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Tottenham’s search for a potential buyer is set to be affected significantly as a new regulator for English football will soon be passed into law, and a very interesting detail has now come to light about the new regulator.

Over the last 12 months, there have been plenty of rumours doing the rounds regarding a potential takeover or a minority investment into Tottenham Hotspur.

It was first reported that former Newcastle owner, Amanda Staveley had held talks with Daniel Levy, but that now appears to have fizzled out.

Earlier this year, it was revealed that several American investors had shown interest in buying a stake in Spurs, but even that has not amounted to much so far.

More recently, it has been rumoured that a group of private investors from Qatar have shown interest in a full buyout of Tottenham.

However, none of these talks have progressed, with Spurs fans still waiting for concrete news regarding a potential takeover of the club, with many Tottenham supporters wanting to see the back of Daniel Levy and ENIC.

TBR Football point out that Spurs have been on the market since April of last year and one factor is about to affect Daniel Levy’s search for an investor.

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A regulator for English football will soon be passed into law, with a bill currently making its way through parliament.

Among his many duties, the incoming regulator will have the power to introduce a new owners’ and directors’ test, and he could veto any takeovers if he feels that the parties buying any Premier League club do not pass the test.

Interestingly, the outlet reveals that the government’s preferred candidate to chair football’s new independent regulator, David Kogan, is a Spurs fan.

Kogan, who has an impressive CV spanning media, marketing and politics, will be expected to be impartial in that role, but TBR Football suggest that it might help Tottenham to have someone who understands the club in a position of power.

Tottenham hierarchy will have one immediate concern

It does not appear as if a takeover is imminent and the club will thus have to plan for the upcoming transfer window without the expectation of any outside investment.

Daniel Levy has already warned that Tottenham’s recent transfer spending is not sustainable, which indicates that the club are not prepared to take any gambles this summer.

Eric Dier could be set for another fresh start, with the former Tottenham defender reportedly on the verge of leaving Bayern Munich for a new challenge in France.

Several players have departed Tottenham Hotspur and gone on to lift trophies elsewhere, finding success that often eluded them in north London.

Eric Dier, who found himself sidelined under Ange Postecoglou, could now be close to joining that list.

The Englishman may yet get his hands on silverware should Bayern Munich clinch the Bundesliga title before the season wraps up.

That would be a parting gift for Dier, who, according to recent reports, appears to be nearing the end of his time with the German giants.

Eric Dier set for AS Monaco move after Bayern Munich spell

Eric Dier has featured 45 times across his two seasons with Bayern Munich, registering two goals and one assist for the Bavarian outfit.

With only three matches left in the Bundesliga campaign, the defender now looks to be heading for a send-off, closing the chapter on his time in Germany.

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Reports from Fabrizio Romano indicate that Dier has agreed on a deal with AS Monaco. The Journalist has appended his “here we go” seal of approval, suggesting an agreement is already sealed.

The proposed move will see Dier sign a contract with the Ligue 1 side until June 2027, with an option for an additional year.

Dier eyes Bundesliga title before summer transfer

Dier’s move to Bayern Munich certainly raised a few eyebrows at the time, largely due to the perception that the former Spurs man was past his peak years. Still, he has proven a reliable option when called upon.

He even managed to get on the scoresheet in Bayern Munich’s Champions League quarter-final second leg tie against Inter Milan, although his contribution was ultimately not enough to see the team through.

Now, with a Bundesliga title still within reach, Dier has a chance to bow out on a high and finally secure a major honour in his career.

Tottenham Hotspur are one of two Premier League clubs exploring a move for Nico Gonzalez, who is currently on loan at Juventus, but the English duo will have to overcome a couple of roadblocks to sign the player.

While Tottenham’s focus for the moment will solely be on winning the Europa League, one would expect the club’s recruitment department to have started planning for the upcoming transfer window, even though we do not know which manager will be in charge of Spurs this summer.

One would expect the Lilywhites to strengthen their forward line, given that Timo Werner’s loan spell comes to an end this June, while Richarlison is expected to leave Tottenham.

It has now been claimed that the North London club are exploring a move for an Argentine international, who has impressed on loan at Juventus this season.

Tottenham eyeing Nico Gonzalez but there is one problem

This report comes from TuttoSport, who say that Nico Gonzalez has emerged as a target for the Lilywhites as well as Brighton.

The 27-year-old, who is on loan at Juventus from Fiorentina, struggled for regular game time at Turin earlier this season but has had a resurgence over the last couple of months.

The winger now has eight goal contributions this season across all competitions but it is revealed that both Premier League clubs are expected to find it difficult to land the player.

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This is because Gonzalez is thought to be feeling ‘indifferent’ about the interest from the Seagulls and Spurs.

One factor could be key to Gonzalez’s future

The report points out that Juventus have not ruled out the possibility of signing the versatile wide-forward permanently this summer.

However, it is explained that given the Bianconeri’s difficult financial situation, they can only sign Gonzalez if they qualify for the Champions League.

The report adds that the Argentine international feels at home in Turin and is determined to make a mark at the Allianz Stadium, thus further complicating Tottenham’s pursuit.

Atletico Madrid are already plotting their first offer for Cristian Romero, but it is expected to be sent straight back by Tottenham Hotspur.

The Tottenham vice-captain’s future has been dominating the headlines over the last few weeks, with several outlets reporting that Romero has said ‘yes’ to joining Atletico Madrid.

Some reports over recent days have even suggested that Romero could agitate to join Atletico this summer if Tottenham try to price him out of a transfer.

The Argentine still has two years left on his deal at the North London club, and it turns out that Atletico are not wasting any time in their efforts to bring the centre-back through the door.

Atletico Madrid’s first offer for Cristian Romero is expected to be turned down

Fichajes have now claimed that Diego Simeone’s men are planning their ‘first former offer’ for the Tottenham Hotspur defender, having been interested in him for a while.

The report says that the La Liga club are ready to put €50m (£42.5m) on the table for Romero early in the transfer window.

However, the outlet says that the bid is not expected to be successful as the North London club are asking for around €70m (£60m) for the 26-year-old.

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Interestingly though, the publication says that Atletico will wait to learn Tottenham’s fate in the Europa League before submitting their offer.

Will Tottenham secretly welcome Cristian Romero’s sale?

Over recent weeks, a number of reports have claimed that Daniel Levy will not make it easy for Atletico to prise Romero away.

However, we also know that the Lilywhites are in a difficult financial situation, with some sources believing that Tottenham need to sell before they can buy this summer.

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.