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A new report has shed light on how bad Tottenham’s financial position is heading into the summer window and how crucial it is for the club to qualify for the Champions League to continue investing in the first-team squad.

While releasing Tottenham’s financial numbers last month, Daniel Levy warned Tottenham fans that their current transfer spending is not sustainable.

It was reported by The Telegraph a few days ago that Levy’s warning should be taken seriously, with Spurs needing to sell players before they could buy this summer.

It was explained that while the Lilywhites have some wiggle room in terms of PSR, the club simply do not have the funds to spend big this summer unless there is a significant injection of cash from ENIC.

Tottenham’s transfer debt is dangerously high

Football.London have now explained that Tottenham Hotspur find themselves in this difficult position due to their increasing transfer debt.

The outlet explains that most of their transfers have been done on credit in recent years, with Tottenham’s transfer payables (the money owed to clubs on players they have already signed) currently standing at a whopping £337m.

In that metric, Spurs are second only to London rivals Chelsea, who have accumulated a transfer debt of £479m.

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As a result, Tottenham have been eating into their cash reserve, which has gone down from £198m at the financial year ending in 2023 to just £79m as of March 31, 20204.

It is suggested that Spurs will not want to continue adding to their transfer debt and would thus have to operate smartly this summer by selling players before they can buy.

Ange Postecoglou could ease Tottenham’s financial concerns

Ange Postecoglou might not be in charge of Tottenham beyond the summer, but he can do the North London club a huge favour on his way out by winning the Europa League.

If Spurs win the competition and secure entry into the Champions League, that would bring in a significant amount of guaranteed funds, thus giving the Lilywhites a little more wiggle room in the transfer market.

Football.London point out that Aston Villa were able to bag £90m as a result of participation fees, prize money and additional matchday revenue in the Champions League this season.

Unless Tottenham get a similar financial boost, Spurs fans should be braced for a tough summer.

The Tottenham Hotspur players have been training today ahead of Thursday’s all-important Europa League semi-final first leg against FK Bodø/Glimt.

Tottenham Hotspur are set to turn their attention swiftly to Europa League action tomorrow night after the disappointing 5-1 defeat to Liverpool. It was yet another awful perfornance which marked Spurs’ 19th loss of the Premier League season.

However, attention now shifts to Bodø/Glimt, who come into the tie against Tottenham after an emphatic 3-0 victory over KFUM on Sunday.

The first leg, which will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, is a critical one, as Spurs will want to take a strong advantage to Norway for the return leg. The margin for error is slim.

Heung-min Son did not train with Tottenham ahead of tie

The Tottenham Hotspur first-team squad have been going through a series of drills as part of the training session at Hotspur Way as they conclude their preparations ahead of the fixture.

Despite the doubt surrounding Heung-min Son’s involvement, the South Korean was not able to train ahead of clash against Bodø/Glimt which means he will all but likely not be involved in the match.

Among the players spotted taking part in the Tottenham training session were:

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Goalkeepers

Alfie Whiteman, Guglielmo Vicario, Brandon Austin, Antonin Kinsky, Fraser Forster

Defenders

Ben Davies, Destiny Udogie, Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Sergio Reguilon, Mikey van de Ven, Djed Spence, Kevin Danso

Midfielders

Lucas Bergvall, Yves Bissouma, Pape Matar Sarr, Archie Gray, Mikey Moore, Wilson Odobert, Rodrigo Bentancur, Brennan Johnson, James Maddison.

Forwards

Timo Werner, Dominic Solanke,, Dane Scarlett, Mathys Tel, Richarlison

The long and short of it is that every single Tottenham player made it out of the Liverpool defeat without fresh injuries, and Postecoglou has a near fully fit squad to pick from aside from Son and Radu Dragusin.

According to an update from Italy, Tottenham Hotspur could offer one of their midfielders to AC Milan as part of a deal to sign Fikayo Tomori.

Tottenham Hotspur eventually signed Kevin Danso from Lens in the final days of the January transfer window, but not before trying and failing to sign an England international.

At that time, it was reported by a few outlets that Spurs made a move for Fikayo Tomori, but the AC Milan man turned down the chance to join the Lilywhites.

Over recent weeks, some outlets have said that Tottenham could go back in for Tomori this summer, with the centre-back thought to be valued by Milan at £26m.

Tottenham come up with an alternative plan to sign Fikayo Tomori

SpazioMilan have now reported that Milan are set to make big changes to their backline this summer, with Tomori expected to be sold.

The report claims that Tottenham still retain an interest in the 27-year-old, and suggests that they could use a different strategy to land the player.

It is asserted that Spurs are considering offering Rodrigo Bentancur to Milan as part of the deal to sign Tomori.

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Sergio Conceicao’s side are said to be keeping a close eye on the Uruguayan’s situation as he is set to enter the final year of his contract.

Spurs are working on a new contract for Rodrigo Bentancur

It first emerged over a month ago that Spurs had begun talks with Bentancur’s representatives over a new contract, with the early discussions thought to be encouraging.

However, since then, it has also been revealed that Bentancur has transfer interest from other clubs if Tottenham are unable to tie him down to a new deal.

This is certainly a situation to keep your eye on, and Spurs will be hoping that the 27-year-old’s head does not get turned due to the growing interest in his services.

A report from Spain has explained that it will not be easy for Atletico Madrid to sign Cristian Romero from Tottenham, even though the Argentine has already given his approval to the transfer.

It has been widely reported over the last few weeks that Atletico Madrid have made contact with Cristian Romero regarding a summer transfer.

It has been claimed that Romero is interested in a transfer to Atletico Madrid and has his heart set on working with Diego Simeone after holding talks with the Argentine coach.

The prospect of a summer transfer to the Metropolitano Stadium for the Spurs vice-captain was boosted even further when last week, Romero admitted that he would love to play in Spain.

Big gap between Tottenham and Atletico Madrid’s valuation of Cristian Romero

Mundo Deportivo have now become the latest outlet to confirm that the Tottenham Hotspur vice-captain has indeed given his approval to sign for the Spanish giants this summer.

However, the publication explains that there is still one major roadblock that would have to be overcome: Tottenham’s asking price.

Even though Romero has two years left on his Tottenham contractl, the North Londoners are said to be demanding as much as €80m (£68m) to part ways with the World Cup winner.

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However, the report claims that Atletico are only willing to offer around €40m-€50m (£34m-£42.5m), which means that a significant gap needs to be bridged between the two clubs.

Atletico’s plan to sign Romero on a discount

Earlier this week, one Argentine outlet explained how Atletico plan to bridge the gap between their valuation and Tottenham’s.

It was suggested that Romero could push for a Tottenham transfer, forcing the club to bring down their asking price and potentially making it easier for Atletico to land the defender..

Tottenham’s Premier League campaign continues to go from bad to worse, and Opta’s supercomputer has now offered a grim prediction on where the Lilywhites will finish.

Tottenham’s 5-1 loss at Anfield on Sunday was their 19th defeat of the season, which is the joint-most games Spurs have now lost in a 38-game Premier League campaign.

If Tottenham Hotspur lose one of their four remaining games, it will be the most losses that the club have ever posted in any Premier League campaign.

Additionally, Spurs need eight more points to surpass their lowest-ever points tally in the Premier League era, which stands at 44.

Opta’s supercomputer predicts Tottenham’s final points tally

Opta has crunched the numbers and predicted the number of points each club will end up with, and they expect Spurs to set a new record.

The data analysis platform predicts that Ange Postecoglou’s men will end the season with 42 points, making it their worst-ever tally in the three and a half decades since the start of the Premier League.

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That tally is expected to see Tottenham finish in 16th place, with only West Ham and the three relegated clubs behind them in the standings.

Spurs’ sole focus will be on the Europa League

While Postecoglou will want to avoid this unwanted record, his priority will be to keep his key players fresh for the Europa League encounters.

That means that he will continue rotating his squad in the Premier League, with further losses thus appearing inevitable for the Lilywhites.

However, all of Tottenham’s struggles in the league will be forgotten if the side can somehow lift the Europa League trophy against all odds.

Somehow, Ange Postecoglou could go down in history as the man who simultaneously ended Tottenham’s infamous 17-year trophy drought, while also leading them to their worst Premier League season in history. It’s a funny old game.

Tottenham winger Bryan Gil has more or less confirmed what many suspected, revealing that his time in North London is drawing to a close as both he and the club prepare to part ways this summer.

Tottenham Hotspur are expected to be busy in the upcoming transfer window, with multiple exits on the cards as part of a squad reshuffle ahead of next season.

While no sales have been confirmed yet, we believe that up to ten players could be on their way out of Spurs this summer.

In fact, if Tottenham play their cards right, they could be looking at a potential £150 million windfall from departures alone, which would give them serious leverage heading into the market.

One of the more likely exits is that of Bryan Gil. The Spanish winger is currently out on loan at Girona, where he has shown flashes of his quality despite his season being disrupted by injury.

Girona are reportedly keen to keep Gil, and there’s a growing sense that a permanent move could be on the table.

Bryan Gil confirms Tottenham exit ahead of summer transfer window

Speaking ahead of the summer window that opens earlier than usual, Bryan Gil has essentially confirmed that he’ll be leaving Spurs at the end of the season, saying the decision to move on was mutual.

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Talking to Spanish channel ‘El After de Post United’, as relayed by Estadio Deportivo, Gil was candid about his future, making it clear that his Spurs chapter is nearing its end.

He said, “I haven’t given it much thought because I’m focused on recovering as best as possible and being back.

“That’s something my agent will tell me where things are going, but they told me, and I told them, that the best thing is for us not to continue being linked to Tottenham, but there’s no problem or bad feeling, quite the opposite”

He went on to express gratitude for his time at the club, saying: “They bet on me when I was young, and they’ve treated me fairly well, but if I have to go back there, I’ll focus on giving my best as always.

“I’m calm because no one can have a bad word to say about me not being professional, without playing. I’ve always trained well, I’ve done what I had to do, so whatever has to happen, will happen. We’ll see where we are next year.”

Girona, Manor Solomon and the wider loan picture at Spurs

Girona reportedly have a €15m (£12.9m) purchase option for Gil, which they can trigger before the end of June, but there’s a belief that with only a year left on the winger’s deal, a lower fee could be negotiated instead.

Of course, Gil is not the only loanee who could move on permanently this summer either. Manor Solomon could also be on his way out of Spurs, especially now that Leeds United have sealed promotion back to the Premier League.

There’s already speculation that the Yorkshire side are considering a move for the Israeli winger, and if the interest is serious, Spurs could be open to cashing in.

Tottenham Hotspur have agreed terms on a new six-year contract with one of their most exciting midfield talents amidst a depressing and dismal Premier League season.

Tottenham’s squad looks set for a shake-up this summer, with contracts coming to an end and big-name players keeping one eye on the exit door.

Cristian Romero has allegedly already said yes to a move to Atletico Madrid, while Ben Davies’ contract technically comes to an end, and Heung-min Son enters the final 12 months of his own deal.

Spurs also have the small matter of Mathys Tel to deal with. The Bayern Munich starlet is on loan in North London, and Tottenham have to decide whether to invest in a permanent transfer. Spurs have an option to buy Tel but are keen to negotiate a discount with the Bundesliga giants.

Lucas Bergvall signs new six-year deal with Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur announced on Tuesday evening that Lucas Bergvall has put pen to paper on a new six-year contract, which will run until 2031.

Despite playing football in the Swedish Allsvenskan just last season, Bergvall has gone on to feature 45 times for the Lilywhites so far this season. In fact, the young Swede has become an integral part of the Tottenham engine room.

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Glenn Hoddle has already claimed that Bergvall will be a ‘frightening’ player in four years, and the Spurs youngster has now committed the next six to Tottenham Hotspur.

Alasdair Gold has also revealed that Bergvall looks stronger and stronger by the week, likely because he keeps following Dejan Kulusevski’s routine in the Hotspur Way gym.

Spurs likely offered Bergvall a pay rise but they can’t stop there

In the peak days of Mauricio Pochettino, it felt like key players were offered fresh deals every single year. The likes of Harry Kane, Dele Alli, Eric Dier, Christian Eriksen, Heung-min Son, Jan Vertonghen, Danny Rose, Kyle Walker, Toby Alderweireld and co were always putting pen to paper on new contracts.

That is what every top club has to do. Not only do you have to bring exciting new talent into the squad during the transfer window, but you also have to retain what you already have.

Spurs will find it difficult to convince big-name players to commit to fresh terms after such a disastrous season though, especially if vice-captain Romero jumps ship in the summer.

Tottenham are eyeing a shrewd attacking reinforcement as Dominic Calvert-Lewin emerges as a free transfer target following a rejected contract offer from Everton.

It has been an abysmal campaign for Tottenham Hotspur in every possible way this season. The Lilywhites are sitting in 16th and have lost 19 of their 34 matches in the Premier League.

Indeed, there is a need for a change, and Tottenham would have to spend big if they are to get back to competing with some of the Premier League’s elite.

Several positions could do with more options and extra depth. However, recent reports now suggest that the north London club could add quality to their attack without having to splash the cash.

Tottenham want Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin on a free transfer

According to Fichajes, Spurs are reportedly interested in signing Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin this summer, with the English forward approaching the end of his contract at Goodison Park.

Calvert-Lewin is said to have turned down Everton’s latest offer of a new deal, and Spurs are keeping close tabs on the situation ahead of the summer window.

The 26-year-old has struggled for consistency in recent seasons, mainly due to recurring injuries, but there’s no denying his ability when fit, and a free transfer deal could tempt Tottenham into action.

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Spurs weighing risk-reward of Calvert-Lewin move

Of course, Dominic Calvert-Lewin is Premier League proven and he would be great depth. But there are asterisks as to whether the 26-year-old would be open to making a move to Spurs and become second fiddle to Dominic Solanke – a player Tottenham signed just last season.

Calvert-Lewin has had his fitness struggles and given Spurs’ record of injuries this campaign, question marks remain as to whether a move for a player with an injury record like his would be a smart piece of business, especially when Richarlison has a similar problem.

While there is a chance that the striker signs for Tottenham on a free, Everton are expected to have a busy summer, as a host of players, alongside Calvert-Lewin, are set to be out of contract.

As a result, there is a good chance they will make another play to try and tie him down to a new deal.

Tottenham are said to be lining up a potential £51 million move for West Ham United’s Jarrod Bowen, despite the Hammers insisting the winger is not for sale.

West Ham United, just like Tottenham Hotspur, have been in poor form this season, with the East London side sitting a place below Spurs, who are down in 16th.

A number of West Ham players have been tipped to leave, and Jarrod Bowen, who has been outstanding since his move to the club, is among those attracting attention.

Reports suggest the 28-year-old has doubts about sticking around under Graham Potter, with concerns growing as the Hammers continue to slide. Tottenham have now been named as one of the clubs keeping tabs on Bowen.

Tottenham consider £51 million move for Jarrod Bowen

It has also been revealed that if West Ham United are to improve their PSR Position, they would need to sell players before they can push ahead with moves for their transfer targets this summer.

Tottenham have made contact with Jarrod Bowen. But it is understood that despite the forward’s uncertainty about staying at West Ham, the club remain adamant he’s not for sale.

According to CaughtOffside, however, Tottenham remain keen on signing Bowen, and are now weighing up a potential offer of €60 million (£51 million) for the England international.

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Spurs are not alone in their pursuit, as Liverpool too are said to be weighing up a similar offer. Tottenham and Liverpool are the sides currently showing the most interest, with both clubs on the hunt for a versatile forward who can operate across the front line – a role Bowen fits perfectly.

Spurs eye Bowen amid uncertainty over Heung-min Son and Richarlison

There’s been increasing talk that Heung-min Son’s Tottenham career could come to an end this summer.

Questions also remain over Mathys Tel’s Tottenham future, with no guarantee the club will push to make his loan deal permanent.

Harry Kane was asked to name the person who has been the biggest influence on his career, and the player he named might leave many Tottenham fans surprised.

Kane will undoubtedly go down as one of the best players in the modern era and the striker is certainly far from done as he is continuing to bang in the goals with regularity at the highest level.

One only has to see how far Tottenham Hotspur have fallen this season to see how important the centre-forward was for the Lilywhites over the best part of the last decade.

Tottenham have a first refusal on Kane and Spurs fans will be hoping that their record goalscorer comes back home in the future to see off his career at N17.

Harry Kane names former Tottenham midfielder as his biggest inspiration

Kane has played with several world-class players at Tottenham and England, he also saw the likes of Luka Modric, Ledley King and Robbie Keane in close proximity while he was coming through the ranks of the Spurs academy.

However, the 32-year-old named Scott Parker as his biggest inspiration, revealing how the former Tottenham midfielder influenced him during his younger years.

When asked which player had the biggest impact on his career, Kane told ESPN FC: “Scott Parker at Spurs. He was everything you want in a footballer and a teammate. Every training session he was always 120%, doing stuff after training in the gym.

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There was a time when I was doing my rehab at a similar time to him, when I was about 19, and just talking to him and seeing the way he worked and the way he thought about football really inspired me to have the same sort of work ethic. I’d say he was important to me at that age.”

Scott Parker could be back in a Tottenham tracksuit soon

The Burnley head coach did not just have two excellent seasons at White Hart Lane as a player, but he also began his coaching career in the Hotspur Way academy.

It was reported last week that Parker is being considered by Tottenham as a potential Ange Postecoglou replacement this summer.

The report claimed that the 44-year-old still remains a highly respected figure at the North London club, and given what Kane has said about his professionalism, it is easy to see why.