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Tottenham Hotspur’s search for attacking reinforcements continues to gather pace, with a new name emerging ahead of the summer window.

Tottenham Hotspur have yet to replace Harry Kane and his numbers since his departure about three seasons ago.

The former Spurs forward has already hit half a century of goals for Bayern Munich in all competitions this season, the same amount of goals Tottenham have scored in the league thus far.

It is clear that the North Londoners are missing Kane’s goals, and they could be turning to the transfer market to rectify that.

Tottenham transfers: Georges Mikautadze targeted in £51m deal

A report from Fichajes now claims that Tottenham are keen on securing the services of Villarreal forward Georges Mikautadze at the end of the season.

Spurs are looking to improve their attacking unit with a quality striker, and the 25-year-old has now been identified as a target.

Mikautadze has managed 11 goals for the Yellow Submarine, and while that is far from Harry Kane’s numbers, it is his versatility and ability to create chances that make him a unique option.

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Tottenham are leading the race for the versatile forward, who has interest from multiple clubs, with Spurs prepared to offer close to £51 million (€60 million) to sign the player.

Spurs could benefit from Georges Mikautadze versatility

The signing of Mikautadze could help Tottenham manage better over the course of a season because of his versatility.

The 25-year-old is capable of featuring on both wings, as a striker and as a number ten, and such versatility can help a squad that is often stretched because of injuries.

Barcelona could make a huge transfer decision that impacts both Tottenham Hotspur and Micky Van de Ven this summer.

Micky van de Ven is one Tottenham Hotspur player who has been linked with a move away from north London following Spurs’ struggles this campaign.

A host of clubs in Europe and the Premier League are believed to be keen on securing the services of van de Ven, including Barcelona, Real Madrid, Liverpool and Manchester United.

The Tottenham pacey centre-back has since come out to hit out at the rumours involving himself and several of his team-mates, reports he believes are creating a rift between players and fans.

Simon Jordan has slammed van de Ven for his ‘self-serving nonsense’ interview, stating that the centre-back will leave the club should they be relegated.

Tottenham transfer twist: Barcelona could choose between Micky van de Ven and Luka Vuskovic

SunSport are now reporting that van de Ven runs the risk of missing out on a transfer to La Liga giants Barcelona.

That is because it is claimed that Barcelona could drop their interest in Micky van de Ven to sign his Tottenham team-mate Luka Vuskovic instead.

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Barcelona are reported to be looking to secure the services of a new centre-back in the coming months as they look to strengthen at the back.

Vuskovic’s form could impact Micky van de Ven’s future

Vuskovic has definitely been the more consistent defender this season, and that could affect the future of both players.

Spurs may need to decide on who to retain next season, and Vuskovic could potentially be favoured over van de Ven given his poor form.

Van de Ven is the more experienced option, but there is no denying that he has been far from his best this campaign.

Vuskovic, on the other hand, has consistently put in top displays and was even voted player of the Bundesliga season thus far, beating Harry Kane.

Speculation regarding the future of the Croat remains intense, but Vuskovic has stated that his focus remains on Tottenham.

Tottenham Hotspur are already looking ahead to the summer window, with fresh reports suggesting striker reinforcements are firmly on the agenda.

The summer transfer window will be a big one for Tottenham Hotspur, who will be looking to rebuild their squad.

The forward line is one area that could use major improvement, given the poor output from their strikers this season.

Richarlison is Spurs’ top scorer but has yet to reach double figures in the Premier League, the same as Dominic Solanke and Randal Kolo Muani, with Mikey Moore having scored more goals than some of them.

Tottenham transfers: Jonathan David targeted in Juventus move

Football Insider has now revealed that Tottenham have set their sights on a deal to sign Juventus forward Jonathan David as they step up plans to recruit a new striker.

The Canadian international was linked with a move to Spurs in the winter window of 2025, but no deal came to fruition.

This season, David has scored seven goals and provided five assists, and remains on the radar of several clubs, including Tottenham.

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Speaking on Spurs’ interest, Pete O’Rourke outlined the situation surrounding David, his struggles at Juventus and the difficulty of completing any deal.

He told Football Insider: “Tottenham are long-term admirers of David. They were interested before he made that free transfer to Juventus last summer.

“He has struggled, it is fair to say, since his arrival as Juve are not having the best of seasons. He has scored seven goals in 39 appearances, just 16 starts in Serie A.

“But he is under contract until 2030, so it will not be an easy deal to do for any club interested in signing Jonathan David.

“A lot could depend on where Juventus find themselves in the summer, if they are in the Champions League or not.

“If they are in the Champions League, it will give them more money to spend to strengthen their squad and that could mean David is pushed out.”

Spurs striker comparison raises Jonathan David questions

Making a move for a player struggling to make an impact at Juventus does not seem like the best piece of business for Tottenham, who are themselves struggling.

If the Spurs are looking to rebuild, they could be set to lose a few of their forwards, and based on output this season, there are a few areas where David is better than them.

Should he join, it is very unlikely he will improve the quality of play in the forward line, which will only leave Tottenham with another underwhelming forward.

Tottenham Hotspur were humiliated by Nottingham Forest for a second time this season, but at least the fans did their bit ahead of the fixture.

Here are the three winners and losers from Tottenham Hotspur’s 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.

Archie Gray has been Tottenham’s most consistent performer

Spurs may have been dreadful against Nottingham Forest, but at least Archie Gray actually tried to make a difference for his team.

Gray has been Tottenham’s best performing player in recent weeks and he played some decent passes during the Sunday afternoon defeat.

Kevin Danso did not have too bad a game for Spurs

Kevin Danso was not at his best yesterday, but he did make five interceptions, some of which may have prevented Forest from scoring.

In fact, Danso made 11 defensive contributions in total, compared to just 6 from Cristian Romero and one from Micky Van de Ven.

Right now, the Austrian actually lookes like his team’s most competent centre-back. Whether this is due to his own performances or those of his teammates, remains up for debate.

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The Tottenham fans deserved a much better showing

It was brilliant to see the pre-match scenes surrounding the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, as the fans turned in in large numbers to welcome their team.

Unfortunately, this transititoned into booing and a half empty ground before the match had ended, but who could possibly blame those fans? They showed up and did their best, unlike the players they were backing.

Now, onto the three losers of the match…

Micky van de Ven was taken off at half-time

Spurs fans were fantasising about good Micky van de Ven would be at left-back earlier in the season, but he did very little there on Sunday.

The Dutchman lasted only 45 minutes on the pitch, before being replaced by Destiny Udogie. Once again, van de Ven has looked a shadow of his former self.

Cristian Romero has not helped fix the Spurs defence

Tottenham supposedly have two world class cente-backs, but it is hard to argue this case when they are shipping three goals against teams like Nottingham Forest.

Despite the presence of Cristian Romero, Spurs were a mess in defence and continue to be a very easy team to break down.

Mathys Tel picked up an injury

Mathys Tel attempted plenty of runs and was involved quite a bit, until he was removed in the 67th minute due to picking up an injury.

This is such a shame for the Frenchman, as he has looked like one of Tottenham’s best players over the past month or so.

Tottenham Hotspur are exploring alternative centre-back options amid the uncertainty around Micky Van de Ven and Cristian Romero.

Tottenham Hotspur could well lose two of their main starting centre-backs next season, given their relegation struggles.

The likes of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven have been linked with moves away from north London, with clubs across Europe said to be keeping tabs.

Romero continues to be linked with Atletico Madrid, while Barcelona and Real Madrid have shown interest in Van de Ven.

Tottenham transfers: Harry Maguire interest revealed amid Spurs defensive concerns

Whether Tottenham Hotspur will be able to keep their two starting centre-backs remains to be seen, but the latest reports hint that the club might have other plans.

According to TeamTalk, it is understood that Tottenham were amongst a quartet of Premier League clubs who were keen on signing Harry Maguire on a free this summer.

The England international’s contract was set to expire at the end of the season and he could have been available on a free transfer.

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Spurs, however, were beaten to Maguire’s signature as Manchester United secured the services of the 33-year-old on reduced terms.

Spurs may turn to Luka Vuskovic amid centre-back uncertainty

Tottenham making such a move could hint at an acceptance that one of their starting centre-backs might be departing this summer.

Should one of Romero or Van de Ven depart, Spurs will need cover, and while Maguire might offer experience, Tottenham could still turn to Luka Vuskovic.

Handing the young centre-back some game time in the Premier League, or whatever division they are in next season, will bode well for his confidence and development.

Joe Cole wants to see one of Tottenham Hotspur’s biggest stars in the blue of Chelsea next season, and it would anger Spurs fans.

Tottenham Hotspur run the risk of relegation this season, given their struggles in the Premier League, where they are now sat in 17th place.

Should Spurs go down, they run the risk of losing several of their first-team stars, and a couple have already been linked with moves elsewhere.

Micky van de Ven is one such player who is firmly on the radar of clubs across Europe and in the Premier League.

Joe Cole backs Micky van de Ven to swap Tottenham for Chelsea

Barcelona are reported to be keen on landing Van de Ven, but so are Real Madrid and Liverpool this summer.

The Dutchman will not come cheap, but he remains an asset for any team that lands him, given his pace and goalscoring ability.

Speaking about potential transfer targets and Van de Ven’s situation, Joe Cole suggested the defender could be a strong fit for Chelsea, telling the Dressing Room podcast: “Micky van de Ven from Tottenham. I think he is looking like he wants to leave. I think he would be a brilliant addition for Chelsea.”

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Spurs concerns over Van de Ven future amid relegation fears

While Cole sounds certain about Van de Ven’s departure this season, the Dutchman has since come out to label reports stating that Tottenham players will leave as untrue.

But Simon Jordan is not buying Van de Ven’s comments on transfer rumours, instead stating that the defender will save face should Tottenham go down.

For Spurs, a club of their stature, going down will be catastrophic and will surely have major financial implications.

Tottenham now have to fight to avoid going down to the Championship with seven games left in the Premier League.

Danny Murphy has predicted whether Tottenham Hotspur will stick with Igor Tudor rather than make yet another managerial change with just seven league games left to go this season.

Tottenham Hotspur are now in a terminal position following their 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest, which has left the Lilywhites staring at the abyss of relegation.

Relegation to the Championship will have devastating financial consequences for Spurs, and it could take many years for the club to recover from the nightmare.

Tottenham have not won a game in the Premier League for nearly three months, but a pundit believes that the club can still save their season by rolling the dice once again.

Danny Murphy claims it is ‘impossible’ for Igor Tudor to stay at Tottenham

With the international break now coming up, all eyes are on Spurs to see whether they consider making yet another managerial change, just over a month after replacing Thomas Frank with Igor Tudor.

Murphy believes that Spurs have no choice but to get rid of Tudor immediately, suggesting that the environment at the club has now turned ‘toxic’.

Following Forest’s 3-0 win at N17 on Sunday, the former Tottenham midfielder told BBC Match of the Day: “I think it’s impossible for him to stay. I really do. I think it’s really difficult for the players to play in an environment that’s so deflated and toxic.

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“The only way you can change that is either winning games which they’re not doing, or change a manager – what the fans want. If they keep him in charge – it’s five league games without a win. A new guy comes in, gets one win, all of sudden, it can turn quickly. I think it’s a risk worth taking and I think they’ll take it.

“The players don’t really look like they’re at it. They’ve had a couple of decent performances this week and maybe people thought that the corner had been turned, but confidence was low again after they conceded. He made two changes at half-time and that didn’t make them any better. If anything, they got worse as the second half went on.”

What the Spurs heirarchy are thinking about Tudor’s future

According to reports, Murphy’s intuition is correct, with the Tottenham interim boss’s position becoming untenable after Sunday’s defeat.

This is according to Football Insider, who claim that Spurs see the international break as a perfect opportunity to sack Tudor, and bring a new manager through the door.

However, a huge amount is now riding on the club’s decision, as the new man will just have seven matches to avert the biggest disaster in Tottenham’s history for the last half-century.

Tottenham Hotspur have now settled on an experienced manager as one of their top contenders to take over from Igor Tudor.

The Tudor gamble has blown up in Tottenham’s faces, with the Croat losing four and drawing one of his five Premier League games in charge since replacing Thomas Frank at the helm.

Sunday’s 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest came as a bitter blow to the Lilywhites’ chances of survival, with the club having not won any of their last 13 league matches.

Reports indicate that the Spurs hierarchy views the international break as the perfect time to make a managerial change, and a top contender has now emerged.

Adi Hutter is a serious contender to replace Igor Tudor at Tottenham

The Telegraph are now reporting that Spurs are now facing a ‘crunch decision’ over Tudor, whose position is now ‘increasingly precarious’.

The report says that Tottenham have already made contingency plans in the event of the Croat’s departure, with a ‘serious contender’ now emerging.

It is revealed that former Monaco boss Adi Hütter, who is out of work and available, is emerging as a candidate to take over from the 47-year-old.

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This comes a few days after journalist Rudy Galetti revealed that Tottenham are gathering information on Hutter as they consider Tudor’s future.

Would Spurs be better off appointing a coach with Premier League experience?

Tottenham were heavily criticised for appointing Tudor, with many pointing to Juventus’ lack of experience in the Premier League as to why it was a gamble.

Those concerns have been proven right, with the former Juventus boss yet to showcase an ability to consistently pick up points in the English top-flight.

The same criticism will be levelled at Hutter, who, despite his impressive CV, will have a steep learning curve in what will be his first taste of Premier League football.

Morgan Gibbs-White has provided an interesting reason as to why Nottingham Forest were able to emerge comfortable winners against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

Tottenham came into the clash on Sunday with some momentum after emerging with a hard-fought draw from Liverpool last week and earning a deserved win against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

The atmosphere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was electric at kick-off, with fans getting behind the team, and the home side did start the game strongly, dominating proceedings and creating a few opportunities.

However, Spurs were unable to make the most of them and were made to pay by the away side, who took the lead against the run of play at the end of the first period, before adding two more in the second half to claim a comfortable 3-0 win.

Morgan Gibbs-White claims Nottingham Forest showed more fight and desire than Tottenham

Gibbs-White conceded that Tottenham started the game as the better side, adding that the North Londoners have ‘incredible talent’ in their side.

However, the 26-year-old insisted that the Tricky Trees showed more fight, hunger and desire than the home side, which is why they emerged victorious.

The midfielder told BBC Match of the Day: “Massive three points for us, especially with how the Premier League table looks now. The boys were absolutely incredible. Tottenham are a really good team and they started playing better than us. We needed to be together as a team and we showed that. But as soon as we got the second goal, we got that edge to breathe a little bit.

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“They have got incredible talent, but we showed that fight, hunger and desire more than them. When we had our chances, we took them. It was a perfect time to score the opener that allowed us to play football again.

“I am pleased how the week has gone and the boys deserved it. Taking a win today going into the international break is perfect for us. We can all relax a bit and hit the ground running with positive vibes coming into the next weeks.”

Are Spurs going down without a fight?

As the Forest captain outlined, hunger and fight are arguably more important than sheer quality in a relegation battle, with teams needing to scrap for every point.

There is a question mark about whether this Tottenham squad has those qualities, as these players are not used to being in such a position.

Right now, it appears as if Spurs are going down without a fight, with the club having not won a Premier League fixture for nearly three months.

Cristian Romero has called for unity within the Tottenham Hotspur camp as they battle to stay in the Premier League this season.

Tottenham Hotspur have only made staying up in the Premier League more difficult for themselves, having lost their relegation six-pointer against Nottingham Forest 3-0.

That defeat now sees Tottenham drop to 17th place, a single point above West Ham United and two behind Forest.

With seven games left in the Premier League, each game is now crucial for Spurs in their bid to avoid the drop.

Cristian Romero speaks after Tottenham defeat to Nottingham Forest

After Sunday’s defeat, captain Cristian Romero was quick to take responsibility for Spurs’ performance.

However, dwelling too much on their loss will do little to improve the situation, making moving on vital.

Speaking to the official Tottenham channels, Romero once again addressed the fans, reflected on the performance and stressed the need for unity during this difficult spell.

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He said, “It is a difficult day for everyone, but the first thing is to speak about the fans.

“Thank you for today, and always stay with us. Today, fantastic support, but apart from that, it is a bad day. Now, it is finished, and now the most important thing is to understand the situation.

“It is not easy, but the most important thing is to go to the national team and back here for the last seven finals.

“I promise to put 200 per cent, everyone.

“For me, it is not easy, but we will stay all together. It is a bad day, but it will go away.”

Speaking further about the game and the importance of key moments, Romero reflected on how the match unfolded, adding, “Yes, the start of the game, the first 45 minutes were good on the pitch. We did not concede anything.

“In the last minute of the game, we conceded a very sloppy goal, but now it is finished.

“It is a bad day, but the first thing for me is thank you.

“The fans are always with us, especially in this moment, but football sometimes is like this.

“Now, recovery, everyone will go to their national team, understand the situation and back here for the last seven finals.

“It is important to stay together, especially in this tough moment.”

Cristian Romero demands more from himself and his teammates

Tottenham will hope the fans do not lose hope or faith in this squad, as they still need all the support they can get.

Spurs still have three home games left this season and, if they can secure victories there, they could avoid the drop.

Speaking again about the fans and their role in helping the team through this period, Romero highlighted their importance and admitted the players must do more, stating: “No, it is incredible. It is incredible, especially in this moment, after this season. It is not good.

“Honestly, we take responsibility, but the fans, thank you. Every game, the stadium is brilliant. It is only about the players, about the staff. We need more, we need more, especially me first. In the last seven finals, we will go again.”