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Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has made a late appointment to his coaching staff heading towards the final stages of the season.

Just after De Zerbi was appointed as manager back in April, Tottenham confirmed that Marcattilio Marcattilii and Marcello Quinto would join the club as part of his coaching staff.

Bruno Saltor, Andreas Georgson, Cameron Campbell and Fabian Otte, who worked under Thomas Frank, all remained at the club, but it appears De Zerbi has now added to his roster.

The new Tottenham boss didn't want to bring in too many staff at the time in order to avoid complicating things when it comes to messages and tactical work.

Tottenham Add to Coaching Staff

Tottenham boss De Zerbi has now added Enrico Venturelli, one of his trusted previous staff members, to his coaching staff ahead of the final weeks of the season.

Venturelli worked with De Zerbi at his three previous clubs, Marseille, Shakhtar Donetsk and Brighton, as one of his first team coaches.

The 45-year-old has plenty of experience, even working with FIFA and UEFA in football, while also working on the Olympic Games.

It's an incredibly important few weeks for Tottenham, and the players will need all the help they can get in the background.

Scary Month Ahead for Tottenham

It is a scary month ahead for Tottenham as we enter the final few weeks of the Premier League season.

It's no surprise that De Zerbi is still bringing in staff to help behind the scenes as they sit two points adrift of safety with four games remaining.

The chances of survival have weakened week after week over the last few months, only securing their first Premier League win of 2026 in their previous match.

It doesn't get much easier for Spurs as they face Aston Villa next time out away from home, looking to climb out of the relegation zone.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has dropped a big hint on James Maddison's fitness ahead of the trip to Aston Villa on Saturday.

Tottenham are looking to build on their first Premier League win in four months against Wolverhampton Wanderers last weekend, when they face another opponent in the Midlands on Sunday.

Villa are chasing a top-four finish to secure Champions League football for next season, which they could also achieve by winning the Europa League.

Unai Emery's men were beaten 1-0 by Nottingham Forest at the City Ground in the first leg of their semi-final tie on Thursday night, and the Spaniard will want his side to bounce back against Spurs.

Forest are in a rich vein of form right now and moved five points clear of Tottenham and the relegation zone after thrashing Sunderland 5-0 at the Stadium of Light last Friday, to significantly boost their survival chances.

Vitor Pereira's men sit on 39 points with Spurs a further five points back on 34, which begs the question whether the usual magic 40-point mark will actually be enough this season.

Unless Forest and Leeds suffer a huge collapse, it realistically looks as though it is a straight shootout between Tottenham and their London neighbours to see who drops into the Championship.

De Zerbi Drops James Maddison Fitness Hint

Speaking in his pre-match press conference ahead of the clash with Villa on Sunday evening, De Zerbi hinted that Maddison would be unavailable to play minutes again.

The Italian coach has named the 29-year-old on the bench for the club's last two matches against Brighton and Wolves following his return from injury, but he hasn't been deemed fit enough to get onto the pitch.

De Zerbi's comments suggest it could be a similar situation this time around too, stating his importance for the next three matches even though there are four remaining.

Tottenham Need Maddison More Than Ever

It's fair to say that De Zerbi has been hit hard with injury issues since taking the reins from Igor Tudor last month.

The Italian has already lost Cristian Romero, Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons and, potentially, Dominic Solanke to season-ending injuries.

De Zerbi would have been looking to the likes of Kudus and Simons to provide some creativity and quality in the final third during the run-in, and the latter was beginning to do that before rupturing his ACL at Molineux.

While the 46-year-old manager can still call upon the likes of Mathys Tel in the coming weeks, he would love to have Maddison available on the pitch to help with goal contributions.

Judging by his latest comments, the Englishman's availability is more likely to come at home to Leeds on May 11.

Interest in Cristian Romero is heating up, as Spanish outlet Sport claims that a new club have "contacted" the Tottenham captain ahead of the summer transfer window.

The 28-year-old is one of several stars who have been linked with an exit in the coming weeks, as Spurs look set for plenty of changes, regardless of their position in the Premier League.

With two points separating Roberto De Zerbi's side from safety, the main goal is survival, but that may not be enough to keep someone like Romero at the club.

Teams are already circling the World Cup winner, and a move could be on the way soon.

According to the report from Sport, Barcelona have "already contacted" Romero's representatives to make them aware of their transfer interest.

The Argentinian centre-back is a new consideration for the hierarchy at the Camp Nou, following months of monitoring a potential deal for Inter Milan star Alessandro Bastoni.

While Bastoni remains the first-choice target for Barcelona, the transfer fee could put them off any deal, with Romero viewed as imminently more accessible to the club.

The Tottenham captain could be available via a reported release clause this summer, though it remains to be seen the exact terms that could be triggered by, as the details remain unclear.

That could leave Spurs helpless to do anything, while they will feel aggrieved that Romero cannot help the club in the rest of their battle against relegation, following the injury that has ruled him out until the end of the campaign.

Does Cristian Romero have a Tottenham release clause?

Cristian Romero's father, Victor Romero, recently revealed that the Tottenham defender does have a release clause inserted in his deal at the club.

It came as something of a surprise, given the star's importance to Spurs at times, which was highlighted by the signing of a new contract last year until 2029.

Romero senior revealed the release clause in mid-April, telling Cadena3: "He has two [three] more years on his contract with Tottenham and a very high release clause.

"The English club isn't going to let him go for free; it's between $50-70m [£37.8m-£53m]. For me, they'll want to recover what they invested."

The £53 million figure could be the best that Tottenham hope for in the situation, which could allow them to reinvest once again.

However, with the potential loss of Romero in the coming months, there is a clear leadership and quality gap that will need to be filled by those at the top.

Tottenham Hotspur decision-makers could make a U-turn on the future of goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky in the summer, according to TEAMtalk.

Tottenham finally picked up their first Premier League win of 2026 against already-relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers last Saturday, and it was a good job they did with Nottingham Forest and West Ham United also winning.

Forest must feel like they are closing in on survival after their 5-0 thrashing of Sunderland at the Stadium of Light has left them on 39 points and five points clear of Spurs in 18th position.

With four games to go though, there may be some anxiety that even 40 might not be enough to guarantee survival if the north Londoners and West Ham maintain their form.

The Irons beat David Moyes' Everton to move onto 36 points, and they face top-six hopefuls Brentford away before hosting title-chasing Arsenal at the London Stadium in the following game.

Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham face a tough-looking trip to Aston Villa at the weekend, before they host Leeds United in a must-win game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 11.

Inter Milan Win Race to Sign Guglielmo Vicario

According to TEAMtalk, Inter Milan have won the race to sign Tottenham Hotspur's number one Guglielmo Vicario after the north Londoners decided in January that he would be sold this summer.

The Serie A giants have agreed terms with the Italy international over a return to his homeland, but now they need to agree a fee with Spurs too.

Vicario is yet to play a match or De Zerbi as he continues his recovery from surgery on his hernia, performed prior to the last international break in March.

Tottenham are already assessing their goalkeeping options for the 2026-27 campaign, but it will depend on which division they find themselves in next term.

Tottenham Ready to Perform Kinsky U-Turn

The report adds that should Tottenham end up dropping into the Championship, they would likely keep faith with Kinsky between the sticks.

The Ukraine international has responded well after his Champions League nightmare against Atletico Madrid, with De Zerbi impressed with what he has seen from the 23-year-old.

His display against Diego Simeone's men does raise some long-term worries though which are clearly shared by the club, who would pursue a high-profile replacement for Vicario should they preserve their Premier League status.

The report claims that Brighton and Hove Albion's Bart Verbruggen and Manchester City's James Trafford are two leading names on their shortlist, with De Zerbi being Seagulls manager when the former made his move to the south coast.

What is clear is that Tottenham chiefs are preparing for a big summer of change, no matter how their season ends, as they look to improve their fortunes and back De Zerbi with the signings he wants to lead the club back to where they feel they belong.

Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham have all shown interest in Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka in recent weeks, but the Germany international has reportedly 'said yes' to a summer move to AC Milan, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

Man United, Tottenham and Arsenal had been keen to bring the experienced 31-year-old to the Premier League, given he will be a free agent when his contract with the Bundesliga giants expires in two months' time.

United and Arsenal would likely be ahead of Spurs in the race for his signature if he did choose to move to England, given both are set to be able to offer the carrot of Champions League football, while Roberto De Zerbi's men are not even guaranteed to be in the Premier League next term.

The Red Devils in particular are planning a big overhaul of their central midfield this summer, with Casemiro's summer exit already confirmed and Manuel Ugarte likely to join him in leaving with Sir Jim Ratcliffe keen for him to be sold.

United want to bring in at least two new faces in that position, according to GIVEMESPORT sources, to complement Kobbie Mainoo after he signed his new contract at Old Trafford.

Man Utd and Arsenal 'Made Moves' for Goretzka

Gazzetta dello Sport reported at the end of March that United and Arsenal have 'already made moves' for the upcoming free agent ahead of battling for his signature this summer.

The same report claimed that the German could prefer a move to United over Arsenal because he would have more chance of starting at Old Trafford, while he is also willing to take a pay cut on his current £300,000-a-week wages.

However, a new report from Gazzetta claims that the 31-year-old has now 'said yes' to joining AC Milan this summer as he fancies the idea of living in Italy, with the Serie A giants planning big central midfield changes themselves.

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Despite receiving offers from Premier League clubs, it's claimed that Milan have really pushed for his signature, with the player wanting his next move done before the World Cup kicks off in June.

It remains to be seen if United and Arsenal push again, while Tottenham's chances will be hugely impacted by whether they survive or not.

Big Summer for Central Midfield Transfers

It promises to be a big summer of transfers in the central midfield market.

Goretzka is just one of many names who could be on the move, with United also targeting Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson, Brighton and Hove Albion's Carlos Baleba and Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni, among others.

The Red Devils have also been linked with Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United, who was also linked with a move to Arsenal at the end of the January transfer window.

Both clubs also hold an interest in Ederson of Atalanta, with United said to have held talks as the Brazilian is expected to be on the move at the end of the season.

Elliot Anderson in particular is in high demand, with Manchester City said to be leading the race to sign him from the City Ground ahead of the summer.

Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has reached a full agreement to leave the club and join Inter Milan this summer, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

The north London club are on the brink of relegation from the Premier League, as they sit 18th in the table, two points adrift of safety, with just four games remaining of the campaign, despite winning their first game under Roberto De Zerbi this past weekend.

But regardless of what division the club are playing in next season, there are expected to be major changes to the squad during the summer window, and the goalkeeper department looks certain to be affected.

Vicario Reaches Full Agreement to Leave Spurs

Vicario, who has been described as 'exceptional', has been the number one goalkeeper at the club since joining back in 2023, but has come under criticism for some of his performances this season.

The Italian now looks set to return to his homeland as a result of Spurs' precarious league position, and it's understood that he has now reached a full agreement with Serie A champions-to-be Inter Milan about joining them this summer.

Yann Sommer will leave the San Siro this summer, with his contract set to expire and no talks held over an extension, and the 29-year-old Tottenham man is set to be his replacement, with Inter having held a long-term interest in his services.

Inter now must reach an agreement with Tottenham for his transfer, but that isn't expected to be too problematic with all parties believing that an exit makes sense, although the price will likely be decided by what division Spurs are playing in next season.

Vicario Replacement Must Be Ready-Made

Vicario has certainly got his flaws, but he has also got plenty of things going in his favour, which makes sense when you consider that top clubs are keeping a close eye on him.

His time in north London has come to a natural end it seems, but if Tottenham are prepared to let him leave then they also need to be ready to replace him immediately, and not gamble with the position.

Antonin Kinsky seems likely to move on too, but the club will need to bring an experience stopper in who can immediately calm the nerves of the defenders around him and provide security between the posts. Until that man is found, Vicario shouldn't be going anywhere.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has promoted Mason Melia to first-team training as the club's injury crisis worsens, according to Football London correspondent Alasdair Gold.

Tottenham may have picked up their first Premier League win of 2026 last time out against Wolverhampton Wanderers, but their injury situation off the pitch has been dire since the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi.

The Italian lost Cristian Romero for the rest of the season during his first game in charge against Sunderland, with Mohammed Kudus also likely to be out until the 2026-27 campaign.

Spurs remain two points from safety after their win at Molineux as West Ham United were also victorious against Everton on Saturday, but the win came at a big cost as they suffered a double injury blow against Rob Edwards' side.

Firstly, Xavi Simons ruptured his ACL and faces months on the sidelines, while the club fear that Dominic Solanke could be out for the remainder of the season after suffering a grade two hamstring pull in the west Midlands.

The timeline for a return of that injury could be anything between 3-8 weeks, with 25 days until the Premier League campaign draws to a close.

Gold: Tottenham Call-Up Melia to First-Team Training

According to Gold, January signing Mason Melia has been training with Tottenham's first team this week following their injury crisis in attack.

The 18-year-old arrived at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in January in a £1.6m move from St Patrick's Athletic, with the striker considered to be one of the best young talents in Irish football.

The teenager arrived with a back injury and then suffered a chest infection that kept him on the sidelines, with the forward only making his debut for the U21s earlier this month.

Melia has now made four appearances for the U21s, and has been promoted to first-team training this week having also participated earlier this month.

Melia Can Add to Tottenham's Attack

Melia may not turn 19 years of age until September, but he is really experienced given his tender years and has even been described as the 'Irish Harry Kane' by Football Talent Scout Jacek Kulig previously.

The forward has 98 senior appearances to his name, including in the Europa League for St Patrick's Athletic, with 25 goals and eight assists to his name.

With Simons and Solanke joining the injury list, Tottenham fans will be relieved that injury rumours surrounding Randal Kolo Muani have been dismissed, with a potential reliance on the Frenchman, Mathys Tel and Richarlison in the coming weeks as Spurs bid to avoid the drop.

Gold adds that Melia could be battling fellow January addition James Wilson, who joined from Hearts, for a spot on the substitutes' bench in the remaining four Premier League games.

Tottenham Hotspur are right in the midst of a relegation battle on the pitch, which is leading to big decisions and talks going on off the pitch about players' futures.

The Lilywhites sit two points adrift of safety in the Premier League relegation zone with just four games remaining, but picked up their first win under Roberto De Zerbi against Wolves last weekend to keep their chances of survival alive.

But whether the team is relegated or stays in the Premier League, there are expected to be big changes in the playing squad under the new manager during the summer window, and talks are already beginning to take place so parties can get ahead of the process.

Agent Flying to London Next Week

One player who could be set to depart is central defender Radu Dragusin, who has recovered from a serious knee injury to compete for a place in the team in recent months.

The Romania international has played ten times this season, starting nine of those games, and he has attracted big interest from Serie A clubs including Juventus and Fiorentina ahead of the summer. But while speculation continues to mount around his future, his agent has now revealed that there are no talks ongoing, although he is due for a meeting next week.

“Radu [Dragusin] didn’t ask me for anything,” Manea told Digi Sport. “I said we won’t talk until the end of the championship; he’s focused on saving Tottenham.

“I also talked to him last night, we have time, no one is rushing us for now. If someone calls me, you’ll realise I’m talking, but I haven’t been contacted, I’m telling you the truth.

“His priority now is saving Tottenham. I haven’t talked to Fiorentina, Juventus or even Tottenham. I’ll arrive in England next week, I’ll meet with Radu and we’ll see.”

Dragusin Can Leave Spurs

While Spurs will be desperate to keep hold of a host of their players ahead of the new season, regardless of what division they are playing in, Dragusin is unlikely to be someone they fight for.

The defender came with a big reputation from Serie A under Ange Postecoglou but the knee injury and the pace of the Premier League have seen him struggle more often than not, and a move away is probably now something that suits all parties.

Should an acceptable offer come in, whether that be permanently or on loan, then all parties are likely to consider it, and it wouldn't be a surprise if his agent gets told exactly that during next week's meeting.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has already identified his replacement for Xavi Simons following his injury blow, according to TEAMtalk.

Tottenham were elated after securing their first Premier League win since December 28 against Wolverhampton Wanderers last time out, with Joao Palhinha's delivering all three points against Rob Edwards' already-relegated side.

However, the victory came at a cost for Spurs, who have now lost playmaker Simons for months after he ruptured his ACL at Molineux.

The north Londoners are two points from safety with four Premier League matches left to play, starting with a trip to Aston Villa at the weekend.

They are a further five points adrift of 16th-placed Nottingham Forest, who must be confident that they are closing in on safety for another year.

If Forest do succeed, it will be a two-horse race between Tottenham and West Ham for the final relegation spot, with Burnley already joining Wolves in the Championship next term.

De Zerbi has already lost another creative player in Mohammed Kudus, likely for the rest of the season, and he has now identified his replacement for him and Simons.

Tottenham Hopeful Over Maddison Return

Despite not being fit enough to participate in matches, De Zerbi has chosen to name James Maddison on the substitutes' bench for Tottenham's last two Premier League matches.

Now, with Simons and Kudus both out, TEAMtalk report that the north Londoners are hopeful that the 29-year-old will be back to fitness in the final weeks of the season, which ends on May 24 against Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The report says that Simons was committed to staying at Spurs if they preserved their Premier League status, with Tottenham also understanding that the Dutchman was one of their most saleable assets if they did drop to the Championship.

Those plans will have to be ripped up now, given he may not return to action until 2027.

TEAMtalk reported previously that Maddison is one of three players who won't be allowed to leave if they are relegated, alongside Archie Gray and Conor Gallagher.

Romano: Tottenham Have Big Solanke Concern

Fabrizio Romano reported on Tuesday that Tottenham fear striker Dominic Solanke could miss the rest of the season through injury.

The 28-year-old suffered a grade two hamstring injury in the defeat to Wolves, which could keep him on the sidelines for anything between 3-8 weeks.

The lower side of that timeline could see him return for the final match, but Spurs think his campaign could be over.

Without Simons, Kudus, Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski, and while they wait for Maddison, Tottenham are short of attacking depth right now.

De Zerbi will need to rely on the likes of Mathys Tel, Randal Kolo Muani and Richarlison to step up as the senior players in those positions in the coming weeks,

It’s a crucial moment in Tottenham Hotspur's history. Relegation or staying in the Premier League, there are key weeks ahead to understand what’s going to happen at Spurs.

Internally, the planning for next season has already started behind the scenes in the hope that the team will be able to continue in the Premier League.

Doing so would allow them to proceed in their long-term project of refreshing the squad, which is something that is clearly needed after two consecutive seasons fighting at the bottom of the table.

Robertson Will Join Tottenham if They Stay Up

The first signing if they stay in Premier League would be Andy Robertson, who has already verbally agreed to join the Tottenham project if they can continue at the highest level.

The contract has not been signed as Robertson wants to wait until the verdict is official, as he doesn’t intend to play Championship football; but that deal would be activated and sealed if all goes to plan for Spurs.

Robertson also received more approaches and proposals, but Tottenham were already on it in January and hoped to get everything done in case of good news from the relegation battle. He’d give priority to Spurs ahead of other Spanish and Italian clubs who are also interested.

Tottenham Don't Have Senesi 'Verbal Agreement' Yet

And Marcos Senesi? The Argentinian defender is also in very advanced talks with Tottenham, as he will leave Bournemouth as a free agent and is opening doors to a summer move.

In this case, nothing is sealed yet and it's also important to say that there are still details to fix in order to call that a ‘verbal agreement’, compared to the Robertson situation.

But if Tottenham manage to stay in the Premier League, both could really end up joining the project.

Senesi also has proposals from Italy, with Juventus keen, and more top Premier League clubs; but North London would be his favourite option, if Tottenham don’t get relegated of course.

Two Tottenham Stars Could Leave

Another situation to follow would be Guglielmo Vicario’s future, with the goalkeeper keen on returning to Italy this summer and Inter Milan interested in signing him to replace Yann Sommer as starting goalkeeper.

Several changes are expected, including the potential exit of Cristian Romero with clubs around Europe and also abroad already on alert.

What’s sure is that Roberto De Zerbi will lead the Tottenham project in any case: he’s been very clear about that in public but also in private.

Meanwhile, his focus is on these final games, and he’s sure that Spurs will stay in the Premier League.