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Alan Shearer has issued a fresh prediction on the Premier League relegation battle after Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United and Nottingham Forest all won this weekend.

Tottenham and West Ham began their matches on Saturday knowing they needed to win after Nottingham Forest thrashed Sunderland 5-0 at the Stadium of Light on Friday night, to move onto 39 points.

Leeds United looked to have secured their spot in next season's Premier League after their 2-2 draw with Bournemouth last week, reaching the magic 40-point mark as a result.

However, after Tottenham, West Ham and Forest all won on Friday and Saturday, they are now six points above the bottom three with four matches left to play and no mathematically safe.

Daniel Farke's men will look to finish the job when they host already-relegated Burnley next, especially considering they face West Ham away on the final day of the season.

Meanwhile, Nuno Espirito Santo's Forest side were boosted by their late winner against Everton, which stopped them slipping into the drop zone, after Joao Palhinha's 82nd-minute winner for Spurs against rock-bottom Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux.

Shearer Picks Who Will Stay Up: Tottenham or West Ham

Following the latest set of results, it has kept things interesting at the bottom of the Premier League table.

Tottenham's first win under Roberto De Zerbi - and their first in the league since December 2028 - will give them a huge boost, but it came at a price as they lost Xavi Simons to an ACL injury that is likely to keep him on the sidelines until 2027.

Spurs are on 34 points with four games left to play, two points behind West Ham and five adrift of Forest, with the potential for a high points tally being needed for survival looking more and more likely.

Asked by Lineker on the latest Rest is Football episode who he thinks will stay up after Forest pulled away from the bottom three, Shearer said:

"I think West Ham might stay up. I still think, I mean, Tottenham had a couple of injuries as well yesterday, didn't they? [Dominic] Solanke went off injured. [Xavi] Simons went off injured."

What Do Their Run-Ins Look Like?

As things stand, you probably have to look at this still being between either West Ham or Tottenham.

It would be no surprise to see Leeds beat Burnley on Friday and if they do, it should be enough to preserve their Premier League status for another season.

Forest probably need another win to guarantee their survival, and alongside their Europa League semi-final two-legged tie with Aston Villa, they also face Chelsea, Newcastle, Manchester United and Bournemouth in England's top tier.

West Ham's next four are against Brentford, who have drawn five consecutive games in the Premier League, before they host title-chasing Arsenal on May 10th.

While that fixture is daunting on paper, the Irons have beaten Arsenal in three of their last six matches against each other.

The Hammers then face Newcastle away and Leeds at home in their final two.

Finally, Tottenham will look to build on their first league win of 2026 when they travel to Champions League chasing Aston Villa, before home matches against Leeds and Everton on the final day were due to be sandwiched by a trip to Chelsea.

The game against the Blues will be rearranged, however, after their London rivals reached the FA Cup final.

Tottenham could now have the perfect chance to sign one of their previous targets as they close in on their new sporting director.

Spurs will already be preparing for the summer transfer window, despite their major focus being on staying in the Premier League over the coming weeks.

The North London club will likely be planning with the hope that they remain in England's top flight, which will be a huge boost when it comes to attracting certain targets.

Tottenham are already getting their ducks in a row behind the scenes, with Sebastian Kehl emerging as a leading candidate to become a director at Spurs.

Tottenham Can Sign ‘World-Class’ Target

With Tottenham closing in on their new director, they could look to raid Kehl’s' former club for potential reinforcements ahead of the summer transfer window.

He only left Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund a few months ago, and it could be an opportunity for Tottenham to revisit one of their January targets.

Spurs made contact to sign Karim Adeyemi during the January window, but a move failed to materialise before the end of the market.

With Kehl potentially arriving through the door, it could be the perfect time for Tottenham to make another move, with their potential new director fully understanding the requirements to secure his signature.

Whether the German international wants a move to the Premier League remains to be seen, but he hasn't been a guaranteed starter for Dortmund this season.

Adeyemi a Mathys Tel Upgrade

Adeyemi’s versatility could make him an incredibly useful option for Tottenham next season.

The 24-year-old is capable of playing all across the front three, whether that be out wide, in the number 10 position, or through the middle as a centre forward.

The German attacker would be an upgrade on a host of Tottenham's attackers, including Mathys Tel, who operates in similar positions.

Adeyemi, described as 'world-class', is one of the quickest players in world football and Roberto De Zerbi could do with someone of his profile to fully implement his system.

With his contract expiring next summer and Tottenham potentially bringing Kehl to the club, it could be an ideal time to sign Adeyemi.

Tottenham are reportedly interested in making a move to sign one Manchester United star if they avoid relegation from the Premier League this season.

With Roberto De Zerbi's side battling to remain in England's top flight, currently sitting in the bottom three, with just a few weeks remaining of the season

A win over Wolves on Saturday boosted their chances of survival, but unfortunately for them, West Ham also secured three points against Everton.

Avoiding the drop will be crucial for the north London club for multiple reasons, especially in the transfer market.

Tottenham are going to struggle to attract the profile of player they are usually targeting if they are plying their trade in the Championship next season.

Tottenham Plotting Man Utd Transfer

According to a report from Spanish outlet Sport, Tottenham are one of the sides showing an interest in signing Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford in the Summer transfer window.

Barcelona have an agreement to sign the England international for a £26 million fee following his loan spell, but there is no guarantee they will decide to sign him on a permanent basis.

Spurs have now entered the race to secure his signature, but it relies on them avoiding relegation from the Premier League this campaign.

Tottenham's interest in Rashford, who reportedly earns £300,000-a-week, is described as genuine, and they could look to take advantage of Barcelona weighing up a decision.

Rashford Might be Aiming Higher

Unfortunately for Tottenham, Rashford might be aiming a little higher in the summer transfer window if he doesn't complete a move to Barcelona.

The United loanee has flourished on loan in Spain this season, so a move to a Champions League club feels a little more likely.

Tottenham won't be competing in any European competitions next season, which could damage their chances of winning the race to secure a Rashford signature.

Spurs are likely to struggle in general to attract high-profile targets even if they manage to avoid the drop to the Championship.

Rashford's wages could also be a problem for Tottenham, as they are going to have to be careful with finances due to having no Europe.

Tottenham Hotspur claimed their first win of 2026 against Wolves on Saturday afternoon, but remain two points adrift of safety in their battle against relegation.

Roberto De Zerbi's side claimed their first win of his tenure at Molineux thanks to substitute Joao Palhinha's late goal, moving them up to 34 points from 34 games in the Premier League. But West Ham scored a 93rd-minute winner over Everton, maintaining their advantage in the race against the drop with just four games remaining of the campaign.

But while Spurs will be somewhat happy about their victory on the day, the team are likely to now be without star man Xavi Simons for the remainder of the season, and potentially may never see him in their shirt again.

Xavi Simons Suffers Serious Knee Injury

During the second half as Spurs pushed for a breakthrough, Netherlands international Xavi went down clutching his knee and screaming in agony after his foot jarred in the turf while he tried to cross the ball in.

Simons was visibly in pain, crying on the touchline before eventually being stretchered off the pitch and replaced. Early suggestions online are that he may have suffered an ACL injury, which would not only rule him out of the rest of the season and the World Cup, but also likely the majority of next season too.

His influence in the attacking midfield role has been instrumental for Spurs in recent weeks, and it's evident that he actually cares about the cause too, given his reaction to Brighton's late equaliser last weekend.

But he now can't help them to try and avoid relegation, and without him there is a huge issue on who the team can rely upon in that creative role, considering how little they have been able to score this season.

Xavi's Spurs Career is Surely Over

Tottenham's Premier League status is hanging by a thread currently, but with Simons now potentially facing a lengthy period out, it could well be the final time he ever plays for the club and under manager De Zerbi.

Relegation would mean the club need to get his hefty wages off their books, but finding a new club for him while he deals with a long-term injury will be incredibly difficult to do. But for a player with such a big reputation, it's almost impossible to consider the reality that he may be playing in the second tier once he returns to fitness.

If the worst scenario is confirmed and he has suffered an ACL injury, alongside Spurs getting relegated, then his career at the club is most likely over.

Aston Villa are battling Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United in the race to sign Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford this summer, according to The Times.

The West Midlands side are among a host of Premier League clubs keeping close tabs on the former Burnley keeper, who has struggled for regular opportunities under Pep Guardiola this season.

Since joining City for an initial £27m last summer, Trafford has made only 14 appearances across all competitions, keeping seven clean sheets and conceding 10 goals.

The 23-year-old helped City win the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal last month and is expected to start in Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final against Southampton.

Aston Villa Eyeing James Trafford

According to The Times, Villa are monitoring Trafford as a potential replacement for Emiliano Martinez, if he decides to call time on his six-year spell in the West Midlands.

The Argentina international was the subject of interest from Manchester United this summer, but ended up staying as the Red Devils welcomed Senne Lammens instead.

Newcastle, meanwhile, have maintained an interest in Trafford since last summer. The 23-year-old is believed to be at the top of their wishlist, as they are prioritising the signing of a new goalkeeper.

Tottenham are also keeping tabs on the England international amid doubts over Guglielmo Vicario’s future at the club.

The Italian goalkeeper is likely to be on the move this summer and is believed to be attracting interest from Serie A leaders Inter Milan.

Trafford developed in Manchester City’s academy before leaving the club permanently in 2023 to join Burnley.

The ‘world-class’ 23-year-old claimed the Championship Golden Glove last season after keeping 29 clean sheets and conceding just 16 goals in 45 appearances.

Aston Villa Monitoring Bayern Midfielder

Aston Villa are believed to be among a host of European clubs closely monitoring Bayern Munich rising star Noel Aseko.

The West Midlands side, along with AS Roma, Eintracht Frankfurt and Brighton, are interested in the Germany U21 international, who is spending the season on loan at Hannover.

According to reports in Germany, Bayern are believed to be open to selling the defensive midfielder after the season for a fee in the region of €10-12m (£8.7m-£10.4m).

Villa are said to be closely monitoring the 20-year-old ahead of the transfer window, although Serie A side Roma appear to be showing the strongest interest at present.

With Tottenham struggling near the foot of the Premier League table, a host of their players will be considering departures in the summer transfer window.

Roberto De Zerbi's side currently sit inside the relegation zone, with just five games remaining in the Premier League.

As a result of their struggles in England's top flight, we could see a number of players heading through the exit door, even if they remain in the Premier League.

Spurs have just five games remaining to try to climb out of the relegation zone, to even stand a chance of keeping some of their key stars.

Tottenham Star Tells Club He Wants to Leave

According to a report from Team Talk, Tottenham have failed to make any progress in negotiations over a new contract for Micky van de Ven.

The Dutch defender has informed the club that he wishes to depart in the summer transfer window, making it clear that he doesn't intend on sticking around regardless of what league they are playing in next season.

A host of clubs are showing an interest in Van de Ven ahead of the summer, including sides from the Premier League in Manchester United and Liverpool.

The pacey centre-back, described as a 'future Tottenham captain' by former Spurs defender Michael Dawson, is believed to be a fan of De Zerbi but that doesn't change the fact that he wants to move on later this year.

It's been a dismal season for Tottenham, and it could potentially get worse with a host of their key players looking to leave the club.

Tottenham Need a Huge Reset

After such a dismal few years, Tottenham need a huge reset in the summer transfer window.

The squad needs a complete overhaul, especially if they want to fully implement De Zerbi's style of football, which could mean a number of players depart and even more come through the door.

Spurs could also do with some major behind-the-scenes changes, and it appears they are closing in on the appointment of a new sporting director.

According to reports earlier this week, former Borussia Dortmund director Sebastian Kehl is now the leading candidate to join Tottenham.

Tottenham have reportedly placed five players on their transfer list ahead of the summer transfer window, but there are three more they need to send through the exit door.

It looks set to be a busy summer window when it comes to sales after such a disappointing few years in the Premier League.

Spurs finished in 17th position last season under Ange Postecoglou, but they've shown no signs of improvement this term, currently sitting in 18th place.

Relegation is a serious possibility for the north London club, which could lead to a big fire sale in the summer transfer window.

Tottenham Place 5 Players on Transfer List

According to a report from Romania Journal, there are five players who Tottenham consider surplus to requirements ahead of the summer transfer window.

Firstly, Joao Palhinha and Randal Kolo Muani could be allowed to return to their respective clubs in the summer, with the duo on loan from Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, respectively.

The Spurs duo have struggled for consistency since arriving in north London, and signing them on permanent deals wouldn't make a lot of sense.

Radu Dragusin is also likely to head through the exit door, while Pape Matar Sarr, perhaps surprisingly, is another name on the transfer list.

Finally, Ben Davies looks set to depart following the expiration of his contract in the summer.

First up, Tottenham should be looking to add striker Dominic Solanke to the list. Spurs need a huge reset, and the English forward hasn't lived up to his £65m price tag.

Even when fit, Solanke has struggled this season, while he's not been available even nearly enough.

Another Spurs should be looking to move on is Guglielmo Vicario. The Italian goalkeeper, who signed for £17m, is possibly enduring his worst season for the club, and Tottenham need to upgrade in this position.

Finally, Yves Bissouma should be sold when the window opens. The midfielder has barely featured this season for various reasons and after costing £35m, Spurs will have expected more.

That's £117m of signings Spurs need to try and flog, but they'll struggle to make that money back.

Manchester United and Liverpool are reportedly both keen on raiding Tottenham this summer, and GIVEMESPORT correspondent Ben Jacobs has confirmed who is likely to win the race.

There could be a fire sale at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the summer window, regardless of how their season ends in the coming weeks.

Relegation will likely see a host of key stars want to head through the exit door, but they could depart even if they remain in the Premier League.

Tottenham won't be competing in any European competitions next season, something which has made them an attractive prospect over the last few years.

Man Utd and Liverpool in Tottenham Battle

Speaking on The United Stand, GIVEMESPORT correspondent Jacobs has confirmed that both Liverpool and United hold an interest in signing Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven.

“He is someone Man Utd are keeping an eye on. There has been no approach to Spurs, and as of now, there has been zero approach to the player side from Manchester United. Liverpool are also in the market for another defender as well. Liverpool, like Man Utd, it’s more an internal conversation but the bad news for Man United on Micky van de Ven is if, and it is an ‘if’, Liverpool enter the race, Van de Ven is only making one decision between Liverpool and Manchester United, and he is picking Liverpool."

It's a blow for United in their potential pursuit of van de Van, but neither club seem too seriously interested as it stands.

Whether that changes if Spurs are relegated from the Premier League, remains to be seen.

Van de Ven in Strong Situation

Having two clubs in Liverpool and United showing an interest in you is a positive sign for van de Ven, described as 'world-class' by former midfielder Jamie O'Hara, heading into the summer transfer window.

Both sides are likely to be competing in the Champions League next season, which means the Dutch defender can take a step up even if they are relegated from the Premier League.

Staying at Tottenham does feel unlikely for van de Ven, especially if a side competing in the Champions League comes in for him.

The towering centre-back will have had a taste for it after playing in the competition this season, and Spurs aren't going to be playing in Europe at all next term.

Tottenham Hotspur have identified a third summer transfer target alongside Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi, but they face a hurdle in their bid to sign him, according to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg.

On the pitch, Tottenham are approaching their biggest match in almost a year as they face Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on Saturday.

Given Spurs' current situation in the Premier League, it is mad to think they became Europa League champions less than 12 months ago.

A year on, they are in the relegation zone and two points from safety with five league games left to play, the first of which is against Wolves this weekend.

The relegation of the Premier League's bottom side was confirmed last weekend, and they will be plying their trade in the Championship next term.

Tottenham's objective is to avoid joining them and Burnley in England's second tier, as they battle West Ham United and Nottingham Forest for the final spot in the drop zone.

Roberto De Zerbi and his men have to win against Rob Edwards' side, delivering their first Premier League win since December in the process, otherwise it's difficult to see them staying up.

Tottenham Encounter Joao Palhinha Deal Hurdle

Tottenham's recruitment team are busy ahead of the summer transfer window, despite not knowing which division the club will be playing in next season.

The north London club are aiming high though, and they already have an agreement in principle for Robertson to join on a free transfer following the expiry of his Liverpool contract.

They also have a similar agreement with Bournemouth's Marcos Senesi, although both deals depend on Spurs preserving their Premier League status.

According to Plettenberg, posting on X, Tottenham are also happy with loanee Joao Palhinha and can imagine signing him permanently this summer.

However, they want to renegotiate the terms of the deal for the Portugal international, who cost Bayern Munich an initial £42m when he joined from Fulham.

The original option to buy agreed between the two clubs was worth around £26m, including potential add-ons, but Spurs are keen to renegotiate the terms.

If Bayern are unwilling to do that, then a purchase is unlikely.

Rollercoaster Season for Palhinha at Tottenham

The latest update on Palhinha's and Tottenham's situation makes complete sense given how this season has gone.

The 30-year-old began the season strongly in Spurs' midfield, but has faded and had questions marks raised over the level of his performances, like many of his teammates.

He has found starts harder to come by in recent weeks, but he still has great experience at Premier League level so it is no surprise that Tottenham would be keen for him to have a full pre-season under De Zerbi.

But it is also not surprising that the north Londoners would want to drive the price down too given how his showings have declined as the campaign has gone on, as they look to make sensible additions ahead of next season.

Like Robertson and Senesi, Tottenham would surely only engage in serious talks for Palhinha if they remain in the Premier League.

It will be a big few weeks ahead for everyone at the club.

Tottenham Hotspur have their biggest game since the Europa League final when they face Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on Saturday afternoon.

Tottenham's Europa League final win over Manchester United just under a year ago will live long in the memory, but less than 12 months later they are in genuine danger of an unthinkable relegation to the Championship.

Spurs are involved in a three-way fight to avoid the drop with West Ham United and Nottingham Forest, with Wolves and Burnley already down and Leeds United reaching the magic 40-point mark on Wednesday night with their 2-2 draw at Bournemouth.

The north Londoners lie in 18th spot and two points adrift of West Ham and safety heading into the weekend, with the potential of Forest extending their advantage over the bottom three to eight points if they can beat Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Friday night.

It all means that Tottenham's visit to the west Midlands is simply a must-win, with just five games of the season left to play.

If Roberto De Zerbi and his men do pick up three points, it would be the first time they have done it in the league since December 28, and would give them much-needed confidence and momentum going into the final four fixtures.

Gallagher Has Been Underwhelming Tottenham Signing

Tottenham were delighted to finally land long-term transfer target Gallagher in January from Atletico Madrid, with the hope that the midfielder would lead them up the Premier League table.

Instead, he has been part of the club's further decline, and is yet to win a league game wearing the shirt, with their last win coming before he joined in December.

While he has joined a team that is struggling and with little confidence, instead of standing head and shoulders above them, he has merged in and has often offered very little on the pitch.

Having found his starts limited during Igor Tudor's short reign, Gallagher has started both games under De Zerbi since the Italian was appointed, and his performance showed a slight improvement in the 2-2 draw with Brighton last time out.

Others haven't been impressed with what they've seen though, including talkSPORT pundit Jamie O'Hara, who suggested Gallagher is 'absolutely awful' and a Championship player.

De Zerbi Can Drop Gallagher for Gray at Wolves

Having started his first match in charge at the Stadium of Light, one of the big surprises of De Zerbi's second starting XI selection was that Archie Gray was relegated to the bench for the visit of Brighton.

De Zerbi preferred Gallagher, Yves Bissouma and the returning Rodrigo Bentancur in the middle of the park, which was a slight surprise given Gray has been one of the club's best performers in what has been a miserable season.

The 19-year-old has shown more energy, quality and commitment than many of his teammates, especially in recent weeks, showing why he has been labelled as a 'future £100m player' in the past.

With Gallagher largely still flattering to deceive, the trip to Wolves is the ideal opportunity for De Zerbi to put Gray back in and unleash him from the start in a game they have to get three points in.