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Tottenham Hotspur are still battling injury setbacks, but things are looking a little brighter for Roberto De Zerbi ahead of a crucial clash against Chelsea.

Every game at this stage of the season certainly carries a huge amount of weight for Tottenham Hotspur, given their Premier League struggles.

The Lilywhites are still embroiled in a relegation scrap with two games to go, but they will be happy to still have their fate in their own hands.

Up next is a game against Chelsea, and it could very much be a must-win for Spurs depending on how results go in the game between Newcastle United and West Ham United.

Should the Hammers beat Eddie Howe’s side, then Tottenham must secure a victory at Stamford Bridge to stay above the dotted line and keep their two-point lead over Nuno’s men.

Dominic Solanke could return for Tottenham ahead of Chelsea clash

Regardless, Roberto De Zerbi will be aiming for all three points when his side takes to the field against their London rivals.

Fortunately for the Tottenham manager, he does not have any fresh injury concerns to deal with, as all of his players came away from the Leeds game without any injuries.

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In fact, Spurs were handed a boost as James Maddison made his first appearance in a competitive game for over a year. The Englishman got a solid 20 minutes of action under his belt.

However, the injury list at Tottenham could well be reduced further ahead of the Chelsea game.

Dominic Solanke may feature as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury, while Guglielmo Vicario also returned to training over the weekend.

Should the pair return, then Spurs’ injury list could drop to six heading into their penultimate game of the Premier League season.

Spurs face a difficult Stamford Bridge record despite Chelsea’s form slump

Getting a result against Chelsea is absolutely crucial for Tottenham if they are to avoid relegation this season.

However, Spurs are away from home, and their record at Stamford Bridge is far from encouraging, with the Lilywhites winning just the once in their entire history.

Tottenham Hotspur will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of Manor Solomon, who helped Fiorentina secure safety amid their relegation battle.

Many Tottenham Hotspur players in north London will never have imagined being embroiled in a relegation battle when they first signed for Spurs.

However, that has been the reality this season, with Tottenham fighting to avoid the drop to the Championship with just two Premier League games remaining.

Any slip-up at this stage of the campaign could prove pivotal in the survival race, with West Ham United breathing down Spurs’ necks as Tottenham hold only a two-point lead over the Hammers in 18th place.

This gameweek is set to be crucial for both sides, as a West Ham defeat combined with a Tottenham draw would see the Lilywhites secure safety before the final matchday of the season.

Manor Solomon helps Fiorentina avoid relegation

While Tottenham continue their battle in N17, one of their loan stars, Manor Solomon, has also been involved in a survival fight of his own this season.

Solomon is currently on loan at Serie A side Fiorentina, who were themselves battling to avoid relegation from the Italian top flight.

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The Israeli international has certainly played his part, featuring in 17 matches while scoring two goals and registering one assist.

The winger has also had his fair share of injury problems, although since returning to fitness, he has worked his way back into the side and completed three consecutive 90-minute appearances following a hip flexor injury.

On Sunday, the 26-year-old again started on the left wing as Fiorentina secured their Serie A status for next season with a 0-0 draw at home against Genoa.

Tottenham loanee Manor Solomon now faces an uncertain future

Solomon will now return to Tottenham, hoping to fight for a place in north London under Roberto De Zerbi.

The pair previously worked together during De Zerbi’s spell at Shakhtar Donetsk in the 2021-22 season, and Solomon will hope that relationship can help revive his Spurs career after managing just six starts since joining Tottenham in 2023.

Spurs could still be relegated should West Ham outperform them over the final two matches of the season. If that happens, Solomon could prove a valuable asset in the Championship.

The Israeli international enjoyed an outstanding loan spell with Leeds United in the English second tier last season, scoring 10 goals and registering 13 assists in 41 appearances.

Tottenham Hotspur have now identified Nicolo Fagioli as the solution to their midfield uncertainty ahead of the summer transfer window.

There is no denying that Tottenham Hotspur’s midfield under Roberto De Zerbi has looked far better than it did under his predecessors.

The Joao Palhinha and Rodrigo Bentancur partnership has been revitalised, with the pair complementing each other rather well.

Bentancur brings control and composure on the ball, while Palhinha adds energy, tenacity and ball-winning ability to the centre of the pitch.

However, with Palhinha only on loan from Bayern Munich, it remains to be seen whether he will still be at the club next season.

Tottenham step up Nicolo Fagioli interest

A report from Corriere dello Sport now claims that Tottenham Hotspur have a growing interest in Fiorentina midfielder Nicolo Fagioli.

Spurs Web previously reported on Tottenham’s initial interest in Fagioli, although we revealed at the time that a deal looked unlikely. However, much has changed since then.

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It is now understood that while Fiorentina are keen to keep the 25-year-old at the club, there is a feeling that if a ‘mind-blowing offer’ arrives, they may not be in a position to reject it.

Instead, the Serie A side would use the money raised to sign a replacement, knowing that Fagioli’s value has risen enough to attract major clubs.

It is also claimed that Roberto De Zerbi is looking to strengthen his midfield options and sees Fagioli as a player capable of helping in that area.

However, while Tottenham remain keen, there have been no official offers at this stage, although Spurs are believed to be considering a move to convince both the player and Fiorentina.

Spurs could find ideal Rodrigo Bentancur partner in Nicolo Fagioli

Fagioli is a midfielder in a similar mould to Bentancur. He is composed on the ball and capable of dictating play, beating the press and controlling the tempo of matches.

It is a profile Spurs do not have in abundance within their squad, and signing a player of that type would certainly improve the overall balance of the team.

Fortunately for Tottenham, landing Fagioli may not prove overly difficult, given the finances involved are not excessively high.

It is understood that the 25-year-old is valued at around £15m (€18m) on Fiorentina’s accounts, with the Italian club likely to pursue a capital gain.

However, should he be sold this summer, part of the fee earned would go to Juventus, who are due 10 per cent of the profit.

In terms of wages, Fagioli currently earns just €1.8m per season, which could make him easier to tempt with an improved salary offer.

Spurs, however, may have to work closely with former director Fabio Paratici if they are to land the Fiorentina midfielder, with the director expected to play a significant role in any potential transfer.

A new report has shed light on the steps that ENIC have taken to increase their share in Tottenham Hotspur, which may not be popular with fans.

The Lewis family have already rejected several expressions of interest in buying Tottenham since Daniel Levy’s exit as chairman in the summer.

Despite rumours of huge offers from the likes of Brooklyn Earick to buy Tottenham, a sale of the club does not seem to be on the cards for now.

In fact, reports indicate that the Lewis family is committed to overseeing a new era at Spurs where on-pitch success would be prioritised, although Tottenham fans are yet to see much evidence of that so far.

How much ENIC’s share in Tottenham has grown over recent years

The Athletic have now explained that ENIC is granting itself ‘warrants’ to acquire extra shares and to dilute the club’s 30,000 minority shareholders.

The first warrant was issued all the way back in June 2022 when Spurs’ majority owners injected £100m into the club, with the warrants granting ENIC the option to buy up more shares at no extra cost.

The warrants will ‘step up’ by 1.5 per cent annually between March 2025 and June 2032, which means that in six years’ time, they could comprise 15.5 per cent of Tottenham’s 2022 capital base.

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The creation of the warrants has a dilutive effect on the entire shareholding, as it creates a separate pot of shares, but the pot will belong entirely to ENIC.

The outlet explains that ENIC have increased their shareholding in Tottenham from 85.55 per cent in 2022 to 87.62 per cent now following multiple cash injections.

Daniel Levy believes he has a claim to a bigger percentage in Tottenham

It was reported by Bloomberg a month and a half ago that Levy believes he owns more of ENIC than his current 29.88 per cent share to reflect the work he has done to grow the club.

As a result, it was suggested that the 64-year-old is even considering taking his former business partners to court.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly leapfrogged a Serie A giant in the race for a highly-rated centre-back ahead of the summer window.

While Spurs do not know what division they will be playing in next season, speculation suggests that some big names will be on their way out of Hotspur Way this summer, no matter what happens.

Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven are allegedly on the radar of elite clubs, while several sources suggest that Luka Vuskovic is also generating plenty of interest on the back of his breakthrough season at Hamburg.

It has emerged over recent weeks that Spurs are ready to raid Sassuolo for their star defender, and the Lilywhites have just received some good news regarding their transfer pursuit.

Tottenham leapfrog Inter Milan in race for Tarik Muharemovic

A couple of days ago, an Italian outlet revealed that the Sassuolo chairman has travelled to London to hold transfer talks regarding Tottenham target Tarik Muharemovic

This information has been backed up by Corriere dello Sport, who say that Inter were close to agreeing a deal for the 23-year-old centre-back.

The Nerazzurri and Sassuolo looked set to agree a fee between €25m-€30m (£21.7m-£26m) for Muharemovic, but Giovanni Carnevalini’s (the Neroverdi chairman) recent trip to London is described as a ‘major problem’ for Inter.

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It is explained that Carnevalini made the trip to the English capital to agree a deal for the centre-back, with Tottenham named as the ‘likeliest candidate’ to sign the player.

The outlet adds that it is no longer a question of whether Muharemovic will be sold, but more so which club he will end up in this summer.

Other Premier League clubs could challenge Spurs for Muharemovic

Tottenham are not the only English side considering a move for the 23-year-old ahead of the summer window.

Some sources have suggested that Bournemouth and Aston Villa could challenge Spurs for Muharemovic’s signature, with the Cherries and the Villans keen to reinforce their backline.

There continue to be twists and turns regarding the future of Dusan Vlahovic, who has been heavily linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur.

Randal Kolo Muani does not expect to stay at Tottenham beyond this season, while some sources have suggested that Spurs may also cash in on Richarlison this summer.

As a result, Roberto De Zerbi’s men look likely to enter the market for a new number nine, with Tottenham reportedly keeping themselves informed of Vlahovic’s situation.

In fact, Spurs have been installed as one of the favourites in the race to sign the Juvenuts star on a free transfer, with the striker’s current deal running out this summer.

Interest intensifying in Tottenham target Dusan Vlahovic as Juventus hesitate

Over the last few weeks, some Italian publications have claimed that Juventus are making progress in their efforts to tie down Vlahovic to a new deal.

However, a new report in TuttoSport has now claimed that the Serie A giants are ‘hesitating’ to offer the striker the pay rise he is looking for.

Additionally, Vlahovic is also demanding a signing-on bonus while his agent is expecting a commission, which the Bianconeri are not sure they can afford.

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In the meantime, the interest in the rumoured Tottenham Hotspur target is increasing, with clubs from around Europe keeping an eye on his situation.

Newcastle could challenge Spurs for Vlahovic

TuttoSport say that both Bayern Munich and Barcelona are hovering over the Serbian international, but neither club have made a concrete move yet.

It is revealed that Vlahovic has no intention of playing second fiddle to Harry Kane at Bayern, and while Atletico Madrid have also enquired about the former Fiorentina man, even they may not be able to promise him regular minutes.

The report claims that Newcastle United have become the latest club to enter the race for Vlahovic, with the Magpies trying to understand the conditions of the deal.

However, it is pointed out that the Juventus star wants to play Champions League football, which neither Newcastle nor Spurs can offer him next season.

Tottenham Hotspur have received a big blow in their pursuit of a Serie A goalkeeper ahead of the transfer window.

Roberto De Zerbi has publicly backed Guglielmo Vicario and insisted that the Italian is his number one, even though Antonin Kinsky has done exceedingly well in the 29-year-old’s injury absence.

However, reports continue to suggest that Vicario is likely to return to the Serie A this summer, with Inter Milan already having taken decisive steps towards signing the former Empoli man.

Previous reports from Italy have suggested that Spurs may be offered Juventus number one Michele Di Gregorio as Vicario’s replacement this summer, but the Lilywhites’ pursuit of the Bianconeri star just became a lot harder.

Liverpool ready to challenge Tottenham for Michele Di Gregorio

Spurs have now received a blow in their pursuit of the experienced Juventus star as La Gazzetta dello Sport now reveals that Liverpool have entered the race for Di Gregorio.

The report says that the Reds have ‘enquired’ about the 28-year-old as they scour the market for a new number one, with Alisson Becker set to leave Anfield this summer.

The outlet suggests that Di Gregorio would be allowed to depart Turin as he has failed to completely convince the Juve hierarchy.

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However, the outlet adds that the former Monza man’s next destination still remains ‘unclear’, with several Premier League clubs keeping an eye on his situation.

Who are the other goalkeepers on Spurs’ wishlist?

Over the last few weeks, a number of outlets have suggested that James Trafford is Tottenham’s top goalkeeping target as the 23-year-old looks set to leave Man City.

Reports from France have suggested that Spurs have also launched concrete enquiries for Lens’ Robin Risser.

Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Fiorentina midfielder Nicolo Fagioli as Roberto De Zerbi looks to rejig the club’s midfield ahead of next season.

Reports indicate that the Tottenham recruitment department has started studying various central midfielders on the market as the summer window fast approaches.

It has been reported that Spurs have a genuine interest in Fiorentina’s Nicolo Fagioli, who has been a consistent performer in the middle of the park for the Viola this term.

However, it was reported a few weeks ago that the Serie A club had issued Tottenham a ‘hands off’ warning regarding the midfielder, who is also allegedly on the radars of Atletico Madrid and AC Milan.

Roberto De Zerbi is driving Tottenham’s pursuit of Nicolo Fagioli

A new report in Firenze Viola has now confirmed that De Zerbi is a big fan of the 25-year-old and is looking to bring him to North London.

The report says that Fagioli is seen as a perfect fit for the Tottenham boss’s system due to his playmaking abilities and his quality of the ball, with the Lilywhites likely to make a move for the midfielder if they avoid relegation.

However, the outlet makes it clear that Fiorentina are building a new project under their head of football, Fabio Paratici, and they may want to build around the former Juventus star, who has been their most consistent performer this season.

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Fagioli changes his agent amidst Spurs interest

Firenze Viola also says that Spurs ‘may just be the first of a long series of teams’ to knock on the Viola’s door to ask about the Italy international this summer.

It is revealed that Fagioli has now ended his association with CAA Stellar and signed with Giovanni Branchini and Associates ahead of the summer transfer window, which could prove consequential to his future.

The website concludes that the ‘ball is in Fiorentina’s court’, with the Serie A club needing to convince the midfielder of their ambition if they want to keep him at the Artemio Franchi Stadium.

Tottenham Hotspur will have to spend big this summer in order to prise Omar Marmoush away from Manchester City.

The forward has been on the Lilywhites’ radar for a while, with Marmoush being heavily linked with Tottenham in the most recent transfer window.

Spurs allegedly explored a loan deal for the Egypt international in January, with an option to buy, but Pep Guardiola’s men decided against letting him go.

The Lilywhites’ pursuit of the 27-year-old has got complicated ahead of the summer, with Aston Villa allegedly setting their sights on the Spurs target.

How much will Man City demand from Tottenham for Omar Marmoush?

A new report in Football Insider has now confirmed that the Villans have indeed expressed an interest in the City star ahead of the summer.

While it is unclear where Marmoush ranks on Villa’s wishlist, Unai Emery’s men are said to be prioritising adding some firepower to their frontline ahead of their return to the Champions League.

However, it is made clear that City are not planning to sell the forward, and the Midlands club would likely have to spend big to land the player.

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The outlet adds that City will need to be offered close to the £59m they spent on Marmoush 18 months ago to greenlight his sale.

Pete O’Rourke says decision may come down to Marmoush himself

Barcelona have also been credited with an interest in the Spurs target, who has found starts hard to come by at the Etihad this season.

Some sources have claimed that Marmoush may push to leave in search of regular game time, and journalist Pete O’Rourke has now suggested that the decision may ultimately be down to the former Eintracht Frankfurt man rather than Man City.

O’Rourke told Football Insider about the forward: “City did spend big money on Marmoush when they signed him from Frankfurt, so they’ll be looking to recoup most of that. I think a lot of this will come down to the player’s own plans to be playing regularly, and he might have to push for a move away.”

Italian journalist Nicolo Schira has weighed in on the reports crediting Tottenham Hotspur with an interest in Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy.

With Randal Kolo Muani not expected to return to Tottenham next season, the Lilywhites are seemingly scouring the market for a striker ahead of the summer.

One of the options on their wishlist is an experienced centre-forward, who has been extremely prolific over the last four years, and has managed 21 goals and six assists this season for Borussia Dortmund.

The player in question is Serhou Guirassy, who Spurs have reportedly scouted several times this season.

Tottenham will make Serhou Guirassy move under one condition

A German outlet suggested a couple of days ago that Tottenham are battling AC Milan and Juventus for the Dortmund striker’s signature this summer.

Spurs’ interest in the 30-year-old has now been backed up by Nicolo Schira, who confirmed that the Lilywhites have shown an interest in the Guinea international.

The journalist is confident that we will see Tottenham Hotspur press ahead with a move for Guirassy if they stay in the Premier League.

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Schira wrote on X: “Tottenham have shown interest in BVB’s striker Serhou Guirassy. If THFC stay in the Premier League, Spurs will make an attempt to try to sign him.”

Will Spurs be tempted to cash in on Richarlison?

The big decision De Zerbi faces this summer is on the future of Richarlison, who has just a year left on his Tottenham contract.

The 29-year-old has been Spurs’ top scorer this season, with 11 goals and five assists across all competitions so far.