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Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has requested that ENIC make a move to sign one of his former players from Marseille during the summer transfer window, according to a report from Sports Boom.

Although Tottenham's primary focus over the coming weeks is to try to remain in the Premier League, ENIC, De Zerbi, and the recruitment team will be working on potential reinforcements for the summer window.

It's an incredibly important summer for Spurs, if they avoid relegation, as they need to head back in the right direction as soon as possible after a difficult few years.

Tottenham are going to be without European football for the 2026/2027 campaign, meaning they are likely to be shopping in a different market than they usually shop in.

Tottenham Eyeing Marseille Star

According to a report from Sports Boom, Tottenham are eyeing a move to sign Marseille midfielder Arthur Vermeeren, who is on loan from RB Leipzig, in the summer transfer window.

Vermeeren worked under De Zerbi during their time together at Marseille earlier in the season, and in a meeting with ENIC, the Tottenham manager has requested that they bring him to north London later this year.

De Zerbi and his team are planning a major rebuild after a disappointing season, and the 21-year-old is someone who features high on their shortlist for the summer market.

It's claimed RB Leipzig could demand in the region of just £25m to allow him to depart.

Vermeeren Fits Tottenham's Model

The signing of Vermeeren would fit Tottenham's recent recruitment model, which has been to sign young talent from around the world.

The likes of Luka Vuskovic, Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray, and Souza have all been signed in recent years, and Vermeeren fits that profile.

The advantage of bringing in a young player like Vermeeren, described as 'complete', is that he already has plenty of experience in senior football, and isn't a young talent straight from the academy.

De Zerbi knows the midfielder very well, so it could be an interesting addition for the north London club if they secure his signature in the summer transfer window.

Does Vermeeren Suit De Zerbi?

GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT whether Vermeeren suits De Zerbi's style of football.

Tottenham have suffered a major injury blow ahead of their crucial Premier League clash against Sunderland at the weekend, according to Alasdair Gold.

Spurs are preparing for the start of life under Roberto De Zerbi, with seven games remaining for them to avoid the drop.

Injuries have clouded Tottenham's season so far, and De Zerbi desperately needs all hands to the pump in order to steer the club away from the relegation zone.

The new Tottenham manager is already set to be without a host of stars heading into their game against Sunderland, including the likes of Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison.

Although it's not a fresh injury, Spurs have now suffered yet another blow to their season, and it's come at an important time with seven Premier League games remaining.

Tottenham Suffer Major Injury Blow

According to Football London reporter Gold, Mohammed Kudus could require surgery after suffering a setback ahead of his potential return.

Kudus, described as 'elite', looks set to be ruled out of their clash against Sunderland, and could even miss the remainder of the season.

Kudus hasn't been spotted in any of the training footage so far, and although he was edging closer to returning to action, he's now suffered a setback.

Gold confirms that it's unclear whether it's a fresh injury or a further problem with his quad, after he suffered a 'serious tendon' problem back in January.

It's a major blow for Spurs and De Zerbi, who will have been hoping to see Kudus fit enough to at least play some part between now and the end of the campaign.

Tottenham's Injury Situation

Kudus was already on the treatment table, so this isn't a fresh blow as such for Tottenham, but it's still hugely disappointing news.

Tottenham's injury situation did appear to be improving, but they are still without a host of players.

Kulusevski and James Maddison will be lucky to play this season, but it's unclear if they are completely ruled out. Guglielmo Vicario underwent surgery during the international break, so Spurs fans are waiting patiently to hear an update on him.

Wilson Odobert is also a long-term absentee, while Mathys Tel, Pape Matar Sarr, Rodrigo Bentancur and Ben Davies are also currently injured, but hopefully not for too long.

Some of Tottenham's squad will be hoping to impress new manager Roberto De Zerbi over the next few weeks, with the north London club battling to stay in the Premier League.

Tottenham are preparing to face Sunderland this weekend in a crucial clash as they attempt to steer themselves away from the bottom three.

Spurs currently sit just one point above the relegation zone with seven games remaining in the Premier League, but without a win in 2026, it's not looking good for the north London club.

The hierarchy will be hoping that the appointment of De Zerbi is what they need to secure survival, as it's incredibly important that they remain in the Premier League heading into the 2026/2027 season.

Simons Set for Big Role at Tottenham

According to Sky Sports reporter Michael Bridge, one player who is set to make an impact under De Zerbi is Xavi Simons.

Bridge suggests that he is set to play a 'huge role' under the new manager, despite finding things difficult under Igor Tudor.

Bridge describes some of the treatment of Simons by Tudor as 'baffling', after he was dropped against Nottingham Forest despite scoring twice against Atletico Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League.

Tottenham are struggling when it comes to creativity, with Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison both out injured as it stands.

That's where Simons can flourish, despite not showing the levels at Tottenham that he produced during his time with RB Leipzig just yet.

De Zerbi Key to Simons Flourishing at Tottenham

De Zerbi is known for playing exciting, attacking football, which could help Simons flourish at Tottenham.

Simons has, so far, played under both Thomas Frank and Tudor, two managers who are a little more pragmatic, and they have been unable to get the best out of the Dutch attacking midfielder.

Getting the most from Simons could be crucial for De Zerbi in their battle to stay in the Premier League, as he's a player capable of being a goalscoring and creative threat.

Simons has shown glimpses of being a player capable of doing just that during his time at Spurs, but he's not been consistent enough so far this season.

Tottenham Hotspur are pushing to sign Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford this summer, according to reports.

The north London side have reportedly earmarked the 23-year-old as a key target ahead of the upcoming transfer window as they look to replace Guglielmo Vicario.

Spurs are expected to part ways with the Italian shot-stopper after the season amid interest from Serie A clubs, and they have placed the signing of a new No. 1 at the top of their agenda.

Trafford only joined Manchester City from Burnley on a five-year deal, but he has made just 14 appearances this season, including 10 in cup competitions.

Tottenham Keen on James Trafford

According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham view Trafford as an ‘ideal’ candidate to replace Vicario as the club’s number one goalkeeper and believe the 23-year-old is a feasible target.

With Trafford unhappy with his limited involvement under Pep Guardiola, Manchester City are believed to have opened the door for his sale, and the player is also keen to move in order to secure regular minutes.

There are even suggestions Trafford would be open to the move even if Tottenham were relegated to the Championship, where the 'incredible' 23-year-old impressed with Burnley last season.

Trafford conceded just 16 goals in 45 league appearances, kept 29 clean sheets, and was named in the PFA Team of the Year for a second time in his career.

Tottenham are hoping to back new manager Roberto De Zerbi with multiple key signings in the summer market, provided the Lilywhites manage to avoid relegation this season.

The north London side are sitting just one point above the drop zone with seven games remaining and take on Sunderland away in De Zerbi’s first game in charge on Sunday.

Bart Verbruggen Eyed as Trafford Alternative

With a new goalkeeper among their summer priorities, Tottenham are also paying close attention to Brighton shot-stopper Bart Verbruggen.

According to reports, the north London side have included the Dutch international on their shortlist and could look to reunite De Zerbi with the 23-year-old.

Verbruggen played under De Zerbi at Brighton for one season following his arrival from Anderlecht in the summer of 2023 and made 27 appearances across all competitions in his first year.

Following De Zerbi’s departure after the 2023-24 campaign, the Dutch international became Brighton’s primary shot-stopper ahead of Jason Steele and is now nearing his 100th appearance for the Seagulls.

Tottenham have decided to keep three of their coaches, Andreas Georgson, Cameron Campbell and Fabian Otte, at the club under Roberto De Zerbi, with Sky Sports journalist Lyall Thomas revealing why.

De Zerbi was appointed as Spurs' new manager at the end of March, and with the international break ongoing, fans have been patiently waiting to see who was going to join him as part of his coaching staff.

Although the buck stops with the manager, the coaching setup can be just as important, spending as much time as they do on the training ground, regularly running tactical sessions.

Tottenham have now confirmed who is going to be working with De Zerbi for the remainder of the season, and three of the coaching staff were involved with Igor Tudor too.

Tottenham Keep 3 Staff Members

According to a report from Sky Sports journalist Thomas, Tottenham have kept Georgson, Campbell, and Otte, despite them working under their third manager of the season.

It's claimed that the trio have maintained good relationships with the players throughout the campaign, with Georgson's set-piece work in particular being a key strength for Spurs.

Spurs are believed to want specialists at the club, hence why the aforementioned trio have remained under the new manager, De Zerbi.

De Zerbi's Coaching Staff at Tottenham

Tottenham confirmed the full structure of Tottenham's coaching staff for the remainder of the season under De Zerbi earlier this week.

Marcattilio Marcattilii and Marcello Quinto join as First Team Fitness Coach and Senior Professional Development Phase Coach, respectively.

Marcattilio has been a mainstay under De Zerbi for over 10 years now, starting with him during their time at Foggia in 2025.

Marcello has been more of a recent recruit for De Zerbi, joining him at Brighton and Marseille.

Bruno Saltor, Georgson, Campbell, and Otte remain on the coaching staff from the previous regimes, while Stuart Lewis and Dean Brill also remain.

Tottenham defender Luka Vuskovic is flourishing on loan at Hamburg this season, and Football London reporter Alasdair Gold has provided an update on his future ahead of next season.

Vuskovic has likely surprised many at Spurs this campaign, becoming one of the best defenders in the Bundesliga.

In hindsight, Tottenham might have wished they had kept him in north London, considering the season he's had, but at the age of 19, his development was best served playing regularly away from Spurs.

It's certainly been an effective loan for Vuskovic so far, playing 2460 minutes for Hamburg, making 27 appearances.

Tottenham will have a decision to make on the youngster in the summer, especially with him attracting interest from around Europe.

Tottenham Have Vuskovic Plan

Reporting for Football London, Gold has provided an update on the future of Vuskovic ahead of the summer, with the Tottenham defender attracting interest from Bayern Munich, among others.

Gold claims that with Vuskovic having a contract at Spurs until 2030, he's likely to remain at the club, while he's also set to become a 'regular starter' if they remain in the Premier League next season.

Interest from the likes of Bayern Munich might turn the head of Vuskovic, but he'll have to make his decision based on where it's going to be best for his development.

He might not become a guaranteed starter for Bayern straight away, which could influence his decision as to whether to join the Bundesliga giants.

Van de Ven and Romero Could Decide Vuskovic Future

Even if Tottenham remain in the Premier League, it wouldn't be a surprise to see both Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero head through the exit door during the summer transfer window.

The defensive duo will want to be playing at the highest level, and Spurs won't be competing in Europe next season.

As a result, Tottenham will need reinforcements at the back, but they could already have a replacement in Vuskovic.

The young defender will want to be playing regular football at a strong level, and potential departures for van de Ven and Romero could give him the ideal chance to become a guaranteed starter in north London.

Tottenham Hotspur are already planning for big changes at the club next season, as they look to get back to where they feel they belong after a disastrous year.

Spurs finished 17th in the Premier League last season but ultimately made up for it by winning the Europa League, ending a 17-year trophy drought to earn Champions League football in the process. Despite that, Ange Postecoglou was sacked and replaced by Thomas Frank, with the hope of a new era being ushered in.

That decision backfired though, and Frank was sacked in February with the team having won just two of their last 17 Premier League games. Then Igor Tudor was brought in to steady the ship and arguably made things worse, being sacked after just seven games, with the team sitting just one point above the relegation zone with seven games to go.

De Zerbi Needs Reliable Players

Part of the issue at Spurs has been the lack of discipline within the squad, and especially from captain Cristian Romero.

The Argentine has been suspended several times this season, and has even spoken out against the board publicly on a number of occasions, leading to heavy speculation that he will leave the club in the summer, despite having signed a new long-term contract last year.

While that may seem like a disaster on paper, it may actually turn out to be exactly what Spurs need to regenerate their squad and get back to where they feel they belong - in the Champions League and competing at the top end of the Premier League.

But for as much hassle as Romero can cause, he will be difficult to replace. He's a World Cup winner with great defensive attributes, and is clearly someone who is highly respected within the dressing room in north London.

That has seen Tottenham begin their search for someone to come in and take his place, and it has led them down the path of a potential deal for Marcos Senesi.

Tottenham In Talks for Marcos Senesi Deal

According to reports, Tottenham have opened talks with Bournemouth star Senesi about a move to north London this summer when his contract with the Cherries expires.

Described as a 'gladiator', Senesi has grown into his role of senior defender for Bournemouth this season, and is now attracting the interest of some of Europe's top sides, including Barcelona and Liverpool too.

But those clubs already have established first-choice defenders in their squad, and it's understood that Senesi wants to play regularly. Spurs can offer that, and they can immediately make him one of the most important players in their squad.

De Zerbi needs players he can rely on, and Senesi would be just that. On the pitch he may not be at Romero's level right now. But he offers great quality and experience, he knows the Premier League, he's cheap, and he's hungry to come in and make an impression. It's a no-brainer for Spurs to get it done, by any means necessary.

Tottenham Hotspur are pushing to complete a deal for a brilliant Argentine forward who has been compared to Julian Alvarez this summer, as Roberto De Zerbi plans a major overhaul.

The north London club are currently battling to avoid relegation from the Premier League, with the team currently sitting just one point above the relegation zone with seven games remaining, but new boss De Zerbi is confident he can keep them in the division.

As a result, plans have already begun to be made for the summer transfer window, and the club believe that additions to their forward line are going to be a necessity to ensure they're not in the same position next season.

Tottenham Want Ian Subiabre

Reports in Argentina have emerged that Spurs are pushing hard to complete a deal for River Plate wonderkid Ian Subiabre as a potential option to strengthen the attack.

Subiabre, who has openly admitted that Alvarez is his biggest reference point as a player, and has described himself as a 'powerful forward', emerged as one of the top young players to come out of the River Plate academy in recent years, alongside the likes of Enzo Fernandez and Franco Mastantuono.

That reputation saw the Argentine side put a huge €100m (£87m) release clause in his contract, as they want to keep their top stars at the club rather than selling them, even for a huge profit.

Tottenham have been paying close attention to his performances in recent times and have made contact about a move to bring the 19-year-old to the Premier League, but they have been told by River that no deal below the release clause will be considered at this time.

However, sources close to the player have stated that he would be open to considering a move away in the short-term, leaving the chance of a move open if Spurs can convince River Plate to drop their demands.

Tottenham Need a New Forward

Spurs are in desperate need of new attacking options, with Randal Kolo Muani expected to leave at the end of his loan deal, while Richarlison has also been strongly linked with a move away.

Who they can bring in will heavily depend on what other clubs do though, considering their position this season, and taking a big gamble on a player like Subiabre could be the best way to go about it.

GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT to break down his strengths and weaknesses for joining Tottenham, and this was its response:

Strengths

Explosive acceleration & agility; dangerous in transitions

Strong dribbler with flair and “fearlessness” in 1v1s

Creative final-third play (vision, through balls)

Versatile across front line (LW/RW/ST)

Weaknesses

Tottenham had scouts in attendance for the Champions League clash between Sporting CP and Arsenal in Portugal on Tuesday night.

Although the focus for Roberto De Zerbi will be on the pitch for the coming weeks, in the background, the recruitment team will be working on possible reinforcements for the summer transfer window.

De Zerbi's only priority for now is to keep Tottenham in the Premier League, with Spurs currently sitting just one point above the relegation zone.

It's unclear how much of an influence the new Tottenham manager, who was appointed last month, will have on recruitment, but his team will be identifying and scouting targets ahead of potential moves.

Dropping down to the Championship will alter their plans in the transfer market, but Spurs will have to plan with the assumption that they remain in the top flight.

Tottenham Scouts at Sporting vs Arsenal

According to a report from Sport Witness, Tottenham had scouts in attendance for Arsenal's trip to Sporting CP in the Champions League on Tuesday night.

Spurs scouts were keeping a close eye on Maxi Araujo, who they have already initiated contact with ahead of a possible move in the summer transfer window.

It's claimed that as many as 12 Premier League clubs were taking a look at Araujo, who is believed to have a £70m release clause, during Uruguay's game against England during the international break, and it appears interest is continuing in him heading towards the end of the season.

It remains to be seen whether Spurs were impressed with the performance of Araujo in Portugal on Tuesday, where Sporting succumbed to defeat after a late goal from Kai Havertz.

Maxi Araujo Fitting in at Tottenham Under De Zerbi

GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT how Araujo would fit under De Zerbi at Tottenham, analysing his strengths and weaknesses.

Tottenham have now made a big U-turn on the future of young striker Will Lankshear, who is currently out on loan at Oxford United, according to Sports Boom.

At the age of 20, Lankshear is currently on his second loan spell away from Tottenham, having spent last season on loan at West Brom.

The former Sheffield United youth product is now flourishing out on loan in the Championship with Oxford, scoring nine goals and providing three assists in the league.

Lankshear will return from his loan spell in the summer and will be hoping to impress new manager Roberto De Zerbi during pre-season.

Spurs have a decision to make whether he's best served spending another campaign learning his trade elsewhere, or bringing him into the senior squad.

Tottenham Make Lankshear U-Turn

According to a report from Sports Boom, Tottenham have now made a U-turn on the future of Lankshear for next season.

Tottenham did have plans to send Lankshear, who has been described as 'gifted', out on loan once again, but it's claimed that they could give him a chance to impress De Zerbi in pre-season if they drop down to the Championship.

If Spurs do secure survival in the Premier League, they could still send the youngster out on loan once again, potentially to one of the sides who are promoted from the Championship.

Lankshear has impressed Tottenham with his performances at Oxford, meaning he could be handed a chance with the senior squad after previously struggling to break through.

Tottenham Have Multiple Flourishing Loan Stars

Tottenham currently have a host of players currently flourishing out on loan, which makes for an exciting future for the north London club.

Luka Vuskovic is one of those grabbing most of the headlines, being one of the top performers in the Bundesliga at such a young age.

Mikey Moore has also turned things around at Rangers after a difficult start, while Alfie Devine is performing to a strong level for Preston.

If Spurs are relegated to the Championship, there's a chance that they can be an incredibly young and promising squad to help them bounce back up, while some of the players out on loan could also make an impact if they survive in the Premier League.