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Tottenham are closing in on appointing a new sporting director, and according to Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg, a leading candidate has now emerged.

There could be some major changes behind the scenes at Spurs in the coming months after such a dismal period in the club's history.

Spurs are on their third manager of the season, but changes are necessary elsewhere if they want to head back in the right direction.

Tottenham are battling to try to avoid relegation from the Premier League, and it's proving to be a difficult task, failing to win in the league during 2026.

The north London club need change from top to bottom, so it's no surprise to see them making some alterations in the background heading towards the summer.

According to Sky Sports reporter Plettenberg, former Borussia Dortmund director Sebastian Kehl is now the leading candidate to join Tottenham.

Kehl is set to work with Johan Lange to help rebuild the Tottenham team, with the former Dortmund man a highly valued director in the industry.

It's unclear what the official title of Kehl's role will be if he does get the job, while Plettenberg does confirm that a decision is now imminent, as he wants to take some time off before getting into another job.

There's Not One Person to Blame at Tottenham

Many have blamed multiple managers for Tottenham's struggles over the last few years, but some top-level coaches have all tried and failed.

The recruitment and the way the club is being run simply isn't good enough, and it's no surprise to see Tottenham fans protesting over the last few months.

A club of Spurs' size shouldn't be battling for relegation, and it would be a complete disaster for them to be playing in the Championship next season.

Managers and players will come and go, but a club is unlikely to be successful unless they have everyone pulling in the right direction behind the scenes.

Tottenham are closing in on appointing a new sporting director, and according to Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg, a leading candidate has now emerged.

There could be some major changes behind the scenes at Spurs in the coming months after such a dismal period in the club's history.

Spurs are on their third manager of the season, but changes are necessary elsewhere if they want to head back in the right direction.

Tottenham are battling to try to avoid relegation from the Premier League, and it's proving to be a difficult task, failing to win in the league during 2026.

The north London club need change from top to bottom, so it's no surprise to see them making some alterations in the background heading towards the summer.

According to Sky Sports reporter Plettenberg, former Borussia Dortmund director Sebastian Kehl is now the leading candidate to join Tottenham.

Kehl is set to work with Johan Lange to help rebuild the Tottenham team, with the former Dortmund man a highly valued director in the industry.

It's unclear what the official title of Kehl's role will be if he does get the job, while Plettenberg does confirm that a decision is now imminent, as he wants to take some time off before getting into another job.

There's Not One Person to Blame at Tottenham

Many have blamed multiple managers for Tottenham's struggles over the last few years, but some top-level coaches have all tried and failed.

The recruitment and the way the club is being run simply isn't good enough, and it's no surprise to see Tottenham fans protesting over the last few months.

A club of Spurs' size shouldn't be battling for relegation, and it would be a complete disaster for them to be playing in the Championship next season.

Managers and players will come and go, but a club is unlikely to be successful unless they have everyone pulling in the right direction behind the scenes.

Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven is devising a private plan to get out of the club this summer as details emerge about a potential exit, according to FourFourTwo.

Tottenham's Premier League survival hopes took a huge dent at the weekend as Brighton's last-gasp equaliser saw them steal three points away from Roberto De Zerbi's men, who were forced to settle for one in the 2-2 draw.

Fortunately for Spurs, 17th-placed West Ham United failed to increase their advantage above the drop zone as they were involved in a goalless game with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Monday night.

De Zerbi's side remain two points from safety with five games to go, with Nottingham Forest a further five points ahead after their 4-1 thrashing of Burnley on Sunday.

The north London outfit now have a simply must-win game against already-relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on Saturday, in a game where they have to deliver three points in the Premier League for the first time in 2026.

If Spurs are unable to win, it would surely leave them on the brink of playing Championship football next term.

Whichever division they find themselves in next season, it seems like Van de Ven is determined to seal an exit.

Van de Ven Preparing to Leave Tottenham

According to FourFourTwo, Van de Ven is laying the groundwork behind the scenes for a summer exit out of Tottenham following their disastrous season.

Spurs are still battling for survival, but it seems as though the Dutchman has decided to leave whatever the outcome of this season is, despite the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi.

FFT claim that the 25-year-old has already privately started tidying up his off-field affairs in London, which signals that his future lies away from the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.

The developments in his private life suggest that, despite his current commitment to the cause to keep the club in the top flight, he wants out at the end of the season.

He could be joined through the exit door by captain Cristian Romero, who may have played his last game for the club given he has been ruled out for the remainder of the campaign through injury.

Van de Ven Could Leave on Loan

Tottenham need the Dutchman more than ever in the final five games with Romero missing, and he needs to show why GIVEMESPORT sources revealed earlier this year that they rated Van de Ven at a potential English club-record fee.

The report from FourFourTwo claims that given the centre-back's contract runs until 2029, and with Tottenham's potential high demands, the player could be forced to leave on loan should the worst happen and they do go down.

A deal like that would allow Spurs to offload his wages in the Championship, but also potentially obtain a higher fee for him a year down the line - should they secure an immediate promotion - rather than trying to sell him as a second-tier club.

Eight points from their final five games will secure Liverpool UEFA Champions League football next season.

The Reds sit fifth in the Premier League table, which is good enough for Champions League qualification again this season, and should stay there between now and the end of the campaign.

That is the bare minimum for the reigning champions, who have endured a tumultuous season in Arne Slot's second year in charge.

Much was expected of Liverpool after winning the title last year and then splashing more than £400million on new players in last summer's transfer window.

Liverpool May Be Looking For A New Manager Too

But they have failed to live up to the hype and it is likely that big changes will once again be made this summer, potentially in the dugout too, with Slot under increasing pressure.

Finding a replacement for Mohamed Salah will be one of the top priorities after the Egyptian confirmed he would be leaving the Mersysiders this summer, a year early after agreeing to terminate his contract at Anfield.

And Liverpool are being linked with a surprise name to replace him - Randal Kolo Muani.

The Frenchman has spent this season on loan with Tottenham Hotspur and has struggled to find any sort of form or rhythm. He has scored just one Premier League goal, adding one assist, in 25 matches, although has netted four times in the Champions League.

Kolo Muani is wanted by Juventus - for whom he played on loan in the 2024/25 season - with his time at Paris Saint-Germain seemingly over. But Liverpool could throw a spanner in the Juve works.

Randal Kolo Muani Would Be A Surprise Transfer Target

According to Gazetta, Liverpool have made a move to sign Kolo Muani this summer, identifying him as a potential replacement for Salah.

The Gazetta report states: "The Reds' management sees Kolo Muani as a player capable of replacing the Egyptian in the squad, thanks to his versatility and ability to operate even off the right flank."

Liverpool being able to offer Champions League football would certainly act in their favour in any transfer talks, with Juve not guaranteed to finish in the top four in Serie A this season. The Old Lady sit fourth in the standings with five games to go, three points adrift of second and third and with a five-point cushion to fifth-placed Como.

Liverpool are sure to be linked with a number of wide players this summer, but the suggestion of a move for Kolo Muani is certainly one out of left-field, given the season he has had with Tottenham.

North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham could be involved in a head-to-head transfer battle for a wonderkid dubbed the next Kaka this summer.

But the two Premier League rivals are not the only clubs interested in signing 17-year-old Colombian talent Samuel Martinez.

GIVEMESPORT reported earlier this month that a number of clubs were scouting the teen sensation and the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Benfica were all present for the Sudamericano U17 semi-final with Brazil.

Samuel Martinez's Best Position as Arsenal and Tottenham Join Race

Colombia would go on to win that game 3-0 and then the final against Argentina 4-0 too, to claim the trophy, with Martinez picking up an assist in each game.

GIVEMESPORT understands that Martinez is keen on a move to Europe and would be available for a bargain fee, given he is not under contract, although his age determines that a fee will be required.

The 17-year-old attacking midfielder is usually utilised as a No.10 and is viewed as one of the most promising Colombian prospects in his position.

Some negotiation is still required with his Atletico National, just to agree exit terms between all parties, but he's still set to be available for a low fee.

Arsenal and Spurs have both been linked with him, despite having not been named as having scouts in attendance for the Sudamericano U17 tournament, although that does not mean they were not there.

Samuel Martinez Likened To Brazil Legend

Bayern have also emerged as leading contenders for his signature this summer.

Journalist Philipp Kessler tweeted: "FC Bayern is comparing the Colombia gem Samuel Martinez to Brazil legend Kaka. Alongside the Bavarians, Tottenham and Arsenal have also joined the race for the attacking talent around the U17 South American Championship final."

Neither of the North Londoners have great pedigree when it comes to Colombian players thriving in the first team.

Davinson Sanchez and David Ospina are the only two to have played in the Premier League for the two sides, with each having one youth team player that did not go on to perform at the highest level in England in Juan Pablo Gonzalez Velasco and Alexei Rojas.

Manchester United have got the green light to sign target Cristian Romero this summer with Tottenham Hotspur willing to sell their captain, according to CaughtOffside.

Man United are closing in on being able to offer the carrot of Champions League football to potential summer transfer targets, following their win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

It moved the Red Devils 10 points clear of the Blues ahead of their clash with Brighton and Hove Albion on Tuesday night, and they look set to return to Europe's elite club competition for the first time since the 2023-24 season.

Doing that will not only give the club a huge boost financially, but it could raise the profile of their transfer targets as they look to make big progress again next term.

United's summer transfer priority is in central midfield as they look to replace Casemiro, who will leave Old Trafford when his contract expires at the end of the season.

But they could look at other positions too including a left-sided winger, a striker, a right-back and a centre-back following the injury issues they've had in that position this term.

Tottenham Set Romero Price Tag

According to CaughtOffside, Tottenham are ready to sell Romero this summer and he may have played his last game for the club given he has been ruled out for the rest of the season through injury.

Manchester United have been named as being interested in the Spurs skipper, who is valued at between around £50-55m by the north Londoners, because of his quality and the fact that his contract doesn't expire until 2029.

Along with United, La Liga giants Atletico Madrid have held a long-term interest in Romero, with manager Diego Simeone seeing him as the perfect defensive leader, while neighbours Real Madrid have also been linked.

The Red Devils are said to see Romero's Premier League experience as an attractive trait, as it begins to form a strong part of their transfer strategy after the additions of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo last summer.

This window, United are mainly considering Premier League stars such as Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson and Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton for their central midfield signing.

Romero Would be a Bittersweet Signing

Rather like Lisandro Martinez, there is no doubting Romero's commitment and desire to do everything to win for his team.

The issue that the 27-year-old has is sometimes he goes too far or loses his head, like he has done on six occasions during his Tottenham career when he has been red-carded.

United would surely want to see a big improvement in his discipline if he did end up moving to Old Trafford, as they can't afford to have too many matches in the Premier League and the Champions League when they are down to 10 men.

Nevertheless, the 'world-class' Romero would be a brilliant market opportunity for United, especially if Tottenham do suffer a devastating relegation to the Championship.

There is no doubting the quality he has and given the injury issues they have suffered with the likes of Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt this term, the addition of Romero could give the backline a nice boost.

Tottenham could sign a 30-goal striker in the summer transfer window at a 20% discount, and he'd be an upgrade on Randal Kolo Muani.

It could be a busy window for Spurs, regardless of what happens in the Premier League over the next five games.

If the north London club suffer relegation to the Championship, then a host of their key stars will leave the club, meaning they'll be forced into the market for replacements.

If they manage to survive, Roberto De Zerbi's side needs an overhaul to ensure they are not battling towards the bottom of the table again.

Tottenham also need to build a squad capable of playing De Zerbi's style of football, so it could be a hectic window for Spurs.

Tottenham Can Sign Troy Parrott at Bargain Price

According to reliable journalist Alasdair Gold, Tottenham inserted a 20% sell-on clause in a deal to sell young striker Troy Parrott to AZ Alkmaar.

His value ahead of the summer is estimated to be around £22m, and Spurs could get a further discount on that due to the sell-on clause.

It's claimed that Parrott would return to Spurs, even if they are relegated from the Premier League this season.

The 'unbelievable' striker is enjoying a phenomenal season with Alkmaar, scoring 30 goals in all competitions already.

He is currently the fifth top goalscorer in Europe's top 15 leagues, and at the age of 24, he's yet to reach his full potential.

Parrott would undoubtedly be one of the best strikers in the Championship, but there's every chance he's capable of finding the back of the net in the Premier League.

Parrott a Kolo Muani Upgrade

Although Parrott is yet to prove himself in a top league, it's hard to see him not making more of an impact than Kolo Muani at Tottenham.

The French striker has struggled to live up to expectations since his move to north London, and it feels unlikely that Spurs will turn his loan deal permanent.

Signing Parrott for under £20m would be a smarter move for Tottenham, especially as he's so keen on proving himself at the club.

The Republic of Ireland international may not have wanted to leave Tottenham at all, but had to for the sake of his career, so he'll certainly have a point to prove if he were to return.

Barcelona are believed to be eyeing a move to raid Tottenham in the summer transfer window, but they also face competition from Galatasaray, according to Fotospor.

Depending on how the next few weeks pan out, there could be a major fire sale at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during the summer transfer window.

If relegated from the Premier League, a host of Spurs' stars will be seeking moves away from the club, and they might even be looking for departures if they avoid the drop.

Spurs won't be competing in Europe next season, but the majority of Tottenham's squad will have signed for the club due to them playing in the Champions League or Europa League.

Barcelona Eyeing Tottenham Raid

According to a report from Fotospor, both Galatasaray and Barcelona are showing an interest in signing Tottenham midfielder Xavi Simons ahead of the summer transfer window.

It's claimed that the Dutch international will head through the exit door later this year if Spurs drop down to the Championship, but he's likely to remain in north London if they avoid relegation.

Simons, described as 'phenomenal', hasn't hit the heights expected of him this season, so it would be a surprise move for Barcelona to try to secure his signature.

Barcelona also allowed him to depart as a youngster, so going back in for him would come as a bit of a shock.

Tottenham Need to Build Around Simons

If Tottenham avoid being relegated from the Premier League, then Simons is the type of player they need to build around.

He might not have performed as supporters would have expected just yet, but he's shown glimpses.

It takes time for players to settle into a new league, especially the Premier League, and Simons is still only 23 years old.

The Dutch international is exactly the type of attacking player that Roberto De Zerbi needs to help implement his system, and he showed signs of that during their recent game against Brighton.

Nottingham Forest, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United are locked in a tight Premier League relegation battle, with Forest confirming a major injury blow on Tuesday afternoon.

Nottingham Forest, Tottenham and West Ham continue their battle to avoid relegation to the Championship, and things took another twist during the weekend's fixtures.

Spurs played first on Saturday evening when they hosted manager Roberto De Zerbi's former team Brighton and Hove Albion at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, and looked on course to record their first Premier League win of 2026 as they led 2-1 going into stoppage time.

However, Georginio Rutter's 95th-minute equaliser broke their hearts, and it looked like Forest could suffer similar frustration when they hosted 19th-placed Burnley at the City Ground on Sunday.

Vitor Pereira's men found themselves 1-0 down at the break, but they roared back to win 4-1 to move five points clear of the drop zone with five matches left to play.

West Ham had the opportunity to move four points ahead of Tottenham when they travelled to face Crystal Palace on Monday night, but they had to settle for a 0-0 draw that kept the gap between the two London relegation battlers at two points.

Callum Hudson-Odoi Undergoes Surgery

Nottingham Forest confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that winger Callum Hudson-Odoi suffered an injury to his right quadriceps during their Europa League quarter-final tie against FC Porto on Thursday, which forced him to miss the game against Burnley at the weekend.

The former Chelsea forward has now undergone surgery on Tuesday and will now commence his rehabilitation with Forest medical staff immediately.

The club said they expect the 25-year-old to return to full training during pre-season, meaning he has been ruled out for the rest of the season and the remainder of the relegation run-in.

Hudson-Odoi has made 43 appearances in all competitions for Forest this term, scoring six goals and providing a further four assists.

Boost for Tottenham and West Ham

Any of the relegation-threatened clubs will take any bad injury news for their rivals at this point, especially when it's a player who has proven he can contribute in terms of goals and assists.

While Tottenham currently lie five points adrift of Forest and two of West Ham, and despite the awful run of form they are on, they will expect to beat Wolves at Molineux on Saturday.

Wanderers' relegation to the Championship was confirmed on Monday night after West Ham's draw with Palace, and it will be interesting to see how they react now there is officially nothing to play for.

De Zerbi will have earmarked it as a must-win game, and as more players return to fitness the Italian will know he needs to ensure they return to London with three points.

West Ham and Forest don't have easy matches this weekend by any stretch of the imagination, with the former hosting high-flying Everton, while the latter travel to the Stadium of Light to face Regis Le Bris' impressive Sunderland side.

Tottenham are in a desperate fight to try to remain in the Premier League, and a host of their players are being linked with moves away from the club ahead of the summer transfer window.

Spurs currently find themselves sitting two points adrift of safety after West Ham picked up an important draw away at Crystal Palace on Monday night.

The north London club are still searching for their first victory of 2026 in the Premier League, but they did pick up their first point under Roberto De Zerbi at the weekend, although it would have felt like a loss.

Spurs conceded a late equaliser after a defensive mistake from Kevin Danso, silencing the home supporters.

Relegation will be a disaster for Tottenham, especially if they want to keep some of their key players.

Tottenham Confident of Keeping Gray

According to a report from Football Insider, Tottenham are confident of being able to keep Archie Gray at the club in the summer transfer window, despite major interest from clubs in the Premier League.

The English youngster is on a long-term deal until 2030, meaning Spurs are under no pressure to sell him when the window opens.

Relegation from the Premier League might soften their stance, but if they remain in the division, there's a strong chance they can keep Gray at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Gray hasn't been at the club for very long, but after an impressive spell, his performances have turned the heads of multiple clubs around Europe.

Liverpool and Man Utd Keen on Gray

The report from Football Insider confirms that Liverpool are one of the sides who are showing an interest in signing Gray in the summer transfer window.

Bayern Munich are also said to be keen, while separate reports have claimed that Manchester United are also interested in securing his signature.

Gray, described as 'incredible', would likely be interested in a move if those clubs ramp up their interest, as long as Tottenham are relegated from the Premier League.

Gray certainly won't be the only player heavily linked with a departure, regardless of whether they remain in England's top flight or not.