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Tottenham Hotspur are one of several English clubs eyeing a move for a former Premier League midfielder who is turning a lot of heads in Germany.

Xavi Simons is now starting to live up to his billing at Tottenham after a difficult start to life in England, while the Lilywhites also have the injured trio, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and Lucas Bergvall, who can play as the number ten.

Despite this, it has emerged over recent weeks that Spurs could spend big on bringing another attacking midfielder through the door in the summer.

The Lilywhites have reportedly turned their attention to a 21-year-old, who is turning a lot of heads with his performances out on loan.

Tottenham eyeing move for Bilal El Khannouss

Bilal El Khannouss has thrived in Germany since his loan move from Leicester City to Stuttgart last summer, with the youngster having eight goals and six assists to his name across all competitions so far.

The Moroccan’s performances in the Bundesliga and the Europa League this term have reportedly caught the attention of Tottenham, according to SportsBoom, but there is one complication.

Stuttgart have a €20m (£17.4m) purchase option for El Khannouss this summer, which they are expected to take up.

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However, with Spurs keen to sign him, the young attacker could face some ‘tough choices’ at the end of the season.

Spurs battling three other Premier League sides for El Khannouss

Tottenham are not the only English side tracking the midfielder, who is also on the radar of Leeds United, who were keen to take him to Elland Road last summer as well.

The report says that Crystal Palace also showed interest in El Khannouss last summer, and they continue to admire the player.

Finally, Newcastle United have become the most recent club to enter the race for the Moroccan, with the Magpies viewing him as a potential ‘bargain’ signing.

Tottenham are already laying the groundwork for a managerial change this summer, with one highly-rated coach emerging as a serious contender behind the scenes.

Thomas Frank failed to see out his three-year contract with Tottenham Hotspur, as he was sacked just seven months into the job.

Not many complained about that departure, with Frank struggling to piece together a consistent run of results, while supporters failed to get behind him as he did not deliver the front-foot style of football they crave.

Igor Tudor has now been tasked with steadying the ship and keeping Tottenham in the Premier League. Spurs are also in the Champions League, and the former Juventus man will look to give a good account of himself in that competition.

Tottenham eye Mauricio Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi in manager search

Tudor was only appointed on an interim basis, and his contract is set to expire in June, which should allow Spurs to enter the market for a new manager.

GIVEMESPORT has now revealed that Tottenham have already decided their interim manager will leave and be replaced by a permanent appointment in the summer, even if he overachieves.

It is understood that a return to N17 for Mauricio Pochettino is a strong possibility, with the Argentine one of their top two targets, while former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi, now a free agent after leaving Marseille, is the second name under consideration.

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Pochettino is currently with the United States national team and will only be available after the 2026 World Cup. He remains a fan favourite, with many Spurs supporters urging the club to bring Poch back to north London.

Spurs consider Andoni Iraola approach amid Bournemouth uncertainty

The outlet also revealed that Tottenham are expected to make an approach for Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola in the coming months.

Iraola’s contract at the Vitality Stadium is set to expire this summer and there has been no progress on an extension.

We revealed earlier this month that Iraola is considering a move to Spain to join his boyhood club Athletic Bilbao.

Tottenham and Aston Villa are among four Premier League clubs keeping a close eye on a £43m-rated Ligue 1 attacker, as Spurs weigh up key decisions ahead of a pivotal summer.

Last season’s 17th-place finish and this campaign’s poor run, which has left Tottenham Hotspur in 16th place, are already beginning to have serious financial repercussions.

It was revealed last week that one sponsor is set to leave Spurs at the end of the season, with four different reasons named for the impending departure.

A lack of competitiveness in the league and a lack of ambition in the transfer market were cited as reasons why the sponsorship will not continue.

Tottenham will now have to focus on securing their Premier League status before digging deep in the summer window.

Tottenham monitor Pavel Sulc transfer as Premier League rivals circle

The Daily Mail now report that Tottenham are among several clubs monitoring Lyon attacking midfielder Pavel Sulc.

The 25-year-old has impressed this season, hitting double figures for both goals and assists, with 14 goals and 10 assists in 34 appearances across all competitions.

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He operates best in the attacking midfield role, the same area occupied by Xavi Simons, James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski.

Maddison and Kulusevski have not featured at all this season, with injuries keeping them sidelined. As a result, Simons has been the only recognised number ten for Tottenham.

Spurs face Aston Villa threat in Pavel Sulc transfer race

It is understood that Lyon values the attacking midfielder at £43 million, although the price tag can be negotiated down.

However, Tottenham are not alone in their interest, with Premier League sides Nottingham Forest and Leeds United also keeping tabs on the Czech international.

Aston Villa are considered Tottenham’s biggest threat in the race, while outside England, Atletico Madrid have also shown interest and could rival both Villa and Spurs.

The report adds that Tottenham are looking to strengthen several positions this summer if they retain their Premier League status, while Villa are seeking attacking midfield reinforcements following injuries in that area.

Fresh claims have emerged regarding Daniel Levy’s stance on selling his Tottenham Hotspur shares, with Simon Jordan offering insight into a private exchange between the pair.

Daniel Levy’s departure as Tottenham Hotspur chairman earlier this season did not end his official ties to Spurs.

The former Tottenham chairman still holds a significant 29.88 per cent stake in ENIC, which itself owns an 86.91 per cent majority share in the north London club.

However, there has been talk about Levy wanting to sell his shares, with speculation suggesting there are interested parties.

Those reports were quickly watered down, with claims that Levy’s shares are worth closer to around £800m, after questions were raised about his initial £1 billion valuation. Even buying them out would reportedly not come with any voting rights at Tottenham or a place on the club’s board.

Daniel Levy stepped down from his role as Executive Chairman last September

Speaking on talkSPORT, Simon Jordan has now revealed that he spoke with Daniel Levy during a recent flight.

Explaining that he had briefly spoken to Levy to understand his position, Jordan suggested the former chairman’s opinion is there is more noise than substance around the interest.

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He said: “I had a very brief exchange with Daniel, he was on a flight, just to get some sort of understanding of where he is in it all so that you can get some degree from the horse’s mouth. And his opinion is these guys do not have the money and are creating noise and publicity.”

Jordan went on to give his own opinions and hypotheses on the situation, although it sounds like these particular predictions were unconfirmed by Levy himself.

He said on the former Tottenham chairman: “So, whether that is the positioning from Daniel about the fact that he wants to call their bluff, I mean listen, let us be clear, he will sell his shares in ENIC. You know that is what he will do if the price is met.

“There is pressure, I suspect, is on Daniel because we have seen the noise. We saw some of the suggestions that they are going to go and review the policies of a guy that they let run the club for 25 years, so they are going to go in there and look at the transfer policy and the economics and how the efficiencies of commercial deals were done, oh really?

“Okay, good enough, that really is about probably denigrating Daniel’s reputation and potentially causing him to be put in a corner legally defending himself and making aggravation value in my view. But as far as pressure is concerned, I do not know, maybe Daniel wants a billion quid, but who wouldn’t?

“And maybe he has other ventures to invest in, maybe he wants another football club, maybe he wants to get involved with F1, who knows?”

Spurs uncertainty continues after Daniel Levy’s exit

Levy’s departure was supposed to usher in a new era both on and off the pitch, but chaos remains.

Tottenham have barely made any improvement since the former chairman’s departure, as they currently find themselves in a relegation dogfight.

The poor domestic form has also brought about further uncertainty elsewhere, with one sponsor set to depart Tottenham at the end of the season.

Fans will continue to demand the best from those who run the club, but the trajectory so far inspires little confidence about the direction Tottenham is currently heading.

Slaven Bilic reveals the interesting move he took after seeing Tottenham being criticised for their appointment of Igor Tudor.

Many pundits have questioned Spurs’ decision to turn to a manager with no Premier League experience, given that the club find themselves in a relegation battle.

Tottenham legend Teddy Sheringham has said that he is flabbergasted by Tudor’s appointment, suggesting that the Croat may be in for a rude shock in English football.

One experienced Premier League coach, who knows Tudor well, has now leapt to his compatriot’s defence.

Slavin Bilic claims there has been too much negativity about Tottenham’s appointment of Igor Tudor

Bilic has revealed that he initially turned down an opportunity to speak about Tudor to Sky Sports, but confessed that he decided to give his opinion after seeing the negativity about the move.

The 57-year-old admitted that he had been surprised by the reaction in the British media to the former Juve boss’s arrival.

Bilic wrote in his column for The Telegraph: ‘I was driving last Friday when the news broke that Tottenham Hotspur were going to appoint Igor Tudor as their head coach until the end of the season.

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“We are close, we are both Croatian, we are both from Split, we go back many years, and so I called him – and he was already at the airport. I then got a message from Sky Sports asking if I could do a Zoom call ‘because you know him and people don’t know him in England’, I was like ‘no, I don’t want to get involved’, although, as I say, we are really, really good friends.

“But then! Wow. On Saturday, I read so much negativity. I got so annoyed I called the guy at Sky Sports and said ‘can I do it?’ because, for me, it was ‘wow, what a reaction’. It has been absolute, total negativity about his appointment, which has shocked me. It has been too much. Far too much.”

Bilic claims Tudor’s CV proves he can handle Spurs challenge

The former West Ham boss pointed out that Tudor has already proven in his career that he can turn around difficult clubs.

Bilic is confident that the new Spurs interim head coach can do the same in North London over the coming months.

He added: “Why do I think he can do it? Why do I think he is right for Spurs? Look at his last three jobs: Marseille, Lazio, Juventus. Big clubs, but all very difficult clubs.

“And, it is something we have joked about, he often picks difficult clubs – PAOK in Greece, Galatasaray in Turkey, Udinese in Italy, who he saved twice, and I know what the owner there, Gino Pozzo, can be like as I worked for him at Watford.”

Igor Tudor has delivered his verdict on Randal Kolo Muani’s display against Arsenal, offering insight into both the performance and the substitution that followed.

It was far from the perfect start for Igor Tudor in the Tottenham Hotspur dugout, as the Croatian saw his run of winning his opening match at each of his previous five clubs come to an end in his first Premier League game.

It is difficult to pick out many positives from the 4-1 defeat to Arsenal aside from a decent first-half performance and Randal Kolo Muani’s goal.

The Frenchman opened his Premier League account in a Tottenham shirt with a well-taken finish after showing the desire to press from the front, winning the ball off Declan Rice and slotting beautifully past David Raya.

Tottenham boss Igor Tudor gives verdict on Randal Kolo Muani performance

Muani thought he had a second soon after in the second half, after Arsenal grabbed their second of the game, but the goal was ruled out for offside.

The Paris Saint-Germain forward was later taken off for Richarlison as Tottenham looked to get back into the game.

New Tottenham boss Igor Tudor has now given his assessment of Muani’s display against the Gunners, while also explaining the reason for the substitution.

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Speaking about the striker’s performance and the decision to withdraw him, Tudor told football.london: “He made a good game today.

“We wanted with Dom and Richie to give some new energy. He was not taken out because of his performance, because he played very good. It is a good start and I am happy for him.”

Spurs forward competition could shape Randal Kolo Muani role

One of the five things we learned from Spurs’ defeat to Arsenal is that Muani could very much be one of the biggest beneficiaries of Tudor’s appointment.

The former Juventus manager has worked with the Frenchman before, and during their last spell together, Muani found some form, scoring three goals in the six games Tudor was manager.

That run came after the Paris Saint-Germain forward had gone eight games without a goal. However, the competition for places up top at Spurs is strong, with Richarlison, Mathys Tel and Dominic Solanke all fit and capable of leading the line.

Ultimately, Tottenham will benefit if one of their forwards hits a rich vein of goalscoring form as they battle to stay in the Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur could be in trouble after a heavy defeat in the North London derby, and this has been reflected by the Opta Supercomputer’s predicted Premier League table.

Relegation has become a talking point amongTottenham Hotspur fans in recent weeks, but at first, it seemed like more of a joke.

However, as results continue to go the way of any opponent Spurs face, falling into the drop zone is becoming increasingly likely.

The gap between Tottenham and 18th-place West Ham is getting smaller and smaller and now stands at just four points after a terrible weekend in the Premier League.

Supercomputer increases Tottenham’s chances of relegation

According to the Opta Supercomputer, the likelihood of Spurs getting relegated has increased to 4.35 per cent following their 4-1 defeat to Arsenal.

This reflects a growing lack of confidence in the North London club, as Tottenham’s relegation chances were 3.40 per cent after the Newcastle loss.

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Before that, Spurs had a 2.29 per cent chance of going down, so while the figure remains small, it is clearly creeping up after each passing game.

Spurs have not won a Premier League match this year

Being four or five per cent likely to be relegated is nothing to be concerned about, but perhaps the threat looming over Tottenham is actually much greater.

They are the only team in the Premier League relegation battle who are showing no signs of improvement and have yet to record a league victory since December.

If Spurs lose to Fulham, the Supercomputer will respond accordingly, and before we know it, 4.35 per cent could become 10.

Igor Tudor has offered a timely update on two injured Tottenham Hotspur players ahead of next week, providing a potential lift at a crucial stage of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur’s struggles this season continued even after the appointment of Igor Tudor following the dismissal of Thomas Frank a few weeks ago.

The former Juventus manager failed to get his Tottenham tenure off to a winning start as he saw Arsenal thump Spurs 4-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

There is, of course, no excuse for such humiliation. However, Tottenham’s current injury woes, with just 13 senior players available for the north London derby, is a worrying situation for Tudor to find himself in.

The final 11 games of the season are now crucial as Spurs battle to remain in the Premier League.

Getting his injured players back will also be vital if Tottenham are to stay competitive in both the league and the Champions League.

Some respite appears to be on its way, with Tudor confirming that two Tottenham players are closing in on a return to full fitness.

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When asked by football.london whether any injured players, including Pedro Porro and Kevin Danso, could return for the Fulham game, Tudor offered a brief but hopeful response, saying: “Yeah, probably two of them. We hope.”

Spurs boost could aid Igor Tudor’s system shift

The return of these two players will certainly be a significant boost for Tudor, who prefers a three-at-the-back system.

There is no denying that Joao Palhinha struggled as a makeshift centre-back option against Arsenal, with the midfielder often dragged out of position.

Having Kevin Danso return to that backline should bring more stability heading into the upcoming fixtures.

Opta’s supercomputer has altered its prediction on where Tottenham Hotspur will finish in the Premier League table after a dreadful 4-1 defeat to Arsenal.

Tottenham Hotspur were already in a bleak position ahead of the North London derby and now things are even worse.

West Ham’s draw against Bournemouth means Spurs are now only four points above the relegation zone, while 15th-place Leeds have extended their lead over Igor Tudor’s team.

Should Nottingham Forest defeat a struggling Brighton side on Sunday, Tottenham would drop to 17th unless they are able to get at least a draw against Fulham.

Opta Supercomputer predicts Tottenham’s Premier League finish

The Opta Supercomputer updates its predicted Premier League table after each game and two weeks ago, Spurs were set to finish in 15th.

However, following a defeat to Arsenal, Tottenham are now expected to finish in 16th with a points tally of 43.39.

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The bottom section of the table is predicted to remain largely as it is now, with Leeds finishing one position ahead of Spurs and Nottingham Forest slotting in at 17th. West Ham are predicted to remain in the drop zone.

This would put Tottenham one place and a few points better off than their previous campaign, but then again, 17th and a Europa League trophy is the much better overall season.

The supercomputer has been generous to Spurs

As bad as 16th place sounds, the Supercomputer has actually been kind to Tottenham based on their performances over the past couple of months.

Spurs have only picked up seven points from their 11 most recent Premier League matches. If they record the same number of points from their final 11, their tally for the season will be 36.

Tudor’s first match at the club was certainly one to forget, but Tottenham supporters will hope he can secure victories more easily than Frank and prevent this potential scenario.

They came within touching distance of glory and gave fans one of the greatest seasons in modern Tottenham history, but where is the infamous Mauricio Pochettino squad now?

Since the start of 2026, the theme of nostalgia has dominated social media. Football fans have been revisiting old 2016 line-ups, iconic goals and players viewed through a nostalgic lens.

For Tottenham supporters, that means looking back at the Mauricio Pochettino era. The 2016/17 season represented the peak of Spurs’ modern resurgence, finishing second in the Premier League and going unbeaten at White Hart Lane in its final campaign.

Nearly a decade on, that squad has dispersed. Here’s where they are now.

Mauricio Pochettino’s Best Tottenham Hotspur XI:

Hugo Lloris was Tottenham captain

On his day, Lloris was one of the best keepers in the world. The World Cup-winning captain left in 2024 after more than a decade in North London.

He has since begun a new chapter in MLS with LAFC, winning the US Open Cup in September 2024.

Kyle Walker swapped Spurs for Man City

Walker departed for Manchester City in the summer of 2017, becoming the world’s most expensive defender at the time.

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He became one of the most decorated right-backs in Premier League history, winning multiple league titles and a historic Treble. After a loan spell at AC Milan, he later returned to England with Burnley.

Toby Alderweireld – The singing centre-back

Alderweireld left Tottenham in 2021, moving first to Al-Duhail in Qatar, before returning home to captain Royal Antwerp to its first league title in 66 years.

He is now enjoying retirement and recently appeared on Belgium’s version of The Masked Singer, where he performed the Killers’ “Mr Brightside”.

Jan Vertonghen visited Tottenham recently

Vertonghen ended his eight-year spell at Spurs in 2020, when he joined Benfica on a free transfer.

He later returned to Belgium with Anderlecht, before retiring in 2025. He was warmly welcomed back by Spurs fans in N17 on a recent visit.

Is Danny Rose Tottenham’s greatest modern left-back?

Rose left Spurs permanently in 2021, after nearly 14 years with the club. Alongside Walker, he formed one of the most explosive full-back partnerships in the Premier League.

Following a brief stint at Watford, he stepped away from top-level football and has since spoken candidly about the mental health challenges he faced during his career.

Victor Wanyama was Tottenham’s midfield enforcer

Wanyama anchored Spurs’ midfield in 2016/17, providing the platform that allowed forwards to flourish.

In 2020, he joined CF Montreal in MLS, and later spent a brief spell at Dunfermline Athletic in Scotland. While not officially retired, he has not played since leaving Dunfermline in the Summer of 2025.

Mr underrated Moussa Dembele

Often described by teammates as the most gifted player they have played with, Dembele’s ability to glide past opponents made him central to Pochettino’s system.

He moved to Guangzhou R&F in China in 2019, before retiring from professional football in 2022.

Tottenham would love Christian Eriksen these days

Eriksen departed in January 2020 to join Inter Milan, winning the Serie A title under Antonio Conte.

After his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020, he made a remarkable return with Brentford before joining Manchester United. The 34-year-old now plays in the Bundesliga with Wolfsburg.

Dele Alli only cost five mil

Still only 29, Dele was one of Europe’s most exciting talents at his peak, scoring 18 league goals in 2016/17. He left Spurs for Everton in 2022, and later had brief spells with Besiktas and Como, where he was sent off in his only appearance.

Now a free agent, injuries and off-field struggles have significantly stalled a once meteoric rise. Dele returned to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for an emotional interview on Sunday.

Heung-min Son is a Tottenham legend

Few players in Tottenham’s modern history are as universally loved as Son.

He won the Premier League Golden Boot in 2021/22 and later captained Spurs to Europa League glory, ending the club’s 17-year wait for silverware. Son left in the summer, joining Hugo Lloris at LAFC.

Tottenham haven’t replaced Harry Kane

Kane was ruthless in 2016/17, scoring 29 goals despite injury and claiming his second Golden Boot in three seasons

He surpassed Jimmy Greaves as Tottenham’s all-time leading goalscorer in 2023 before joining Bayern Munich later that year. He has scored 125 goals in 135 appearances for Bayern at the time of writing.

Key Tottenham squad players under Pochettino

Eric Dier

A trusted figure under Pochettino, Dier featured across defence and midfield during Spurs’ peak years.

He joined Bayern Munich in 2024, before heading over to Monaco, where he scored a dramatic late equaliser against Manchester City in the Champions League.

Ben Davies

The only player on this list still at Tottenham, Davies played an important rotational role during Pochettino’s peak years.

While a move away from North London looks likely this Summer, he remains a dependable figure in the Spurs squad.

Kieran Trippier

Initially a back-up to Kyle Walker, Trippier became first-choice following Walker’s exit.

Trippier left Spurs to join Atletico Madrid in 2019 and later returned to the Premier League with Newcastle United, playing a key role in their resurgence.

Erik Lamela

Lamela spent eight seasons at Tottenham in 2013, tasked with the near-impossible task of replacing Gareth Bale. Injuries disrupted his time at Spurs, but his flair, work rate and moments of brilliance made him a fan favourite.

The Argentine joined Sevilla in 2021, where he won the Europa League and has since continued his career in Greece with AEK Athens.

Moussa Sissoko

Despite struggling when he first arrived in North London, Sissoko became a regular feature in Pochettino’s squad.

After leaving Spurs for Watford in 2021, he later spent two seasons with Nantes in France, returned to Watford in 2024, and in 2026 made the move to Greek side Panathinaikos.

A defining generation

Almost a decade on, the 2016/17 side remains one of the most admired teams in Tottenham’s history. It was a squad built on youth and intensity that felt destined to win silverware.

While their careers have taken different directions, the legacy of Pochettino’s peak Spurs team resonates strongly among supporters.

Judging by the current wave of nostalgia for 2016 online, it’s a team that supporters won’t stop talking about any time soon. But will Pochettino return this summer for a second bite at the cherry?