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We still do not know in which division Tottenham will be playing their football next season.

Spurs have had big chances to pick up vital points in recent weeks to all-but guarantee their survival in the Premier League.

Mathys Tel gave away a needless penalty against Leeds United at home to draw 1-1, having led 1-0 through the same player's wonder goal. Then, on Tuesday night, Spurs gifted Chelsea a second goal when 1-0 down at Stamford Bridge, and despite a Richarlison goal, it was too big a mountain to climb, losing 2-1.

Spurs could be safe from Premier League relegation already

The extra two points from the Leeds clash or a point against Chelsea would see them safe from the threat of relegation. Instead, they head into the final day of the 2025/26 campaign needing a result against Everton to stave off a first demotion since 1977.

The 2025/26 campaign has been an unmitigated disaster, with three different managers sitting in the dugout and Spurs set to finish in the bottom four of the table for the second season running.

New head coach Roberto De Zerbi has some big decisions to make in the summer, but first he needs to guide his team to a point or more in the final match of the season at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday.

A number of players will be departing N17 no matter what happens on the final day. Ben Davies and Yves Bissouma are both out of contract, while loanees Joao Palhinha and Randal Kolo Muani will head back to parent clubs Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain respectively. It remains to be seen if De Zerbi will make a move to sign either permanently, although Palhinha is the more likely to turn his loan move permanent, with fan feeling towards Kolo Muani not good at all, particularly after his horrendous showing against Chelsea.

GIVEMESPORT understands there is a general feeling that Guglielmo Vicario and Cristian Romero will be allowed to leave, should the right offers come in for them, but there is sure to be more upheaval in the playing squad too.

De Zerbi has been forced to use certain players more than he might have liked due to the club's awful injury record this season and one of those players who he has had to trust could be axed moving forward.

Danso has accepted his back-up role at Tottenham this season

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Kevin Danso has been a steady pair of hands to call upon in the absence of Romero and Micky van de Ven through injuries, not just this season but last, always putting in a solid display when called upon, rarely letting the team down - that mistake that cost Spurs three points against Brighton & Hove Albion apart.

However, while it is unlikely he will be moved on in the summer transfer window, his role in the side may once again diminish.

Danso accepted his role as back-up to Romero and van de Ven when he said: "That's part of being at a top club that's at the top of world football, like Spurs is. You have players in every position that are top, top quality.

"Micky and Cuti [Romero] are exactly that. I understand that and I'm very realistic. My role is to just play as best as possible, try and get in the team. If not, also understand that's part of football. I believe in myself. You've got competition, you've just got to deal with it the best you can."

With Romero likely to leave, Danso might expect to become first choice, although if Spurs stay in the top flight they have an agreement in place to sign Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth that might push him back down the pecking order.

And there is an argument that he should probably remain as a back-up defender anyway.

The game against Chelsea highlighted how he may not be suited to De Zerbi's football. So far it has been all about getting results to stay in the division, but come next season, if Spurs are a Premier League club, De Zerbi will want to fully put his stamp on the squad and get them playing his aggressive brand of attacking football from back to front.

Kevin Danso's stats show how good a defender he is

Danso had more touches (94) than any other player on the pitch on Tuesday night, but never really looked comfortable on the ball against the Blues, having to recover from poor touches a number of times. He was successful with 93% of his passes - mostly short to van de Ven or midfielders Palhinha and Bentancur - but only one of his long balls was successful.

He lost two of his six duels and interestingly only made one tackle in the 90 minutes.

The stats from Tuesday do not actually look too damning, but that is mainly from a defensive point of view and his presence and how he is perceived on the pitch makes you question whether or not he fits into De Zerbi's style of football.

The Italian is likely to adopt a high-risk, high-reward philosophy, asking his defenders to start attacks, but also be responsible for stopping the opposition from making any in-roads themselves.

Danso's numbers suggest he can do the latter comfortably, but whether the man whom former boss Thomas Frank described as "underrated" can adapt to deliver on the former, that is a non-negotiable of De Zerbi, remains to be seen.

Former Tottenham and England star Glenn Hoddle has recounted the time he received 26 stitches for a clash with the toughest opponent he faced in his career.

The 68-year-old had an illustrious playing career, featuring over 350 times for Spurs, along with 53 caps for England, and spells with Monaco, Swindon, and Chelsea.

Hoddle's success translated onto the managerial stage, taking on his former sides Swindon, Chelsea, and Tottenham from the dugout, as well as the England national team, Southampton, and Wolves.

While he is now known for his time as a pundit, the former star has reflected on his career, with one player named as the toughest he faced.

Glenn Hoddle's Toughest Opponent

During his playing days, Hoddle faced off with plenty of tricky opponents, but one was tougher in the physical sense than a lot of the others he took on.

The 68-year-old recently discussed his career with the i Paper, citing Jiri Sloup as the one he struggled against the most, receiving stitches from the encounter. He said:

"The toughest opponent I faced was a player called Jiri Sloup I’ve got 26 stitches in my forehead to tell you about him.

"It was the second leg of the UEFA Cup tie against Bohemians Praha, and it was pretty evident after two minutes this fellow was trying to kill me. Dingy, old place we were playing in. The floodlights were dreadful. The pitch wasn’t great.

"I remember Ray Clemence threw me the ball, bless him, and I was on my own for a second or two. I could see Sloup coming at me out of the corner of my eye, so I thought I’d flick it round him and spin the other side.

"He hit me like an express train. His elbow caught me in the head. I tore my groin, so I got stretchered off. So that was an experience. He was probably the hardest bloke I played against. I wouldn’t want to play against him every week."

Tottenham went on to draw the game 1-1, with Hoddle substituted off just before halftime, a tie they ultimately progressed past with a 3-1 triumph on aggregate.

Tottenham Relegation Impact

Tottenham's struggles this season could see them relegated, with a final match decider awaiting them in the Premier League over the weekend.

If Spurs drop to the second tier, it'll be the first time in almost 50 years that the club have suffered relegation from the top-flight, marking a dark day.

The last time was in 1977, in a squad that Hoddle happened to be a part of as a teenager, which he has outlined as his biggest regret from his career.

He said: "Getting relegated with Tottenham was my lowest point. I was only 18, and we got relegated in 1977. That was the lowest I’ve ever felt without a shadow of a doubt, because it was my team.

"I’ve supported Tottenham since I was eight years old, and to think I was in a team that got relegated was crucifying for me as a youngster.

"But it was good for me in the end, because I learned from it a lot and I learned how to cope with adversity. Some people, they’re great when they’re winning. The minute it goes the other way, they don’t know how to deal with that.

"If I could turn back time, that would be the one, because I would approach things so differently now."

It remains to be seen whether that same regret could face a few faces in the current Spurs team, and whether any of them could then go on to have the legacy of Hoddle for themselves.

Tottenham Hotspur have one game left to ensure they avoid a disastrous relegation to the Championship and a league fixture against Lincoln City next season.

Tottenham knew they could have wrapped the Premier League survival battle up with a point against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night, but a 2-1 defeat means that the fight with West Ham United to stay in the top flight will go down to the final day on Sunday.

Spurs are still in a strong position, knowing that a point against Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will be enough to see the seal their spot in the Premier League next season.

The north Londoners also know their neighbours from the capital have to beat Leeds United at the London Stadium at the same time, but Nuno Espirito Santo's men have hit poor form at the wrong time.

The Irons have now lost three successive Premier League matches with the latest coming against Newcastle United on Sunday, and they now face an in-form Leeds team who are unbeaten in their last eight top tier games.

The display at Stamford Bridge was below-par compared to some we have seen from De Zerbi's side recently, and he has some big decisions to make ahead of the visit of David Moyes' men.

Randal Kolo Muani Disappoints Again for Tottenham

Tottenham disappointed on a night when they had the chance to prevent the relegation battle going to the final day, and like he has on many occasions in the Premier League this season, Kolo Muani was their most disappointing performer.

The France international was awarded a 3/10 rating by Alasdair Gold for his performance, before he was replaced by James Maddison in the 69th minute.

Because of injuries, De Zerbi doesn't have a lot of options to change his attack, but given Kolo Muani was a passenger again, and has a record of one goal and one assist in 29 Premier League appearances this term, now could be the time to drop him.

De Zerbi Needs to Drop Joao Palhinha Too vs Everton

Joao Palhinha was only used from the substitutes' bench in De Zerbi's opening three Premier League matches in charge, but it was his crucial winning goal at Wolves that has seen him start the next three games under the Italian.

While the Portugal international has the experience and leadership to make a difference in this Tottenham team, he has struggled with the demands of De Zerbi-ball at times, none more so than against Chelsea.

He failed to close down Enzo Fernandez quick enough from his long-range goal, while his hesitancy in possession isn't suited to De Zerbi's wish to pass the ball quickly.

Palhinha was replaced by Pape Matar Sarr at the same time Kolo Muani was withdrawn, and neither player should be in the starting XI against the Toffees this weekend.

De Zerbi does love Palhinha and has said he would '100%' sign him on a permanent deal from Bayern Munich this summer, but separate reports from Portugal in recent days have suggested the player is keen to move to his homeland and is in advanced talks to join Sporting Lisbon.

With no guarantee the 30-year-old is a Spurs player next season, De Zerbi should select someone like Sarr, Bissouma or Archie Gray ahead of him against Moyes' men.

Tottenham are not yet safe from Premier League relegation and the battle to stay in the top flight will go down to the final day of the season.

Spurs could have saved themselves from any last day drama by picking up a result against fierce rivals Chelsea on Tuesday night. However, their historic Stamford Bridge hoodoo struck again as they were beaten 2-1 by a Blues side who had not won in the Premier League since the beginning of March prior to defeating Tottenham.

The visitors started the game on the front foot and looked in command of proceedings, ready to take advantage of a beleaguered Chelsea side who had been beaten in the FA Cup final on Saturday.

Second goal killed Tottenham at Stamford Bridge

However, things went awry when Enzo Fernandez scored from range in the 18th minute and Spurs could not wrestle the momentum back in the first half.

They came out with renewed purpose in the second half, but with Roberto De Zerbi looking to make changes, a 67th minute Andrey Santos goal gave them a mountain to climb.

Richarlison pulled one back seven minutes later, but despite some good opportunities and a massive call for a penalty, Tottenham could not grab the equaliser that would have saved them from relegation before the final day of the season.

There were some good performances on the night, coupled with some poor ones and none were more poor than Randal Kolo Muani.

The French forward was laboured in possession, wasteful with his deliveries and on one occasion could not even be bothered to chase a ball down the right hand side, assuming it was going out, yet it stayed in and Chelsea could build another attack from the back with no pressure on them whatsoever. He was handed a 3/10 rating by football.london's Tottenham correspondent Alasdair Gold - the worst of any player on the pitch, including the substitutes.

He was also at fault for the second goal, that had Micky van de Ven apoplectic.

Kolo Muani had the ball on the right touchline and in an attempt to pass the ball to Rodrigo Bentancur in the middle, found absolutely no one, with Chelsea picking up the ball and streaming towards goal, with Spurs having committed men to an attacking phase of play.

Kolo Muani was hooked immediately - he had been in line to be replaced prior to that horror moment - and there is an argument for not seeing him in a Spurs shirt ever again.

On loan from Paris Saint-Germain, the 27-year-old is due to head back to his parent club this summer once the Premier League season ends. But there should be no thought of trying to sign him permanently.

The Aston VIlla win - and perhaps the Champions League clash against his parent club - apart, Kolo Muani has been nothing short of a disaster.

De Zerbi could try different options to replace Kolo Muani

He has started every game under De Zerbi since he has been at the club, but that is mainly down to the Italian having a lack of other options, with injuries to Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert and Dominic Solanke.

Solanke could return for the monumentally big clash with Everton on the final day of the season, while there is a real argument to be made that one of the central midfielders could be bumped out to the right-hand side and still offer more than Kolo Muani has done.

Archie Gray has been a beacon of light in a desperately poor season, yet finds himself on the bench as De Zerbi goes for experience in troubling times. He would at least have more energy and a bit more about him, if not being the winger to really suit a De Zerbi system, than Kolo Muani. Lucas Bergvall similarly.

There is only one more game to go and it's a big one and Tottenham simply cannot afford to carry any passengers.

Tottenham Hotspur want to re-sign a striker this summer who has been in outstanding scoring form since leaving the club, according to SoccerNews.

On the pitch, Tottenham's battle for Premier League survival will now go down to the final day following their 2-1 defeat to London rivals Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night.

Spurs went into the game against the Blues knowing that a point would be enough to preserve their top-flight status, due to their superior goal difference over West Ham United in 18th place.

However, Roberto De Zerbi's side were unable to get the point they needed and they now need to get it when they host Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday.

Meanwhile, the Irons host Leeds United at the London Stadium at the same time, hoping that they win and their former manager David Moyes does them a favour when he brings his Toffees team to the capital.

Tottenham are still the overwhelming favourites to be a Premier League team next season, but De Zerbi will want to be backed with new signings who fit his way of playing, to ensure that the club don't find themselves in a disastrous position like this again in the 2026-27 campaign.

Tottenham Want Troy Parrott Return

According to Dutch source SoccerNews, Tottenham are one of the clubs interested in signing Parrott from AZ Alkmaar this summer, with the Republic of Ireland dropping an exit hint after his team's final match of the season on Sunday.

As well Spurs seeking out a return for their former player, there is also further Premier League interest in the 24-year-old from Leeds United and Everton, with AC Milan of Serie A also keen on him.

Speaking after the 3-3 draw against NAC Breda at the weekend, the 'top tier' Parrott refused to confirm that he would be staying with the Dutch club beyond this season.

He said: “If this was the last game, I have had the best two years of my life. The club has ensured that I could make progress. It is important for me to take the next step in my career and to play at the highest level.”

Parrott Would Jump at Chance to Re-Join Tottenham

Football London correspondent Alasdair Gold reported last month that the Irishman would jump at the chance to play for Tottenham again, believing he has unfinished business at the club.

The striker left the north Londoners for AZ in 2024 having only made four appearances in all competitions for Spurs, spending the majority of the last few years out on loan.

Now, Parrott is said to really want to play for the club again, even if they suffer relegation to the Championship on Sunday.

He would be an interesting buy for Tottenham too, seeing as he has the traits that De Zerbi likes in a player, while he has scored 51 goals and registered 17 assists in 95 games for AZ.

With uncertainty over the futures of the likes of Richarlison, Dominic Solanke and Randal Kolo Muani ahead of the summer, buying a new centre-forward or two could be one of Spurs' summer transfer priorities.

The other bonus of re-signing Parrott would be that they can land him for a lower fee than other suitors, having inserted a 20% sell-on clause into the deal that took him to the Netherlands.

Tottenham are on the brink of securing their Premier League status for at least another season, and that means plans are underway to ensure this never happens again.

Roberto De Zerbi's arrival last month has seen a change of fortunes on the pitch for the north London club, and they now require just one point from their final two games to ensure they are still a Premier League side next season. But his time at the club has also made it clear which players don't have a future beyond this summer.

A number of players are expected to leave with no European football available, but there will also be some moved on at the request of the manager, with replacements being sought after to help improve the way they take in his demands.

Spurs Get Green Light for Long-Term Target

One player who has emerged as a potential option for the north London club is Argentina star and World Cup winner, Paulo Dybala.

The AS Roma forward is out of contract with the Italian side this summer, and according to Sky Sports, he would be ready to make a move to the Premier League for the next challenge in his career.

While Dybala is now 32-years-old, he still has incredible technical qualities. Spurs have had a historic interest in his services too, having agreed a £64.4m deal with Juventus back in August 2019, only for a deal to collapse over image rights.

Dybala went on to stay at Juventus until 2022, when he signed a deal to join Roma instead, but a move to bring him to north London could now be back on the cards, and De Zerbi would surely be delighted to have him as an option to call upon for next season.

This season injuries have played a huge part in Spurs' struggles, but with a lesser schedule and De Zerbi being able to shape the squad in his image, it could be a match made in heaven.

Dybala a Huge Richarlison Upgrade

On top of being available on a free transfer, it's also very fair to say that Dybala would be a huge upgrade on current number nine, Richarlison.

The Brazilian has been at Spurs for a long time but has never really cemented himself as a top option. Now, under the Italian, he has been on the substitutes bench more often than not, despite injuries to the likes of Dominic Solanke, Xavi Simons, James Maddison, and more.

His future at the club looks bleak, and by bringing in Dybala, the club would not only have incredible options despite his exit, but they would have a new leader and experience from the highest level to help them.

With Dybala ready to join, and Spurs looking for attacking reinforcements, this could be a no-brainer of a deal seven years after it was initially expected to happen.

Tottenham will be on the lookout for a new goalkeeper in the summer transfer window if, as expected, Guglielmo Vicario departs for Inter Milan.

Vicario has been the Tottenham No.1 for the past three seasons, but has yet to play under new head coach Roberto De Zerbi after undergoing hernia surgery towards the end of interim head coach Igor Tudor's ill-fated short reign.

De Zerbi has publicly called Vicario his number one goalkeeper, despite Antonin Kinsky proving to be a more than capable deputy in the first month-and-a-half of De Zerbi's time at the club.

New number one required at Tottenham

De Zerbi said ahead of Tuesday night's crucial Premier League fixture away at Chelsea: "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.”

Vicario does not look like he has a long-term future in north London, with strong links of a return to Italy with Inter in recent weeks and months. The Italian has had a difficult relationship with the Tottenham supporters and GIVEMESPORT understands a sale will be sanctioned by the club if the right offer comes in.

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Senior football correspondent Ben Jacobs said: "I think Tottenham are resigned and almost prepared to endorse as well, certain exits, whether they go down or stay up and Vicario probably falls into a category of a mutual parting of ways, because I can foresee a situation where Tottenham go out in the market and try and sign a new number one goalkeeper, and Inter Milan and Vicario is the plot line to keep an eye on there."

Kinsky has shown remarkable resilience to pick his Spurs career back up off the ground, bouncing back from his horror show against Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League in February, having been hooked after just 17 minutes of the match at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano after making a couple of major errors that would ultimately lead to Spurs' elimination from the competition.

He is likely the be given the chance to stake his claim to be the new No.1 next season, given his performances to end this campaign, but Spurs will have to go and sign another keeper.

Paris Saint-Germain keeper Lucas Chevalier has been linked with a move to north London before and it would make complete sense to try and sign him this summer, given he has fallen out of favour at the Parc des Princes.

What has gone wrong for Lucas Chevalier?

Chevalier was a £35million signing from Lille in the last summer transfer window and started the season as first choice under Luis Enrique, playing against Tottenham in the UEFA Super Cup to start the campaign and then against them in the Champions League league phase.

However, he soon fell out of favour and has not played since January 23.

At 24 years of age he has his best years as a goalkeeper ahead of him and PSG are reportedly willing to listen to offers for him in the summer transfer window.

He is the perfect goalkeeper for De Zerbi's high-risk system, as he is at home playing out fmo the back. He has enjoyed an 87.7% pass success rate this season - the best of any goalkeeper in Ligue Un, and is comfortable with the ball at his feet.

According to Totale Football Analysis, Chevalier is "comfortable with all aspects of modern goalkeeper distribution: accurate short passes under pressure, chipped balls over the initial pressing line, and long balls to wide players".

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.