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Tottenham Hotspur have already set their plans in motion for next season, despite not knowing what the future holds and what division they'll be playing in.

The Lilywhites currently sit just one point above the relegation zone with seven games remaining, but have brought in Roberto De Zerbi on a five-year contract during the international break, replacing Igor Tudor, who was winless in the Premier League during his time at the club.

The club firmly believes that they will be in the Premier League next season, with De Zerbi also confident he can save them to earn a lucrative bonus, and that has seen transfer plans begin for the upcoming summer window too.

Tottenham Need a New Striker

Last summer the club needed a new striker for Thomas Frank, and they responded by bringing in Randal Kolo Muani on a season-long loan deal from Paris Saint-Germain on deadline day.

The France international arrived with a big reputation and a decent goalscoring record last season at Juventus, where he managed 10 goals in 22 games after joining in January, including eight in 16 games in Serie A.

But since arriving in north London, barely anything has gone right for Kolo Muani. He didn't make his debut in the Premier League until mid-October after picking up an injury in his first appearance in the Champions League, and a number of other injuries and stylistic issues have seen him manage just five goals for Spurs in 34 appearances.

His performances mean it's almost impossible that the club will splash the cash to sign him permanently in the summer, and the search for a new striker will need to start again.

Richarlison is the top scorer this season but looks more likely to move on than stay, while Dominic Solanke has struggled with injury problems this season and after joining for more than £60m two years ago, has failed to live up to that price tag.

Dusan Vlahovic is Perfect for De Zerbi

A perfect candidate for the role is needed, and with Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic potentially available for free this summer, he could be the answer.

The Serbian, described as 'world-class', is in talks over a renewal, but his huge wages have been a regular problem in negotiations, while AC Milan are also interested. But Spurs have a long-standing interest in the 26-year-old, and reports earlier this year suggested they were the frontrunners for his signature.

Standing at 6ft 3 and with a fantastic burst of pace, physically he is ideal for the Premier League. He's also got a top goal record, having scored 49 in 108 games for Fiorentina and 64 in 163 for Juventus, having hit 14+ goals in each of the last three seasons, although he currently only has six this season due to injuries.

De Zerbi likes a big striker who can link play and finish moves off, and on a free transfer, there won't be many better options around. He's a major upgrade on Kolo Muani and fits the De Zerbi system perfectly. This should be a no-brainer.

Tottenham could be set to see a host of players leave the club in the summer transfer window, and some of their stars are already in talks over potential exits.

With Spurs struggling in the Premier League, battling to avoid relegation, some of their senior squad will be searching for moves away in the summer.

Relegation will likely see a mass exodus from Spurs, who will be forced to sell for financial reasons, but even if they remain in the Premier League, a host of players will likely head through the exit door.

Spurs aren't going to be competing in Europe next season, and some of their players will be searching for moves to sides competing in the Champions League.

It's going to be an interesting summer transfer window, with Tottenham needing plenty of reinforcements to head back in the right direction.

Tottenham Star in Talks to Leave

According to Turkish outlet Takvim, Fenerbahce are showing an interest in signing Tottenham midfielder Pape Matar Sarr, and they've started negotiations over a possible transfer.

Galatasaray are also keen on Sarr, so the two Turkish clubs could go head-to-head to try to secure his signature in the summer transfer window.

It's unclear whether Spurs would be willing to offload Sarr in the summer, but he has been a key player for the club this season, playing 33 times.

Tottenham are in a strong negotiating position for Sarr, given he signed a six-year contract back in 2024.

Relegation from the Premier League will likely push Sarr to the exit door, and he certainly won't be the only player.

Another Tottenham Star Heading for Exit

Sarr isn't the only player who could be leaving, with Yves Bissouma in talks to leave Tottenham in the summer transfer window.

The midfielder is believed to be 'furious' with his treatment at the club this season, struggling to become a regular.

Fenerbahce are also in the market for Bissouma this summer, but it remains to be seen whether they will attempt to sign both Tottenham stars later this year.

Sarr and Bissouma won't be the only players linked with departures over the coming months, as Spurs are going to struggle to keep hold of their senior stars.

Manchester United are open to allowing Manuel Ugarte to leave the club this summer amid interest from Tottenham and a host of other clubs, according to TEAMtalk.

The Red Devils have enjoyed a relatively successful season so far, having sacked Ruben Amorim in January, before appointing Michael Carrick on an interim basis and climbing to third in the Premier League, and putting themselves in a top position to qualify for next season's Champions League.

A midfield overhaul is expected to be a priority during the upcoming transfer window, with a number of signings expected to arrive, but the club are also looking to move some players on now too to raise funds and create space.

Man Utd Ready to Sell Ugarte

Ugarte, who has been described as 'unbelievable', has struggled for regular first-team football this season, managing just seven starts in the Premier League and is understood to be keen to depart Old Trafford in the summer as a result.

Tottenham Hotspur are believed to be interested in a deal for new manager Roberto De Zerbi, while Newcastle have been in contact with his agents, and both Juventus and AC Milan are keeping a close eye on developments for the Uruguay international.

However, it has now emerged that Turkish giants Galatasaray are now the favourites for his signature, having initially come close to a deal in January, before United blocked his exit as they couldn't find a replacement.

But the Turkish side have not seen their interest deteriorate, and it is currently viewed as the most likely outcome. The Istanbul club are well-positioned to secure a deal financially, and Man Utd are also more than open to a sale, making a move very likely.

Ugarte Deal Has Been a Disaster

When Ugarte arrived from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth £50m, there were some big question marks over how he would fit into the team. As a defensive midfielder, he does a job when it comes to breaking up play, but in possession he is a big liability and that hasn't been helpful to the team.

United are now looking for upgrades in the summer, with players who can do the dirty work defensively, and also help with build-up and attacking at the same time.

The Ugarte deal has essentially been a disaster from the beginning, and a move away would be the perfect solution for all involved.

American rapper Kanye West was rejected after asking to perform at a Premier League stadium this year. West, 48, has sparked controversy in the United Kingdom after it was announced he would headline three nights at Wireless Festival in July.

Pepsi have already pulled its sponsorship from the London-based festival due to Kanye's scheduled appearance. The controversy surrounds previous anti-semitic comments made by the hip-hop star.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has already expressed that he is 'deeply concerned' that West is set to perform at Wireless. The English politician claimed West had been booked 'despite his previous anti-semitic remarks and celebration of Nazism.'

Stating that the country has a duty to ensure the Jewish community feel safe, Starmer said that antisemitism should be 'confronted firmly'. Per The Sun on Sunday, the 63-year-old said:

"Antisemitism in any form is abhorrent and must be confronted firmly wherever it appears.

"Everyone has a responsibility to ensure Britain is a place where Jewish people feel safe."

Kanye West Refused Premier League Stadium Show

West wasn't only looking to perform at the festival at Finsbury Park, North London. It's his first gig in the UK since he headlined Glastonbury in 2015. However, he was stopped from appearing at one of the biggest stadiums in the Premier League.

A source told The Sun: "Kanye's team had wanted him to play a run of shows at Tottenham before they considered Wireless." As part of the rapper's 'music comeback', West's team picked out the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for a string of shows before being rejected. The source added:

“As part of his big music comeback, they thought he warranted a headline run of shows and chose the Tottenham Stadium as their venue of choice.

“But when they approached Tottenham with their proposal, the club rejected it."

"There was no way they would allow Kanye to perform at the club given its history with the Jewish community," it was confirmed. Due to Spurs' strong ties to the Jewish community, West was forced to seek out Wireless as a backup plan: "They then made the proposal to Wireless, which was accepted."

West has previously caused outrage after he released a track entitled Heil Hitler, and sold T-shirts bearing a swastika. Pepsi, the main sponsor for Wireless, released a statement withdrawing from the partnership. A spokesperson for the global brand said:

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has shown his commitment to Spurs after signing a five-year deal, and he's already planning to sign a striker in the summer transfer window.

Staying in the Premier League is Tottenham's only focus and priority at the moment, but behind the scenes, they'll be working on potential additions for the summer window.

It looks set to be an incredibly important market for Spurs after such a disappointing season, as the north London club need a host of reinforcements if they want to head back in the right direction.

Tottenham will need new additions to help De Zerbi implement his unique style of football, and there's no doubt he'll already be demanding new signings ahead of the summer.

Tottenham Eyeing Italian Striker Signing

According to a report from Calcio Mercato, Tottenham manager De Zerbi wants to sign Fiorentina striker Kean in the summer transfer window.

It's claimed that the Italian forward could be heading through the exit door at the end of the season, and Fiorentina are set to demand in the region of £44m to allow him to depart.

Spurs could come close to matching the Serie A side's valuation, putting them firmly in the race to secure his signature later this year.

Kean, described as a 'killer' forward by Breaking The Lines, has previously struggled in the Premier League at Everton, but he's seen his career head back in the right direction since returning to Italy.

Kean Signing Could See Tottenham Star Leave

If Kean does arrive through the door, it could spell the end for Richarlison at Tottenham.

Spurs already have Dominic Solanke as their main centre-forward options, while Randal Kolo Muani is also currently on loan from Juventus.

If Kean signs on the dotted line at Tottenham, Richarlison could be Spurs' third-choice striker, if Kolo Muani heads back to Italy following his loan spell.

The Brazilian forward won't want to be a squad player for much longer, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see him push for an exit if Tottenham do enter the market for another striker in the summer transfer window.

Would Kean Suit De Zerbi?

GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT whether Kean would suit the style De Zerbi will want to implement at Tottenham.

Tottenham are in the market for reinforcements ahead of the summer transfer window, and they are now leading the race to sign one star who could be Roberto De Zerbi's new Kaoru Mitoma.

With De Zerbi arriving through the door at the end of March, Tottenham will be planning their recruitment strategy for the summer.

The former Brighton boss will be implementing a fairly unique style that is going to require new additions in order to see success, meaning it could be a busy window for the north London club.

Spurs' incredibly disappointing season is likely to force ENIC to splash the cash in the summer transfer window, providing they remain in the Premier League.

De Zerbi looks set to stick around even if they are relegated, having signed a five-year deal, but their recruitment strategy might look a little different if they drop to the Championship.

Tottenham Lead Race for Their Own Mitoma

According to reports, Tottenham are leading the race to sign West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville ahead of the summer transfer window, with the Dutch forward potentially heading through the exit door.

A number of Premier League clubs are showing an interest in securing the signature of Summerville, but it's Tottenham who are at the front of the queue.

Summerville could be De Zerbi's own version of Mitoma, a player he got the best out of when working with him at Brighton.

The Japanese star enjoyed some of the best football of his career under De Zerbi, providing 29 goals and assists in 62 games.

Summerville could be similar under De Zerbi, being a winger who loves to take on his man, providing a creative and goalscoring threat in and around the box.

Summerville an Upgrade on Tel

Mathys Tel has struggled with consistency so far this season, which is understandable given his age.

With Tottenham going through a tricky spell, they need players who are more capable of making the impact, and although Tel could be a strong asset in the future, Summerville is someone performing at a high level in the Premier League.

If West Ham are relegated instead of Spurs, the latter might be able to pick up Summerville for a reasonable fee, and they need to make a move as soon as their safety is secured.

Summerville is a clear upgrade on Tel, and Spurs need to be ruthless with their recruitment.

Tottenham will be in the market for a host of reinforcements in the summer transfer window later this year, and Roberto De Zerbi has already told ENIC some targets he wants the club to bring in.

De Zerbi arrived at Spurs back in March, and by the sounds of it, he's already been involved in recruitment meetings ahead of what is likely to be a busy summer window.

Tottenham are sitting just one point above the relegation zone and won't be playing in Europe next season, and as a result, they need to significantly strengthen their squad.

The north London club can't afford to become a side that isn't competing at the highest level, and things need to head back in the right direction as soon as possible.

De Zerbi is committed to the cause, signing a five-year deal at Tottenham, and now the board need to back him in the market.

De Zerbi Requests Tottenham Signing

According to reports in Italy, De Zerbi wants Tottenham to sign Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli in the summer transfer window, requesting the club to pursue his signature in a meeting with ENIC.

The Italian manager has given ENIC a list of possible targets, with Locatelli one of those making the shortlist.

The report claims that Locatelli could leave Juventus when the summer window opens, with his contract expiring in two years.

If Spurs can convince the Italian midfielder, described as 'one of the best defensive midfielders in Europe' by Breaking the Lines, to make the move to north London, it would undoubtedly be a superb signing, adding experience and quality in the middle of the park.

Locatelli a Bentancur Upgrade

Locatelli would be a significant upgrade on Rodrigo Bentancur if they can get a deal over the line, despite the Uruguayan midfielder being a key player for Spurs when fit.

Bentancur has struggled with injuries and consistency during his time at Spurs, and it's time for the north London club to find an upgrade.

Locatelli would be more suited to how De Zerbi wants to play football, and it would be a statement first signing for Tottenham.

Of course, Spurs will need to avoid relegation if they want to attract a player of Locatelli's calibre, so that is the only goal for the club over the coming weeks and months.

Tottenham are preparing for a new era under Roberto De Zerbi, and there are going to be winners and losers when it comes to their current squad, with the new manager implementing his own ideas.

Spurs needed a fresh face at the helm after a difficult few months, and De Zerbi now has seven Premier League games to ensure they survive.

Tottenham have no other focus after recently being knocked out of the Champions League, allowing De Zerbi to put everything into the relegation battle.

The Tottenham boss has been working with his new squad for a few days now, with a host of players returning from international duty last week.

Who De Zerbi relies on for the final seven games remains to be seen, and it's going to be interesting to see his first XI when they face Sunderland this weekend.

Palhinha Could Struggle Under De Zerbi

One player who could struggle under De Zerbi is midfielder Joao Palhinha.

The Portuguese international has been deployed in possession-based sides in the past, but he's going to struggle to deal with the intensity of De Zerbi's style.

Looking at the footage from De Zerbi's first training session in charge, there is a heavy focus on short, sharp passing, and intensity out of possession.

That's something that Palhinha struggles with, and he might be one player who sees his game time fall off a cliff under the new manager.

De Zerbi will be spending this week working out who's going to be in his XI for the Sunderland clash, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see Palhinha on the bench.

Palhinha Was Shipped Out by Bayern

Last season under Vincent Kompany, Palhinha started just six Bundesliga games for Bayern Munich, which shows the struggles he had in adapting to their style of play.

Kompany and De Zerbi share similar principles in terms of keeping the ball, and Palhinha is going to find it tricky to play at a high tempo, progressing the ball from deep.

Palhinha has played 38 times this season for Tottenham in all competitions, but he's likely to see his game time decrease under De Zerbi.

The former Fulham midfielder will be hoping to impress his new manager over the coming days, and it remains to be seen whether he will be fancied.

Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma is believed to be 'furious' with how he was treated under Thomas Frank and Ange Postecoglou, and he's now in talks to leave on a free transfer, according to reports.

In the summer transfer window, we could see plenty of change at Tottenham after such a disappointing season.

The north London club are likely to bring in a host of reinforcements to try and steer themselves back in the right direction, and that will also likely mean a number of players head through the exit door.

Bissouma has struggled to nail down a starting place at Tottenham under multiple managers, and with his contract expiring in the summer, the club and player have decisions to make.

Tottenham Star in Talks to Leave

According to a report from Football Fan Cast, Tottenham midfielder Bissouma is 'furious' with how he's been treated at Spurs, and he's now set to give up the final year option on his contract in order to leave the club.

Bissouma is believed to already be in talks with Turkish side Fenerbahce ahead of his potential departure, and a summer exit is now looking likely for the Mali international.

The 29-year-old made the move to Tottenham for a fee in the region of £35m, but it's been a tricky few years for the midfielder.

Bissouma has made just five starts in the Premier League all season, while he started just 16 times in the previous campaign.

Time for Bissouma to Move On

Keeping Bissouma at the club, considering how little he's contributing at the moment, doesn't make a lot of sense.

Giving him an extension on his deal wouldn't be a smart move, so Spurs have to allow him to depart on a free transfer in the summer.

Bissouma is clearly happy to move on anyway, as he's in talks with another club, so it's something that would make sense for all parties involved.

There looks set to be a mass exodus at Tottenham when the summer transfer window opens for business, and there's now a strong chance that Bissouma is a part of that.

Would Bissouma Suit De Zerbi?

GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT whether Bissouma would suit Roberto De Zerbi, who made the move to Tottenham last month.

Inter Milan are emerging as frontrunners to sign Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario this summer, according to reports in Italy.

The Serie A side are targeting a move for a new shot-stopper after the season and have identified the Italian as their preferred option, reportedly placing him in 'pole position' to replace Swiss international Yann Sommer.

Vicario has no shortage of suitors in Italy and beyond despite a disappointing campaign at Hotspur Way, with Tottenham in serious danger of relegation after failing to win their last 13 league games.

The 29-year-old goalkeeper, who joined Tottenham from Serie A side Empoli in the summer of 2023, is under contract until June 2028.

Inter Milan Keen on Signing Vicario

According to CalcioMercato, Inter have been tracking Vicario for some time and are now ready to accelerate their interest to secure his signature ahead of the summer.

Spurs are believed to value the Italian at around €15-20m, a figure well within Inter’s financial reach, and are not expected to stand in his way if an offer arrives.

Vicario underwent hernia surgery ahead of the international break, and it remains uncertain whether the 29-year-old will be available for Roberto De Zerbi’s first game in charge, a trip to Sunderland next Sunday.

The 'exceptional' Italian goalkeeper’s potential absence could open the door for Antonin Kinsky to return following his dismal display in the 5-2 Champions League defeat at Atletico Madrid last month.

Vicario’s displays have also been heavily scrutinised this season, with the Italian conceding 50 goals and keeping seven clean sheets in 31 league appearances.

Tottenham sit 17th in the Premier League standings with seven games remaining, one point above the relegation zone.

Vuskovic Drops Hint Over Tottenham Return

Luka Vuskovic’s future at Tottenham has been the subject of speculation in recent weeks following the Croatian’s promising displays on loan at Bundesliga side Hamburg.

The 19-year-old has now issued an update on his future, suggesting he is likely to return to Tottenham next season despite recent links with a summer exit.

Vuskovic has been instrumental in Hamburg’s survival push this season, scoring five goals in 25 top-flight appearances, all of which were starts.

As a result, the likes of Liverpool and Bayern Munich have been linked with interest in the Croatian, who is under contract with Spurs until the summer of 2030.