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Alasdair Gold says Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven could thrive under Roberto De Zerbi at Tottenham Hotspur, claiming the Italian is likely to get along well with the centre-back duo.

De Zerbi was officially appointed by Spurs on Tuesday, signing a five-year deal, and has begun preparing for his first game in charge, a trip to Sunderland in the Premier League next weekend.

While the 46-year-old manager faces a selection headache, with as many as 10 players doubtful for his first game, both Romero and Van de Ven are expected to be available and feature next Sunday.

The two defenders have faced criticism amid Tottenham’s poor league form this season, but Gold believes De Zerbi’s arrival could mark the start of a new chapter for the centre-back duo.

Spurs Duo Could Thrive Under De Zerbi

Gold, speaking on his YouTube channel, said that De Zerbi is the kind of manager both Romero and Van de Ven need at this point in the season and predicted the defensive duo could get along well with the Italian manager at Spurs:

“I was trying to think about the players that he'll get on with well at Spurs, and I think, I know they're getting a little bit of a flak from the fanbase right now, but I do think Romero and Van de Ven, I think he's the kind of manager they need. I do think that.

“I think he's someone they'll respect. Obviously, he can speak to Romero in Italian, as Tudor did as well.

“And I think that's just a better way to get a bite. And he's an emotional guy. Romero is an emotional guy as well. And I think that works.”

De Zerbi will have just over a week to prepare for his first game in charge and will certainly be hoping for a positive start ahead of a crucial run of fixtures.

Under the Italian, Tottenham will be looking to finally end their winless run in the Premier League, which now stretches to 13 games.

The north London side last won on December 28, away at Crystal Palace, and have since dropped to 17th in the league table, sitting just one point above the relegation zone.

Former Tottenham midfielder Sandro has issued an update on joining De Zerbi’s coaching staff at the club.

The ex-Brazilian international revealed he 'doesn’t know yet' whether he will return to Spurs, despite recent suggestions he is in contention to assist De Zerbi in his new role.

De Zerbi is used to bringing a large backroom staff with him to clubs and knows Sandro well from their time together at Serie A side Benevento.

Sandro also completed a coaching internship with Brighton, where De Zerbi spent almost two seasons, taking the club to sixth in the Premier League in 2022–23 –the club’s highest top-flight finish to date.

Rangers forward Mikey Moore has recently spoken out about his future at Tottenham, and it was a worrying blow for the Glasgow club if they are hoping to secure his signature on a permanent deal.

Although Moore endured a difficult start to life at Ibrox, he's starting to show why he's so highly rated at Tottenham over the last few months.

The 18-year-old has provided eight goals and assists combined in the league from just 19 starts, which is an incredibly impressive return for a player who is still so young.

If Rangers can secure the signature of Moore in the summer transfer window on a permanent deal, they will undoubtedly be keen on doing so, considering the impact he's already making at 18.

Moore Makes Tottenham Admission

In a disappointing blow for Rangers, Moore has opened up about wanting to make an impact at Tottenham, suggesting that he would 'love' to take the opportunity to break into the side.

“Whether it’s next year or the year after, I want to break in and make an impact.

“I helped out in some Premier League games and gave a good account of myself and in others I didn’t show enough. But now I’m at a point where I can make an impact. If that opportunity comes, I would love to get a hold of it.”

It appears that Moore is keen to return to Tottenham after his loan spell and make an impact at Premier League level, rather than securing a permanent switch to Ibrox.

It's a worrying interview for Rangers, who are reportedly desperate to keep him at the club next season and are even in talks to sign him on a permanent deal.

Another Loan Should be Rangers' Priority

Signing Moore on a permanent deal in the summer transfer window is going to be very difficult for Rangers, and by the sounds of it, he might not be overly keen on the idea.

If the Glasgow giants can secure another loan deal for Moore next season, if he's not going to be in the plans of Roberto De Zerbi at Tottenham for now, then that could be the ideal solution.

After a year of gaining experience in the Scottish Premiership, the 18-year-old could go to another level next term, and he could be crucial in Rangers' efforts to win the title.

Tottenham Hotspur have exploded into the race to sign Fulham attacker Harry Wilson this summer, although they face competition from some of the Premier League's biggest clubs for his signature, according to TEAMtalk.

While Tottenham's short-term focus remains on staying in the Premier League under new manager Roberto De Zerbi, they also need to start making plans for what they are going to do in the transfer market this summer to ensure there is a big improvement next term.

Of course, the level of target they can bring in will likely depend on which division they find themselves in for 2026-27, with relegation to the Championship still a distinct possibility with seven matches left to play.

De Zerbi will begin work on the training ground immediately to ensure that his Spurs side are ready to try and pick up their first league win of 2026 when they travel to Sunderland a week on Sunday.

Tottenham are currently one point clear of the drop zone, but they will start the match against the Black Cats in the bottom three should West Ham United beat Wolves 48 hours earlier.

Tottenham Identify Harry Wilson as 'Key Target'

According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham are set to join the growing list of top Premier League clubs looking to prise Wilson away from Craven Cottage this summer.

The 29-year-old is set to be one of the most in-demand Premier League free agents this summer, with his Fulham contract currently set to expire at the end of the season.

The Cottagers have made their position clear on wanting to keep the Wales international in west London, but no agreement has been reached with an exit appearing increasingly likely given the level of interest in his services.

The report adds Wilson has emerged as a key target for Spurs and new manager De Zerbi, with a move across London a 'concrete' possibility.

However, Tottenham will face competition for his signature from Liverpool and Manchester United, who could both be competing in the Champions League next season, with the duo also keen on the attacker.

Wilson is Perfect Signing for Tottenham

If De Zerbi does keep Tottenham in the Premier League, then Wilson could be one of the smartest signings they make this summer.

The Welshman has been in outstanding form for Fulham in the Premier League this season, scoring 10 goals and providing six assists in 29 top-flight outings for the Cottagers.

That form has led him to be described as 'one of the best players in the Premier League in that final third' by one PA journalist, and it's hard to argue given his goal contribution returns.

The fact that Wilson can be landed on a free transfer is just an added bonus, and if Spurs can get him for nothing, it would allow them to put more money towards other positions in a squad that looks to need a major overhaul.

Alasdair Gold says Mathys Tel could ‘really flourish’ under Roberto De Zerbi at Tottenham Hotspur following the Italian’s appointment on a five-year deal.

The 46-year-old manager officially replaced Igor Tudor on Tuesday and is preparing for his first game in charge, a visit to Sunderland in the Premier League next weekend.

While there has been a lot of guessing about how De Zerbi’s first Tottenham line-up could look, Gold predicts the Italian ‘will like’ Tel as the Frenchman suits his tactical approach.

Tel has three goals in 31 appearances in all competitions this season and started Spurs’ last three league games under Tudor, as well as both legs of their Champions League last-16 tie with Atletico Madrid.

Alasdair Gold: Tel Could Flourish Under De Zerbi

Gold, speaking on his YouTube channel, said De Zerbi’s tactical approach is based on ‘a lot of fast play’, which is why Tel could potentially flourish under the Italian.

“[De Zerbi] like speed up front, likes a lot of fast play. I think he'll like Mathys Tel, certainly could really flourish under him.”

Tel is one of the few Tottenham players who have managed to stay fit all season so far, although the forward did have to wait for his chance to impress.

The 20-year-old was rarely a starter under Thomas Frank before his sacking in February and was left out of Tottenham’s Champions League squad for the majority of the league phase.

Amid his limited playing time, Tel, who controversially claimed Frank 'didn't like him', was briefly linked with a loan exit in January, just six months after joining Spurs permanently from Bayern Munich on a six-year deal.

Tel spent the second part of last season on loan in north London and has nine goal contributions in 51 appearances for the club to date.

De Zerbi Facing Selection Headache

De Zerbi has been dealt an injury blow at Tottenham before even taking his first training session, after Senegal midfielder Pape Matar Sarr missed the match against Zambia on Tuesday.

The 22-year-old has suffered a shoulder injury that resulted in his absence, becoming the 10th injured Tottenham player ahead of De Zerbi’s first game in charge at Sunderland next weekend.

Wilson Odobert, James Maddison, Yves Bissouma, Guglielmo Vicario and Dejan Kulusevski are all looking set to miss the upcoming fixture at the Stadium of Light.

Mathys Tel, Mohammed Kudus, Rodrigo Bentancur and Ben Davies are in contention to make a return ahead of a crucial run of Premier League fixtures for relegation-threatened Spurs, who sit 17th with seven games left.

Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Sandro says he ‘doesn’t know yet’ whether he will be part of Roberto De Zerbi’s coaching staff this season.

The Italian manager signed a five-year deal with the north London club this week and could go into his first game next weekend at Sunderland with a potentially new-look coaching team.

De Zerbi is used to bringing a large backroom staff with him to clubs, and reports in Italy have named former AC Milan and Italy defender Alessandro Nesta as a possible addition.

However, it appears the Italian will not be making his way to N17 as things stand, as he is instead focused on taking another head coach role.

Sandro, as quoted by Spurs Army, has issued an update on joining De Zerbi at Tottenham before the end of the campaign, saying he ‘doesn’t know yet’ whether the move will happen.

Sandro was captain at Serie A side Benevento under De Zerbi and completed a coaching internship with Brighton, where the Italian spent almost two seasons.

Sandro only worked with De Zerbi for one season at Benevento but revealed he ‘fell in love in a week’ with the Italian, also praising him as the best coach he worked under.

The former Brazil international spent four years at Tottenham from 2010 to 2014, making 106 appearances in all competitions and scoring three goals.

Tottenham Considered Re-Hiring Postecoglou

Tottenham considered re-hiring former manager Ange Postecoglou before bringing in De Zerbi on a five-year deal.

According to journalist Alasdair Gold, the north London club ‘very briefly’ looked at Postecoglou’s candidacy following the Australian’s sacking at Nottingham Forest:

“They did look at other short-term options as well. I am told that they, very briefly, did consider a short-term return for Ange Postecoglou and when I say brief, I mean literally, that really shouldn't be made into anything more than that.”

Postecoglou was relieved of his duties at Spurs at the end of last season after leading the club to the Europa League title in his second year.

De Zerbi Among Best-Paid Managers

De Zerbi’s eye-watering deal at Tottenham has made him one of the best-paid managers in the Premier League, with the Italian set to pocket around £8 million per year.

Only Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola and Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta are believed to be on more lucrative deals than the Italian, who officially replaced Igor Tudor as Spurs boss on Tuesday.

Tottenham are one of the sides showing an interest in AC Milan left-back Pervis Estupinan, who has previously worked under new manager Roberto De Zerbi, according to a report from Milan Live.

Spurs recently confirmed the appointment of De Zerbi on a five-year deal, with his first task being to keep them in the Premier League after a dismal season.

Focus will then quickly shift to the transfer market, as there's no doubt they'll need to bring in a host of new additions if they want to avoid enduring another difficult campaign.

Whether Tottenham can avoid the drop remains to be seen, but it's going to be an interesting summer transfer window for the north London club, whatever happens.

If Tottenham remain in the Premier League, Spurs are likely to be busy in the market, and there's no doubt De Zerbi will be demanding plenty of signings.

Tottenham Eyeing Former De Zerbi Star

According to a report from Milan Live, left-back Estupinan looks set to leave Milan in the summer transfer window, and there's a chance he could end up at Tottenham.

Spurs are interested in Estupinan, who previously worked under De Zerbi at Brighton, and the new Tottenham manager is believed to be a strong admirer himself.

The report confirms that he will be leaving this summer, with his representatives now exploring new opportunities ahead of the 2026/2027 campaign.

Estupinan, who De Zerbi thinks can be 'one of the best in the world', hasn't been a regular for Milan this season, starting just 12 Serie A games, playing a total of 888 minutes.

The Ecuadorian international enjoyed some of the best football of his career under De Zerbi, producing 16 goals and assists combined in 64 matches. Estupinan has also only played under Unai Emery more than De Zerbi, so the Tottenham manager knows him better than most.

Tottenham Could Eye New Left-Back

With Ben Davies being out of contract at the end of the season, Spurs could look to bring in a new left-back in the summer transfer window ahead of the 2026/2027 season.

Souza was brought to the club back in January, but the young Brazilian is at the beginning of his career and is not quite ready to be playing in the Premier League every single week.

If Spurs remain in the Premier League, they'll likely want to bring in reinforcements all over the pitch, so it's certainly plausible that a new left-back could arrive during the summer transfer window.

Roberto De Zerbi has been tipped to unleash a forgotten Tottenham Hotspur star who is 'not everyone's cup of tea', by Football London correspondent Alasdair Gold.

The Italian was confirmed as Tottenham's new manager on a five-year deal this week, with the north London outfit landing the manager they have wanted for months, and who was their top target if their search extended to the summer.

Spurs' precarious position in the Premier League meant they had to act now, with De Zerbi performing a U-turn and taking the job now having been offered a long-term contract to put him in the top three best-paid managers in the Premier League.

Tottenham have also offered De Zerbi further power away from just the playing side of things as part of the new project, with GIVEMESPORT sources understanding that the 46-year-old will have a say on who the club's next sporting director will be.

Before that, the former Brighton boss needs to keep the club in the top flight, with Spurs lying one point above the relegation zone and an unthinkable relegation to the Championship with just seven matches left to play.

Gold: De Zerbi Will Really Like Rodrigo Bentancur

Now De Zerbi's appointment has been confirmed, and fan excitement is building at the coup the club has pulled off, Gold has begun to think about which players could potentially thrive under the Italian at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The 46-year-old has a distinct and unique way of playing that has seen Guardiola previously label him as 'one of the most influential managers of the last 20 years', while Liverpool boss Arne Slot called him 'one of the best managers in the world' before his side's Champions League tie with Marseille at the beginning of the year.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Gold tipped the divisive Bentancur as someone De Zerbi could immediately take to.

He said: "I've got a funny feeling that he's going to like Rodrigo Bentancur as well.

"I know he's a player that's not everyone's cup of tea. But I think in terms of tactical and possession-based football, yes, he can be a little bit iffy with his passing sometimes, but actually as someone that was used to being in the hub of that Juventus team, the three-time Serie A title winner could fit in quite well."

Having been a regular in the Tottenham team in the first half of the season under Thomas Frank, the Uruguay international has become a forgotten man having been out since January after suffering a hamstring injury against Bournemouth.

The 28-year-old underwent surgery at the time and the latest update prior to the international break was that the South American was progressing well in his recovery.

Whether that progress is enough to see him make De Zerbi's first matchday squad remains to be seen, but it seems as though he has a good chance of being available for selection for the trip to Sunderland on April 12 unless he suffers any setbacks.

Mauricio Pochettino is privately 'gutted' after Tottenham Hotspur snubbed him to appoint Roberto De Zerbi now instead, according to GIVEMESPORT sources.

Tottenham decided to go all out to hire De Zerbi as their new permanent head coach in the last week, despite the Italian making it clear previously that he had no intention of taking on a job until the summer.

However, Spurs decided that because their situation was so precarious in the Premier League, they needed to take drastic action and get their man now, rather than hire another interim boss like Igor Tudor after that experiment failed miserably.

De Zerbi has been tasked with steering Spurs away from the drop zone, which they could find themselves in by the time they kick off the Italian's first match in charge against Sunderland a week on Sunday, should West Ham United beat Wolves next Friday.

A disastrous campaign has left the north Londoners one point above the bottom three with just seven matches left to play, with their situation worsened by the 3-0 defeat to fellow relegation rivals Nottingham Forest, which ended Tudor's 44-day reign.

Pochettino 'Gutted' as Tottenham Appoint De Zerbi

As GIVEMESPORT sources revealed following the departure of Thomas Frank in February, De Zerbi and Pochettino were the two main managerial candidates for the summer.

Had Tottenham's search reached that stage, it would likely have been a two-horse race between the duo for the job in north London.

However, GMS understands that De Zerbi had actually overtaken Pochettino as Spurs' preferred target, given they also tried to bring him in before Frank, after Frank went, and again before he agreed to a U-turn to join now.

The main issue with Pochettino throughout was that, even though he is admired by club chiefs and the fanbase, who made it clear they would welcome him back by chanting his name during the reigns of Frank and Tudor, he is managing the USA at this summer's World Cup.

With a focus on that, the Argentine was unlikely to be available to join Spurs until later in the summer, which Tottenham clearly can't afford given the situation they find themselves in now, and in the last two seasons when it comes to their Premier League standing.

Pochettino Has Plenty to Ponder Ahead of World Cup

Pochettino will need to quickly respond to the fact that he won't be returning to Tottenham this summer, and focus all of his energy on taking the USA as far as he can in their home World Cup.

Hopes would have been high following the two November friendlies, when the host nation beat Paraguay and then thrashed Uruguay 5-1.

However, Pochettino and his men were brought back down to Earth with successive home defeats against two European countries.

A 5-2 defeat by Belgium was followed up by a 2-0 reverse against Roberto Martinez's Portugal, with the USA knowing they need to improve if they want to beat some of the top European nations at the World Cup.

Tottenham considered making a surprise move to re-appoint former manager Ange Postecoglou, before bringing Roberto De Zerbi to north London, according to reliable reporter Alasdair Gold.

Spurs were in the market for a new manager last month after Igor Tudor left the club following a disappointing few weeks in charge.

Tottenham are battling to stay in the Premier League and were forced to take action after Tudor failed to make an impact, with De Zerbi brought in on a five-year deal.

The market for managers was difficult at the time of Tudor’s sacking, with the likes of Mauricio Pochettino and Oliver Glasner, who may have ended up on Spurs’ shortlist, not available until the summer.

Tottenham Considered Surprise De Zerbi Alternative

Speaking on his YouTube channel, reliable journalist Gold has been discussing Tottenham’s pursuit of a new manager, and how they ended up bringing in De Zerbi.

Gold has suggested that he’s been told Spurs did consider the prospect of reappointing Postecoglou, albeit very briefly.

“They did look at other short-term options as well. I am told that they, very briefly, did consider a short-term return for Ange Postecoglou and when I say brief, I mean literally, that really shouldn't be made into anything more than that.

"I think it was something that they thought about. Would it even be doable? And as I always go back to what I said previously about that, if you're an organisation and you've just paid someone a huge amount of compensation, you're probably not to look to bring them straight back in and give them another job with more money.”

It would have certainly been a controversial and surprise appointment if Spurs had brought Postecoglou back to north London, and it perhaps shows the difficulties Tottenham had in terms of finding a new manager.

Tottenham Made the Right Decision

Looking back in hindsight at the end of the season, appointing De Zerbi might turn out to be a mistake, but it’s a risk Spurs needed to take.

Bringing Postecoglou back to the club wouldn’t have been a smart move, with the Australian manager proving with Nottingham Forest that he struggles with a side competing near the bottom of the Premier League table.

De Zerbi will need time for the players to adapt to his demands and style, but Spurs will be hoping he can make enough of an impact to win a handful of games, before being given time to fully implement his system in the summer.

Tottenham are looking to bring in reinforcements in the summer transfer window, and according to Caught Offside, they've now made contact with the representatives of Sara ahead of a possible move.

Spurs could be set for a busy summer after such a disappointing season, which has them in the relegation battle in the Premier League.

The north London club have now solved their managerial situation, with Roberto De Zerbi signing a five-year deal, replacing Igor Tudor, who left the club late last month.

Reinforcements will be necessary if Tottenham want to head back in the right direction and become European contenders again, and they'll need to add new additions in order to suit De Zerbi's style.

Tottenham are likely to bring in new signings all over the pitch, with Sara now being linked with a move back to England.

Tottenham Eyeing Gabriel Sara Deal

According to a report from Caught Offside, Tottenham have made contact with those close to Sara ahead of a possible move in the summer transfer window.

It's claimed that Sara would be keen on a move to the Premier League, but Galatasaray are hoping to keep the midfielder later this year.

The Turkish club would reportedly demand in the region of £39m to allow him to depart, with Spurs now exploring a deal to secure his signature.

Sara, described as 'magical', would be happy to sacrifice playing in the Champions League in order to make the move to the Premier League, which would give Tottenham a boost if they manage to avoid dropping down to the Championship.

The Brazilian star is believed to be one of Tottenham's main targets for the summer, providing they remain in the Premier League.

Sara Could Add Goalscoring From Midfield for Tottenham

Although playing in midfield, Sara is a huge contributor in terms of goals and assists.

The 26-year-old has provided seven goals and assists in the league for Galatasaray this season, even hitting 25 during his final season at Norwich City in the Championship.

Spurs' second and third top goalscorers in the Premier League are defenders, so there's no doubt they need to start adding goals and creativity from midfield.

Richarlison leads the way in first with nine goals, while Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven are in second and third on just four.