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Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has some decisions to make after being hit with a double injury blow this week, and he could set up with an exciting new-look attack.

Spurs found their first Premier League victory of 2026 last time out, and their first win under new manager De Zerbi.

The north London club will be hoping to take that momentum into the final four games of the campaign, but they'll have to do so without two of their key stars.

It's a blow for De Zerbi to be hit with another set of injury problems, but it's an opportunity for others to step up to the plate and drag Tottenham over the line.

Tottenham's New-Look Attack

Tottenham were hit with a double injury blow this week, which could majorly impact their chances of staying in the Premier League this season.

Spurs confirmed that midfielder Xavi Simons would miss the remainder of the campaign after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury against Wolves on Saturday.

A report also emerged that Dominic Solanke could miss up to eight weeks with a hamstring problem, leaving Spurs short of options in attack.

The obvious replacement for Solanke through the middle is Richarlison, who came off the bench against Wolves.

Out wide, Mathys Tel also needs to come in on one of the flanks, but they shouldn't be the only changes De Zerbi makes for their next game.

De Zerbi Must Axe Favourite

De Zerbi needs to make the bold decision to axe one of his favourites, Randal Kolo-Muani, in their next game to help secure survival.

The French forward hasn't been good enough since arriving at Tottenham, also struggling under De Zerbi, and it's time for a spell out of the team.

Tel should line up on the left, with Richarlison in the middle of attack, leaving them with options for the right-hand side.

Whether that be James Maddison if he's fit enough, or someone like Lucas Bergvall.

Either way, Kolo Muani doesn't deserve to be starting again, and a new-look attack could be exciting for Spurs, and unpredictable for the opposition.

Tottenham have been hit with yet another injury blow, which could be a major boost for West Ham in the relegation fight.

It was recently confirmed that Xavi Simons will miss the remainder of the season due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered against Wolves last time out.

The Dutch international is far from the only player suffering from an injury problem at the moment, with Spurs' squad decimated all season.

A host of players were missing from Tottenham's victory over Wolves last time out, with Roberto De Zerbi already feeling the effects of their deep-rooted injury issues.

Spurs are going to need everyone fighting for the cause in the final weeks of the season, but they've suffered yet another blow in the battle to remain in the division.

Tottenham Injury Blow: Boost for West Ham

According to Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham striker Dominic Solanke has suffered a grade-two hamstring injury and could miss the remainder of the season.

Spurs think it could be difficult for Solanke to return before the end of the campaign, which is no surprise considering the number of games remaining.

It's a major boost for West Ham in the battle to remain in the Premier League, with Nuno Espirito Santo's side sitting just two points above Tottenham.

Richarlison's Time to Shine

Although it's a major disappointment that Solanke could miss the remainder of the season, it's an opportunity for Brazilian striker Richarlison to shine.

Richarlison has been involved in a relegation battle before with Everton, and he proved during that period that he is a player you can rely on when the chips are down.

He struggled for consistency at times during his Tottenham career, but these last few weeks of the season are where he is likely to flourish.

Tottenham are in the market for reinforcements ahead of the summer transfer window, and according to a report from Team Talk they could look to make a move for a Japanese international.

A lot of Tottenham's transfer business could hinge on whether they remain in the Premier League this season, as it's going to be difficult to attract the calibre of player they want to if they drop down to the Championship.

A win over Wolves at the weekend has boosted their chances of survival, although West Ham also secured an important victory over Everton.

The North London club will be planning for the summer market already, despite the uncertainty surrounding what league they will be playing in next term.

Tottenham Eyeing Japanese International

According to a report from Team Talk, Tottenham are one of the sides showing an interest in signing Ayase Ueda from Feyenoord ahead of the summer transfer window.

The Japanese international is enjoying a phenomenal campaign, scoring 25 league goals, more than Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe.

Spurs are set to face a host of competition for his signature, including from fellow Premier League side Leeds.

Tottenham are believed to have a long-standing interest in Ueda, and the competition for his signature could become fierce if he has an impressive World Cup campaign.

There is a strong chance that Tottenham are in the market for a new forward in the summer transfer window, especially if they fail to make Randal Kolo-Muani’s loan deal permanent.

New Forward Could be a Priority

Signing a new striker in the summer could be a major priority for Tottenham, given the inconsistency of their current options.

Richarlison has struggled to remain fit, and although he's impressed at times when given the opportunity, it's clear to see that he's not the preferred choice in attack.

It's a similar situation for Dominic Solanke, who suffered yet another injury against Wolves last weekend.

Kolo-Muani, as mentioned, is only currently on loan at Tottenham, and the French international has struggled to hit the heights expected of him this season.

Whether Ueda is the answer remains to be seen, but there's every chance that Tottenham will try to sign a new forward.

Tottenham will likely make major changes to their playing squad in the summer transfer window, regardless of which division they find themselves in.

With four games of the Premier League season to play, Spurs are third from bottom, two points adrift of safety and in a battle with rivals West Ham United - and potentially Nottingham Forest - to preserve their status in the top flight.

Victory against Wolves at Molineux on Saturday was the Lilywhites' first in 2026, bringing to an end a quite astounding 118 days without picking up three points. And it was much-needed with both Forest and the Hammers winning over the weekend too.

Two Tottenham Transfers Have Already Been Agreed

New head coach Roberto De Zerbi will want to put his stamp on the squad in the summer transfer window, with rumours swirling around who could be allowed to leave and the players who could be on the shortlist for a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Plans will be changed accordingly, depending on which league Spurs are in come the end of the campaign.

Tottenham have already agreed deals in principle to sign Andy Robertson from Liverpool at the end of his contract at Anfield and Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth, at the end of his contract. However, both of those deals are contingent on Spurs being a Premier League club.

And Spurs could look at one of Robertson's teammates if past transfer interest is anything to go by.

According to reports, Tottenham made contact with Liverpool in the January transfer window over a move to sign Curtis Jones, but did not follow it up.

Spurs were in the market for reinforcements in January, but only made two signings under then boss Thomas Frank - Conor Gallagher and Souza.

Gallagher has been a regular starter under three different managers now, although much like many of his new teammates, has flattered to deceive at times. The 19-year-old Souza meanwhile has barely played.

The lack of transfer activity in January has been a bone of contention with many Spurs fans, who felt more was required to breathe life into their season.

​​​​​​​Jurgen Klopp Loved Curtis Jones

Signing Jones may well have done that, with former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp once saying of the Englishman: "He is an exceptional talent, and we will have some fun with him, I am pretty sure, in the future."

But while Tottenham did consider making a move to sign Jones, they never actually lodged an official bid with Liverpool to complete a deal, instead opting to go all-in on Gallagher.

Whether new head coach De Zerbi wants to go back in for the 25-year-old remains to be seen, but he may be available on the cheap with his contract expiring in 2027.

Liverpool are eyeing a 'surprise' move to sign Tottenham Hotspur star Randal Kolo Muani to bolster their attack this summer, according to Football Insider.

The Reds are expected to be busy in the upcoming transfer window once again, with new attackers expected to be a priority as Mohamed Salah prepares to depart after nine years at Anfield, while Hugo Ekitike has been sidelined for around nine months with a ruptured achilles tendon.

Spurs are battling against relegation and Kolo Muani, who is on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, has struggled in a poor team, which means his move is not expected to be made permanent, and Liverpool are ready to step in to keep him in the Premier League.

Liverpool Eyeing Kolo Muani Deal

Kolo Muani, who has been described as 'complete' by Kylian Mbappe, has managed just five goals and three assists during his time in north London this season, and is expected to leave the club whether they avoid relegation or not.

Now Liverpool are eyeing up a move to sign the 27-year-old France international as a potential replacement for Salah and Ekitike, with his ability to play out wide or through the middle seen as a positive for Arne Slot's system.

Paris Saint-Germain are willing to let the forward leave permanently this summer, three years after spending an incredible €90m (££78m) to bring him in from Eintracht Frankfurt. He has struggled in the French capital, and spent the second half of last season on loan at Juventus, where he found good form.

Spurs haven't been able to recreate the conditions for him to shine, but Liverpool believe he could be a cut-price option for them this summer to improve their attacking depth in a 'surprise' move.

However, according to Pete O'Rourke, a deal is currently seen as unlikely, with the player's wages and PSG's asking price likely to be prohibitive.

Liverpool Can Do Much Better Than Kolo Muani

Liverpool are in the market for a number of forwards this summer, and they know that they need to bring someone in who is ready to make an immediate impact on the first-team.

Kolo Muani, at his best, could be a shrewd bit of business, and could be the answer to those problems. But the Kolo Muani that we have seen over this season at Tottenham, and that we've seen at PSG for the majority of his time there, would not be helpful.

The Reds are understood to be chasing the likes of Yan Diomande, Michael Olise, and Bradley Barcola as first-choice options, and the gap in quality between them and Kolo Muani is evident. Liverpool can, and should, be aiming higher than a Spurs flop to strengthen their squad.

Tottenham Hotspur have seen their bid to avoid relegation rocked by news that Xavi Simons has suffered a torn ACL and will likely be out of action until 2027.

The Netherlands international picked up the injury in an innocuous moment at Molineux in the club's 1-0 win over Wolves this past weekend, claiming their first victory in the Premier League of 2026, keeping them two points adrift of safety with just four games remaining of their campaign.

The options within the squad to replace the playmaker are limited, with James Maddison still not fit to play after suffering his own ACL tear in pre-season last year, while Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray, and Conor Gallagher are all more comfortable in a deeper role and Dejan Kulusevski remains sidelined, having not played for almost a year.

Plans now must begin to be made for next season, regardless of what league Spurs will be playing in, and that means making a decision on what they're going to do about the position for the next campaign.

Tottenham Already Have Simons Replacement

While Simons arrived as one of the most exciting number tens in Europe last summer, a lot of his game time has come off the wing. He's also someone who likes to float around the pitch to pick up the ball.

But whether Spurs find themselves in the Premier League or Championship next season, they don't need to enter the transfer market to replace him, as they already have a ready-made replacement in the squad that will be available to them from this summer.

Maddison will be fitter and ready to play, but there is every chance that teams could look to sign him if the club are relegated, and Spurs could cash in for a decent sum of money to help their rebuild.

That decision is likely to be a bit easier to make too, knowing that they have Mikey Moore set to return from his loan spell at Rangers hungry, and ready to explode as a star for the first-team.

Mikey Moore Ready to Explode

Moore, who has been described as 'special' and compared to Neymar, has spent this season on loan at Ibrox and established himself as a regular in Danny Rohl's side as they chase a record 56th Scottish Premiership title.

His performances in attack have seen the Glasgow club look into bringing him back for next season, and the player is understood to be ready to go back if the situation suits. But Spurs are now likely to be able to offer him regular game time, and under a manager like De Zerbi he would thrive.

This is a chance for the club to be able to promote a sensational young talent to the first-team and help him become a key member of their squad, and replace a key player without spending a penny. It's a no-brainer.

Tottenham Hotspur are set for a wild summer of change once the current season ends, and are on the brink of being relegated to the Championship to make things even worse.

Spurs sit two points adrift of safety with just four games remaining this season, having defeated Wolves 1-0 this past weekend to claim their first three points of 2026, and their first win under new manager Roberto De Zerbi in the process.

But with their Premier League status still uncertain, a number of clubs are paying close attention to the ongoing situation and now another one of their regular starters is being eyed up for a potential transfer abroad.

Fiorentina Eyeing Djed Spence Transfer

According to Sports Boom, Serie A side Fiorentina are eyeing up a move for Spurs defender Djed Spence this summer, if De Zerbi gives him the green light to depart.

The England international, who previously played in Italy while on loan at Genoa, has been a regular starter for the north London club this season, with his ability to play on both sides making him great competition for Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie.

Fiorentina, who have Fabio Paratici at the helm of their sporting department, believe the 25-year-old could be a top addition to their squad, as they look to rebuild ahead of the new season.

It's believed that Spence, described as 'frightening', could be open to a fresh challenge, especially if Tottenham are relegated, but it remains to be seen how De Zerbi views him in his long-term plans at the club. Despite starting against Wolves, his position in the team isn't guaranteed, and a summer move hasn't been ruled out.

Tottenham Must Keep Djed Spence

Spurs know there are going to be huge changes at the club this summer, but that means that any deals that aren't absolute necessities should probably be kept to a minimum to help keep some stability.

Spence has experience at the highest level, and his versatility will also undoubtedly be a huge plus for De Zerbi, who likes to be tactically flexible and picks teams based on the opponent, rather than having a fixed first-choice lineup.

But with that said, De Zerbi also is known to be ruthless with his demands, and if Spence isn't up to the standard then he won't have any qualms about getting rid, so this is an interesting situation to watch develop in the coming weeks.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi may already be on collision course with the club over a player he wants at the club next season.

Tottenham picked up a vital 1-0 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday as Joao Palhinha's late goal proved to be the difference between the two sides.

With Nottingham Forest thrashing Sunderland 5-0 at the Stadium of Light on Friday night, and West Ham United securing a late win of their own against Everton on Saturday afternoon, it was crucial that De Zerbi and Spurs also picked up three points.

The Italian manager will hope that the north London outfit's first Premier League victory since December will give them some confidence and momentum, and they need it with four games left to play.

Tottenham remain two points from safety and a further five points behind Forest, who must feel like they are a couple of points away from preserving their top-flight status for another season.

Those three results over the weekend have suggested that it might need more than 40 points to survive this season, but nevertheless Spurs' recruitment team have been busily making transfer plans off the pitch to boost them for the 2026-27 campaign.

De Zerbi Wants Estupinan at Tottenham

According to MilanLive, De Zerbi has set his sights on bringing AC Milan left-back Pervis Estupinan to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer.

The Ecuador international has found himself as back-up to youngster Davide Bartesaghi in recent weeks, but there was surprise when he wasn't given the nod to start ahead of the Italian against Juventus at San Siro on Sunday night.

The report claims that he is now expected to leave AC in the summer, with De Zerbi said to be eyeing a reunion with the 28-year-old having worked with him previously at Brighton and Hove Albion.

De Zerbi is said to like Estupinan's attacking threat on the left-hand side, with the report suggesting Tottenham could bring him back to England for anything around the €17m (£14.7m) fee Milan paid for him last summer.

Tottenham Have Already Agreed Robertson Deal

It's unclear how much say De Zerbi has had in it given the deal nearly happened in January, but Tottenham have a verbal agreement with Andy Robertson for him to join from Liverpool in the summer on a free transfer - if they stay up.

While there is no doubting the Scotland international's ability and experience given what he has achieved at Anfield, it would be an early concern in his reign if he preferred to sign Estupinan instead.

It's hard to argue that signing a Premier League and Champions League winner on a free isn't great business from Spurs, but they also can't have both.

De Zerbi has become well known as a demanding manager and you do have to wonder if he might push to sign Estupinan instead of Robertson should he keep the club in the Premier League.

What is clear is that Tottenham need to keep the Italian happy during this new project, given he has already committed his future to the club even if they go down to the Championship.

Tottenham have already agreed a couple of new deals ahead of the summer window that are contingent on the Lilywhites being a Premier League team next season. But now they are being linked with one if they are relegated to the Championship.

Spurs have agreed terms on a deal to sign Andy Robertson from Liverpool this summer, with the Scot out of contract at Anfield. There is also an agreement in principle for Tottenham to sign Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth, with his contract on the south coast also expiring.

They would both arrive at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on free transfers and would be very sensible bits of business, with Roberto De Zerbi looking to bolster his backline, particularly given it is likely Cristian Romero will depart the club.

Tottenham Transfer Plans Already Being Made

Spurs are in the bottom three in the Premier League with just four games of the season left to play, two points adrift of West Ham United.

It looks like a straight shoot out between the two London clubs to see who survives and who goes down, with Forest five points above the drop zone and Leeds United six points above the cut mark.

If Tottenham do get relegated, contingency plans are already being made, it seems.

James Tavernier has emerged as a potential signing if the club are in the Championship next season. The 34-year-old was announced as leaving Rangers last week. In a statement he said that "this isn't the end just yet" with plans to continue his career away from Glasgow.

Tavernier said: "This club has been a huge part of my life and my family's over the past 11 years. It's given me so much, both on and off the pitch, and from the moment I arrived I've always tried to give everything I had to represent it in the right way.

"To have had the honour of being made captain of this club since 2018 is something I will always be incredibly proud of. Leading this team out, wearing the armband and being trusted in that role has meant more to me that I can properly put into words."

Spurs Face Competition To Sign Tavernier

Tavernier's leadership qualities and experience, according to Teamtalk, are seen as key things that De Zerbi will be looking for if he needs to win promotion back to the Premier League and the defender has been earmarked as a potential signing as a result.

Spurs will face competition from Wolves to sign him, with the Midlands outfit also looking to make changes to their squad as they prepare for life in the Championship.

Spurs take on Aston Villa next Sunday, having picked up their first win of 2026 in beating Wolves at Molineux on Saturday. They then face Leeds United and Everton on the final day, with a rearranged fixture against Chelsea to be slotted into the calendar now too folowing the Blues' progression to the FA Cup final.

The weekend's Premier League action may not have changed much at the bottom of the table, but there was a twist in the relegation battle with what happened elsewhere.

After Nottingham Forest's incredible 5-0 win over Sunderland on Friday night, West Ham and Tottenham also followed it up with victories of their own, albeit both coming late on.

The Hammers scored a 92nd minute winner against Everton to claim all three points, with Joao Palhinha striking in the 82nd minute to give Spurs victory over already relegated Wolves - their first win in 2026.

It means there remain five points between Forest in 16th and Spurs in 18th with four games of the season to play.

Fixture Scheduling Could Play A Massive Role

Tottenham may have a major disadvantage now in the final few weeks of the campaign after what happened in the FA Cup.

Chelsea's victory over Leeds United means the Blues have another fixture to add to their schedule and that will take place on Saturday, May 16. Chelsea were due to play London rivals Spurs in the Premier League on May 17, so that fixture has been postponed.

The game will have to be rearranged for a midweek slot, with the biggest likelihood of it moving to Tuesday, May 19 or Wednesday, May 20 - the final week of the campaign.

Doing that would be a disaster for Tottenham as it would hand Forest and West Ham the chance to steal a march on Spurs in the relegation battle, with their games on May 17 still going ahead as planned. The two teams would be able to lay down a marker and put the pressure on Tottenham in the battle to avoid the drop.

Getting to that stage of the season, if things to remain as they are in the Premier League standings between now and then, Forest would know a win against Manchester United that day would make them mathematically safe, while victory for West Ham over Newcastle would leave Spurs five points adrift of safety with two games to play.

The fixture could, of course, be rearranged for the next couple of weeks and Tottenham must do everything in their power to make that happen.

If they can agree a date with Chelsea and the Premier League to play the fixture in the midweek slot of the week of May 4 or May 11, Spurs would be able to turn the tables on Forest and the Hammers by getting a fixture out of the way and potential points on the board while the other two relegation rivals get games in hand.

​​​​​​​Chelsea Will Want to Help Relegate Tottenham

That would be a huge benefit to Spurs, but, given their rivalry with the Lilywhites, might not be something Chelsea are willing to agree to. And, given they have very little to play for in the Premier League, with only Europa League football really up for grabs for this this season, sticking the boot into Tottenham may well be seen as a positive in west London.

Chelsea played a pivotal role in stopping Tottenham winning the Premier League title in 2016 when Eden Hazard got the equaliser from 2-0 down to hand Leicester City the crown. Could history be repeating itself at the bottom of the table now?

Spurs know that even if they win all of their remaining matches they could still go down, with their Premier League fate no longer in their own hands.