked at as potential signings in the summer, while there are also a number of players who are expected to leave, and De Zerbi's preference for one signing has now emerged.

De Zerbi Wants Tottenham to Sign Van Hecke

One player the club are keeping a very close eye on for a summer move is Brighton star Jan Paul Van Hecke, according to TEAMtalk.

Spurs are expecting Cristian Romero to move on this summer, while there are also major question marks surrounding the future of Micky Van de Ven too, meaning a new central defender is likely to be a priority for the Italian boss once the season comes to an end.

Liverpool are understood to have already made a move for the Netherlands international, who is valued at around £60m by the Seagulls, but Spurs are very big fans of the defender, and now De Zerbi has revealed to club bosses that he wants the 25-year-old as his top target.

Brighton are facing a battle to keep hold of him, with his contract expiring in 2027 and no progress on talks of an extension. Now Tottenham are keen to step up their interest, with De Zerbi pushing for a reunion with the defender, who is ready to make the next step in his career, with the club feeling that could give them an advantage in talks.

Tottenham Have Van Hecke Edge

Van Hecke is looking at being one of the most sought-after defenders in the Premier League this summer, but if anyone knows how to get the best out of him it's De Zerbi.

For a player who wants to continue to improve and show that he can be one of the best around, playing regularly is key, and at Spurs he would almost certainly be a first-choice option to play in defence, especially if Romero and/or Van de Ven depart too.

There is big competition for his signature, and a deal won't be easy to do without having European football to offer, but if they stay in the Premier League, they have an ace up their sleeve in De Zerbi and need to use it as much as they can to ensure this season is never repeated again.

Tottenham Hotspur have opened talks over a potential summer deal to sign Juventus star Andrea Cambiaso, according to journalist Mirko di Natale, with any move surely having big ramifications for another transfer.

Tottenham now have their Premier League survival destiny in their own hands again following their 2-1 win over Aston Villa at the weekend, which now means the north Londoners have taken seven points from the last nine available under Roberto De Zerbi.

The upcoming weekend could be pivotal to Spurs' chances of staving off relegation, with it now looking like it is a straight battle between themselves and West Ham United, who host title-chasing Arsenal at the London Stadium.

After Manchester City dropped points against Everton on Monday, the Gunners know that a win against the Irons will leave them on the verge of their first Premier League title since 2004, with matches against Burnley and Crystal Palace to finish their season.

Should Nuno Espirito Santo's men lose, Spurs could move four points clear of the drop zone with two games remaining if they defeat Leeds United at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium on Monday night.

If Tottenham do stay up, they can start to rebuild their squad to one De Zerbi needs to bring the club back up the Premier League table.

Tottenham Make Recent Enquiry for Andrea Cambiaso

According to Di Natale, posting on X, Tottenham are one of a number of clubs to make 'recent' contact over a potential transfer for the Juventus star.

AC Milan and Barcelona had already made enquiries over a deal for the 'world-class' 26-year-old Italy international, who has three years remaining on his contract at the Allianz Stadium.

Now, Spurs, Liverpool, Manchester City, Inter Milan and Napoli have joined them in opening talks over a summer move.

Tottenham and De Zerbi appear to be keeping a close eye on the Italian market ahead of the summer, with reports also suggesting that the 46-year-old manager wants the club to make a double raid on AS Roma for midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini and goalkeeper Mile Svilar.

Cambiaso Interest Raises More Doubts Over Robertson Deal

Tottenham's reported interest in another player who either plays as a left-back or left wing-back for Juventus is slightly confusing, given they already have an agreement in place with Andy Robertson that he will sign should they remain in the Premier League.

Separate reports have suggested that De Zerbi is also keen on Pervis Estupinan of AC Milan, who he managed during his spell at Brighton and Hove Albion.

Cambiaso is also able to play on the opposite flank, but he has primarily been used on the left-hand side during his time with Juve.

The interesting thing about the Robertson deal is that Tottenham came close to signing him during the January transfer window, prior to De Zerbi's appointment at Tottenham.

With an agreement so close at that stage, it wouldn't have taken too much work to set the deal up for the summer instead.

How involved De Zerbi was in that decision remains to be seen, but links to other left-backs are confusing to say the least, even if Robertson is 32 years of age, with no extra European fixtures on the menu next term.

Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi will have plenty of work to do in the summer transfer window, regardless of which division Spurs find themselves in.

The North Londoners pulled themselves out of the bottom three last weekend thanks to a 2-1 win over Aston Villa, but there is still work to be done in their final three games of the season to retain their Premier League status.

If they get the job done and avoid relegation to the Championship, two free transfers have already been lined up in the shape of Andy Robertson from Liverpool and Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth.

De Zerbi has enjoyed success with his Spurs midfield

But De Zerbi will want to make more changes to the playing staff and put his stamp on the Spurs squad moving forward into the 2026/27 campaign, during which the Italian will be targeting much better.

Despite all of their injury issues, Tottenham have actually been blessed in the midfield department this season, although there are question marks over the futures of a number of players.

Joao Palhinha is only on loan for the season, with no guarantees of a permanent deal, although GIVEMESPORT understands the Portuguese wants to stay, even if the club are relegated.

Yves Bissouma will depart at the end of his contract this summer, while Pape Matar Sarr could also depart the club for pastures new.

That could see De Zerbi enter the market for a central midfielder and Mandela Keita has emerged as a potential candidate.

Keita has spent the last two seasons with Parma in Serie A, becoming the lynchpin of their midfield, missing just one game through injury this season and starting 33 of the 34 other matches in the division.

Keita models his game on a Premier League legend

The 23-year-old models his game on former Chelsea star N'Golo Kante and Bareclona's Frenkie de Jong. Speaking when he joined the Italian outfit, he said: "If I think about football today, I would mention two players in particular: N’Golo Kanté and Frenkie de Jong. I don’t want to become a carbon copy of them, I’d like to take some characteristics from each of them to improve my own game and reach the highest level I can.

"I hope that the manager will help me to improve, even if he inspires me to become like one or the other, for me it doesn’t matter.”

According to reports, Spurs have registered an interest in the midfielder this season, although they are not alone, with Aston Villa and Atalanta also named as suitors for Keita's services.

Parma signed Keita for €15million in 2024 and would likely demand more than that to sell him now, given his stock will only have risen with his 2025/26 season displays.

Tottenham Hotspur star Micky Van de Ven looks set to depart the club this summer, and he has made it clear which club out of Man Utd and Liverpool he would prefer to join, according to TEAMtalk.

Spurs are battling against relegation and currently sit one point above West Ham and the relegation zone with just three games remaining, but are still expected to lose a number of first-team players in the summer after missing out on European football as a result.

One of those expected to be on the move is defender Van de Ven, who has rejected a new contract at the club to seek opportunities elsewhere, and it has now emerged what his preference would be.

Van De Ven Makes Decision Between Man Utd and Liverpool

Van de Ven, who has been described as 'explosive', has been strongly linked with a move to Liverpool this summer as they look for a long-term replacement for captain Virgil Van Dijk, while Man Utd are also understood to be keen on a move for the Netherlands international.

But while Spurs are keen to keep hold of him if they can, they know a move is going to be hard to stop if those clubs make a big-money move during the transfer window.

Now it has emerged that Van de Ven's preference would be a move to Anfield above all else, having grown up as a Liverpool fan as a youngster. That includes Man Utd, and he would choose Liverpool over the Red Devils 'without hesitation' if both clubs were to table formal offers.

Van de Ven would, however, be open to a move to Old Trafford if Liverpool didn't present an offer during the window, realising that United are a club on the up and in a good moment currently, but they would face an uphill task to secure his signature if Arne Slot's side chose to enter the race.

Liverpool Deal for Van de Ven Would Be Perfect

Tottenham have to simply accept that Van de Ven is far more likely to be playing for someone else next season, and therefore need to start planning accordingly.

Liverpool will have money to spend during the transfer window, and central defence should be an area of the pitch that they are prioritising. Van de Ven knows the league, has great speed and ability on the ball, and also provides a goal threat from set pieces.

He's far from the complete package, but giving him a year to work alongside Van Dijk and develop, before stepping into a more senior role could be perfect for everyone involved.

Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a move to sign Celtic star Benjamin Nygren this summer to bolster their squad, according to TEAMtalk.

Spurs are currently battling to stay in the Premier League after a horrific season, which has seen them sack both Thomas Frank and Igor Tudor as manager, with Roberto De Zerbi now in charge of keeping them in the division, and consecutive wins have left the team one point above the drop zone with three games remaining.

That has seen the club begin to make plans for the new season should they stay in the top-flight, and a new goalscoring midfielder is being targeted for the squad.

Tottenham Eyeing Nygren Move

Nygren, who has won the Celtic Player of the Year award for his maiden campaign, where he has scored 20 goals to help the Glasgow giants push the Scottish Premiership title race all the way to the wire.

Tottenham are understood to be long-term admirers of the Sweden international, and view him as a cost-effective option to strengthen their midfield, since he is capable of playing in a deeper or more advanced role in midfield.

Nygren is understood to be very open to a move to the Premier League this summer, but Celtic have all the leverage for any deal as he is under contract until 2029, with an option to extend for a further 12 months also included in his deal at Celtic Park.

Celtic are open to a sale for the right price, however, and would be open to negotiations if they could get a big fee in order to help them fund a squad rebuild of their own. Nygren is keen to test himself at a higher level, and Celtic are ready to cash in on both him and Arne Engels for a combined fee of £50m.

Tottenham Must Be Smart With Summer Budget

Tottenham are currently in a very difficult position when it comes to planning for the summer transfer window, because they have no idea what division they will be in, or which players they will still have next season.

A host of key players have been strongly linked with moves away because they will be absent from European competition, and that means replacements will be sought after on top of any positions that De Zerbi deems isn't strong enough yet.

Nygren will be a solid option to come into the midfield and be able to cope with the technical demands that the manager will be implementing, while he also has experience at the top level. This could be a really shrewd bit of business from Tottenham, considering they have a lot of business to do and likely a limited budget to work with.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a shock move to sign Rangers star James Tavernier this summer, should they avoid relegation.

The Lilywhites are keen to strengthen their squad for Roberto De Zerbi at the end of the season after appointing him on a long-term contract, but first they must find a way to escape relegation, as they currently sit one point above the drop zone with just three games remaining.

Full-back is an area they are keen to strengthen, with a number of first-team stars expected to move on after missing out on European football, and Tavernier has emerged as a surprise option to add leadership and experience to the side.

Tottenham Move for Tavernier Questioned

Reports emerged that Spurs are eyeing the veteran defender as an option after he announced that he would be leaving Rangers at the end of his contract.

But while speaking to Football Insider, transfer insider Mick Brown revealed that the 35-year-old is eyeing a 'big payday' for his next move, and that it would be a huge surprise if Tottenham, or any other Premier League clubs, seriously joined the race for him.

“James Tavernier has had a fantastic career,” Brown told Football Insider.

“He’s done a brilliant job for Rangers over a period of time, scoring and creating so many goals from right-back and always being a key part of that side. He’s very highly regarded in the game, but I would be very surprised if any Premier League club made a move for him, let alone a club like Tottenham.

“He’ll be 35 by the end of the year, and I can’t imagine many clubs are going to their sporting directors saying lets bring in this 35-year-old right-back. Being available on a free makes it more of an option than it may have been otherwise, but regardless, I don’t see any top club looking to bring him in at this stage.

“I think at his age and after deciding to leave Rangers, Tavernier is going to be looking for a big payday in Saudi Arabia or somewhere like that.”

Tottenham Avoid Disaster With Tavernier

On paper, Tavernier could be a shrewd bit of business on a free transfer when you look at his record from right-back and his experience.

But there is a reason that he has struggled at Ibrox in recent years, and his performance levels have dropped off a cliff, which has seen Danny Rohl start picking alternative options ahead of him, despite the team pushing for another title against Celtic and Hearts.

Defensively, Tavernier is a mess and he wouldn't fit in with De Zerbi's system at all, so it would have been a huge disaster had this deal gone through. Now, it seems like they've avoided that huge error, and they can focus on deals that actually make them better.