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Tim Sherwood believes that Tottenham Hotspur could have really done with the help of one talented youngster in the midst of their relegation battle.

Igor Tudor has walked into Tottenham Hotspur at a time when they are ravaged by injuries and are just five points clear of the relegation zone.

The Croat has barely any wingers at his disposal at Spurs at the moment, but one young Tottenham academy winger is turning a lot of heads with his performances on loan.

Mikey Moore is now consistently producing the goods for Rangers after a difficult start to his spell at Ibrox, with the 18-year-old demonstrating why many at Hotspur Way rate him so highly.

Tim Sherwood claims Mikey Moore could have been handy for Tottenham this season

A lot of Spurs fans will be excited by the teenager’s growth this season and will hope he can compete for a starting berth back in North London next term.

However, Sherwood believes that Moore could have been a very useful player for the Lilywhites this season had he remained at the club.

The former Tottenham interim head coach had a chance to quiz Rangers podcaster Martyn Ramsay on Sky Sports News, and he said: “Tell me more about Moore, a lad I keep a close eye on because he’s on loan from Tottenham.

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“I believe he should be at Tottenham now, as an opportunity to give him some game time. People would argue with the fact that we are in a relegation battle, but I don’t think he would let you down more than any of the signings they have made.”

Moore praised for being ‘fearless’ at Rangers

Tottenham fans will be very encouraged by what Ramsay said about Moore in response to Sherwood’s question. He revealed that the 18-year-old is mentally very strong and does not shy away from demanding the ball even if things are not going his way in a game.

The Rangers podcaster said about Moore: “He has grown a lot in the last few months. He is fearless. I don’t want to see him disappear at the end of the season, but I can well understand if Spurs want him back because he is not daunted by any situation.”

“He wants the ball, wants to try things. If it doesn’t come off, that does not get his head down. Quite often, fans have actually said, ‘bring him off, he has done nothing’, and then he does, cos he just has that kind of self-confidence.”

Tottenham Hotspur are considering a move for an English manager who has been in charge of his current club for more than four years.

Igor Tudor has been brought in to steady the ship for Tottenham Hotspur, but the Croat has only been handed a five-month contract by the North London club.

Reports indicate that Mauricio Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi are Spurs’ two leading candidates for the permanent managerial role.

There have also been some suggestions over recent days that the Lilywhites could make a move for Enzo Maresca, and another new name has now been thrown into the mix.

Tottenham have added Eddie Howe to their list of managerial targets

According to TEAMtalk, Spurs have added Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe to the list of potential summer managerial targets.

The report claims that senior figures at the North London club are ‘increasingly intrigued’ by Howe’s body of work.

The outlet claims to have heard from sources that the Newcastle boss’s name has been “raised and discussed” at the boardroom level by Tottenham as they map out their summer strategy.

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It is revealed that while Spurs are still in the early stages of their managerial search, Howe is viewed as a coach who fits their long-term strategy, given his progressive football and record of player development.

What is Newcastle’s stance on Howe’s future?

TEAMtalk say that Howe is also admired by Man United, and is one of several candidates the Red Devils are considering for the role.

However, despite a challenging campaign at St James’ Park, he ‘retains unwavering backing’ from Newcastle’s hierarchy.

While rival clubs are circling the former Bournemouth boss, the Magpies have given no indications that they would entertain an approach for the 48-year-old.

Louis Saha has questioned Igor Tudor’s fit at Tottenham Hotspur as the north London club weighs long-term options.

Igor Tudor is now gearing up for his first outing as Tottenham Hotspur boss following his appointment on an interim basis last week.

The former Juventus manager has already opened up on the style of play he is looking to implement in north London and exactly what he told his Spurs players in their first training session.

Tudor also made it clear that he has a plan for Arsenal in the north London derby this weekend, a side he has never faced in his managerial career.

Tottenham receive Igor Tudor verdict from Louis Saha

Tottenham fans, as well as the club board, will be hoping that the 47-year-old can bring some stability to this Spurs side, which struggled for consistency under Thomas Frank in the first half of the season.

Louis Saha has now given his verdict on Igor Tudor, questioning whether the fit is right and casting doubt over the clarity of his tactical identity.

Speaking about the short-term nature of the appointment and the direction of the club, he told CasinoHawks: “Igor Tudor needs to give those Spurs players an electric shock. He needs to keep them on their toes because it looks like this is a short-term project.

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“Tudor is a manager with strong beliefs, he has managed a lot of clubs in the space of two or three years. I do not see the fit straight away. I do not know what Tudor’s strategy or style is yet.

“Is it attacking, is it more defensive, or is it more aggressive? Does it fit straight away with the Spurs dream to play very quick, attacking football?

“They have tried Thomas Frank, who brought a more defensive way of playing. Antonio Conte came with this as well. It did not work. It did not work, so I do not know. I do not know what the club really wants or is looking for.

“They want stability. Obviously, every club wants to play in the Champions League. They want to win the Premier League, but I do not see a real path there.”

Spurs managerial picture and Marco Silva claim

Of course, Tudor’s appointment is only on an interim basis, with his contract expiring in June, which should see Tottenham back in the market for a new manager in the summer.

Several managerial names have been linked with the Tottenham job, including Marco Silva, whose contract with Fulham expires this summer as well.

Regardless, Mauricio Pochettino remains the favourite for the Spurs job for now, with Tottenham beginning work on luring him to England, but Saha has also opened up on what he thinks about Silva.

Discussing Silva’s profile and whether a move would represent progression, Saha explained his stance on the Fulham boss and the scale of the Tottenham role.

“Marco Silva has more experience in the Premier League than Oliver Glasner. It will be sad to see him go as a Fulham supporter as well, I love the club. What they have proven under Silva is that they can become a force to challenge for European places and in cups.

“They have definitely stabilised the club in the Premier League, and that is down to the work that Silva has done.

“It would definitely be a step up because Spurs’ mission is not the same. It is about going there and proving to be a contender for the Champions League, and why not the Premier League?

“At this moment in time, they are definitely out of the top six, top seven in terms of pedigree, I would think. There are a lot of teams above them at the moment, including Newcastle. So, they have to find a manager that can really deliver that. They have been managed by big managers before, and it was not working.

“With Spurs now, it is extremely difficult to predict. I do not think the interim manager is going to achieve what they are looking for. But then, I do not see a clear identity within the board or the club to actually hire the right manager because they still do not know what they want.”

We take a look at when Igor Tudor could have Lucas Bergvall available for selection after Tottenham received some good news on the midfielder’s rehabilitation.

Tottenham are in the midst of a major injury crisis at the moment, but the club have received a positive update on one of its young guns.

When he picked up an injury in the Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund last month, it was reported that Bergvall could face three months on the sidelines.

However, over recent days, it has emerged that the Spurs midfielder’s rehabilitation is going better than expected and he could be back before the end of March.

Which game can Tottenham expect Lucas Bergvall to be back?

The previously mentioned update, which came from Footboll Direkt, suggested that Bergvall could be back in action in another six weeks.

It was revealed that the 20-year-old is in a race against time to be fit for Sweden’s World Cup playoff semifinal against Ukraine on March 26.

That suggests that Bergvall is almost certain to miss these Spurs matches:

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The international break follows that run of fixtures, with the Lilywhites resuming Premier League action with a trip to Sunderland on April 11. That may be the game that the attacking midfielder targets for his return.

Spurs may soon get other key players back

Pedro Porro may not be a long way away from returning to action after picking up a hamstring problem a few weeks ago.

Additionally, Richarlison has been spotted going through the training drills with the Spurs squad this week, which suggests that the Brazilian is now close to being fit.

Tottenham Hotspur supporters are preparing a memorable tifo for this Sunday’s North London Derby clash against Arsenal.

There are just four days to go until Tottenham Hotspur lock horns with the Premier League leaders and the stakes have arguably never been higher.

Spurs could use a victory to steer well clear of the relegation zone and taking points off Arsenal would do plenty of damage to their league title hopes.

Igor Tudor and his team are hard at work in preparation for the fixture and it seems the Tottenham fans have also been labouring away ahead of the highly anticipated clash.

Tottenham fans will display a tifo at the North London derby

THFC Flags have announced that a tifo will be displayed at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when the players enter the pitch at the weekend.

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Details of the exact design have not yet been released, but THFC Flags did reveal some clues. It appears the word ‘forever’ could play a big part.

If we had to guess, we think the design will pay tribute to Tottenham’s North London heritage, spelling out the word ‘forever’, while teasing their rivals who infamously sing an anthem called North London forever, despite their Woolwich origins.

This will be the first major fan-led display prepared by the Tottenham supporters at their home since the Europa League semi-final against Bodo/Glimt last May.

Spurs will need the backing of their supporters

Thomas Frank often made calls to rally the Tottenham fans together, but these usually fell on deaf ears due to his condescending comments and dull brand of football.

However, there is a new opportunity for a fresh start under Tudor and Spurs will need each supporter on Sunday to play their part in creating a cauldron of noise.

Igor Tudor faces a Tottenham Hotspur squad with all sorts of problems, so trusting in his younger players could be a necessary action.

Igor Tudor is just days away from managing his first Tottenham Hotspur fixture and the anticipation is building.

Spurs fans will be hoping the new boss will make a good first impression during the North London derby next Sunday and this would be guaranteed with a victory.

However, Tudor’s upcoming task is a difficult one considering the current state of the Tottenham first-team squad.

The Croatian will have to rely on each of his players to begin getting results and that could mean giving more minutes to some of the team’s younger members. Here are three teenagers who may be required by Tudor.

Souza could get some starts for Tottenham

When Souza joined Spurs, it looked like he was supposed to be a player for the future who would largely be unseen this season. The club already had two left-backs and were exploring the possibility of signing Andy Robertson.

However, Destiny Udogie is injured yet again, while Djed Spence is the most practical back-up option to Pedro Porro, who is also enduring a spell on the sidelines.

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This could mean Souza is selected to start in Tudor’s opening Tottenham game, which would be quite the story for the young Brazilian.

Should Tudor choose to play with a back three, Souza would likely move into the left wing-back position, allowing him to showcase his attacking skillset.

Luca Williams-Barnett deserves some minutes at Spurs

Last season saw Luca Williams-Barnett register 32 goal contributions in 23 matches and he has been just as sharp since his promotion to the under-21s team.

The 17-year-old has six goals and four assists in nine Premier League 2 games and he has looked unplayable in the UEFA Youth League. Despite this, Williams-Barnett has only made one appearance for Tottenham which lasted a grand total of three minutes.

Tudor will want an attacking minded back-up for Xavi Simons and the young Englishman has done enough to deserve that chance.

Jun’ai Byfield may be called on by Tudor

Jun’ai Byfield is the very definition of a cameo merchant based on his senior campaign up to this point. The defender played under Frank three times, but was only given 29 minutes of playing time in total.

It would be good to see him given longer on the pitch, especially as Cristian Romero is still suspended for a further three Tottenham matches.

Radu Dragusin should be nowhere near the Spurs first-team and Tudor will find that out for himself soon enough. Hopefully he will instead look to Byfield and award him with his first senior start.

Tottenham Hotspur receive a huge injury boost ahead of the North London derby after some fans noticed a very interesting detail in the latest video released by the club.

The Spurs squad have had the opportunity to train with Igor Tudor and his coaching staff over the last few days, following their five-day break.

Tudor has revealed that he has asked the Tottenham players to give ‘something more’ than what they have recently, so that the club can pull themselves out of the position they are in.

The new Spurs interim boss has declared that he wants his side to be brave in the North London derby, and he could have one key man back for the fixture.

Richarlison seen in Tottenham training ahead of the North London derby

Tudor’s first interview with the club’s official channel included little clips of the 47-year-old leading the training sessions.

In one of those instances, Spurs fans noticed that Richarlison, who has been out since the FA Cup clash against Aston Villa at the start of January, took part in the drills.

Richarlison was initially expected to be out until March, but Spurs fans are hopeful that the Brazilian could make a swift return after seeing him on the training ground with the squad.

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Watch the full Tudor interview below:

Who will lead the line for Spurs in the North London derby?

We know that Tudor’s preferred formation across his recent managerial career is a 3-4-2-1.

If he sticks with the same blueprint, that means that Dominic Solanke, Richarlison, and Randal Kolo Munai will have to fight for one spot as the system does not make use of wingers.

Xavi Simons took a big step to show his commitment after Tottenham Hotspur made the decision to sack Thomas Frank.

Tottenham gave five days off to their players after sacking Thomas Frank last Tuesday, before the squad reported to Hotspur Way on Monday for their first training session under Igor Tudor.

It is a fresh start for the Spurs players under the Croat and his coaching staff ahead of the big North London derby this Sunday.

Tudor has admitted that his primary goal is to energise the Tottenham squad, and the Croat would have liked to hear about the commitment shown by one Spurs star.

Tottenham star Xavi Simons skipped holidays for extra training sessions

One would imagine that most members of the Tottenham squad would have wanted to completely disengage from football and refresh their minds ahead of Tudor’s arrival.

However, that was not the case with Xavi, according to talkSPORT, who reveal that the Dutchman forwent the opportunity for a mid-season break.

Rather than jetting off to sunnier climes on holiday, the 22-year-old put in extra hours in the Hotspur Way training ground during his days off.

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The attacking midfielder put in the hard yards ahead of Tudor’s arrival, ahead of what could be his first start in a North London derby after coming on as a substitute in Tottenham’s 4-1 loss at the Emirates Stadium back in November.

Xavi could be crucial for Spurs to end the season strongly

The Lilywhites have been devoid of creativity for much of the season under Frank, and Tottenham fans will hope that things will change under their new interim head coach.

Xavi has found his feet in the Premier League over the last couple of months, showing glimpses of the quality we saw from him at RB Leipzig.

Igor Tudor has been set a clear target of Premier League survival, but should Tottenham Hotspur expect a bit more from their new manager?

Igor Tudor has arrived in Tottenham Hotspur’s greatest hour of need with a huge amount of responsibility on his shoulders.

Spurs are one position higher in the Premier League table than where they finished last season, but their points tally is a much greater concern.

Just five points separate Tottenham from the relegation zone, and while this might not seem so bad, West Ham are looking like a team who mean business.

If Tudor keeps his new club safe, he has ultimately fulfilled his purpose in North London. However, Spurs fans have high expectations, and they are unlikely to be satisfied with the bare minimum.

Tudor must secure more than Premier League survival

Nothing beats getting a result at the very last minute when all hope seems lost, but surely this does not apply to Tottenham’s fight for Premier League survival.

To go from celebrating a Europa League one year to remaining in the English top flight the next would be nothing short of tragic, so Tudor cannot let things go right down to the wire.

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Even Thomas Frank left Spurs a few points clear of the relegation zone, meaning it is important for Tudor to expand this gap rather than seeing it decrease.

Putting it simply, Tottenham must not find themselves in a situation where dropping down a division is still on the cards with a couple of matches left.

The Champions League is important for Spurs too

European football was the only good thing about Ange Postecoglou’s second campaign at Tottenham, and this season under Frank has been no different.

The Dane managed his team to a top-four league phase finish in the Champions League, meaning questions would be asked of Tudor if he suffered a last-16 exit.

Spurs could face Juventus or Atletico Madrid next, and both are good teams. However, there are still plenty of stronger sides in the competition and the ex-Serie A boss should really be progressing past at least one round.

Tudor cannot be expected to do the unthinkable at Tottenham

If Tudor were to lift Spurs up to a mid-table finish and reach the Champions League semi-finals, that would be quite the achievement, but it should not be the expectation.

The Tottenham first-team squad is laden with injuries, and even getting a draw takes a lot of effort. Therefore, the limitations Tudor faces should be recognised, and patience must be afforded to him.

What we are about to witness is like a firefighter running into a burning house without any PPE. The resources are simply not there for Tudor, and if he manages to restore stability at Spurs with what little he has to work with, then credit where credit is due.

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to raid Bayern Munich for a centre-back who delivered a defensive masterclass in his most recent outing.

Tottenham and Bayern Munich have done plenty of business over recent years, with Harry Kane and Eric Dier moving to the German club from the North London side while Mathys Tel and Joao Palhinha have gone in the opposite direction.

The two clubs could be in line to do even more business in the summer, with reports over recent days indicating that Tottenham are one of the contenders to sign Leon Goretzka.

Now, it has emerged that yet another experienced Bayern star is on the Lilywhites’ radar after struggling for regular starts this season.

Tottenham battling Chelsea for Kim Min-jae

Journalist Christian Falk has told FC Bayern Insider that Tottenham and Chelsea are both plotting a move for Kim Min-jae, who has won two K-League titles, the Scudetto and the Bundesliga title in his career.

Kim is on the shortlist of both London clubs, who are looking to bolster their options in defence. Bayern paid £43m to sign the centre-back from Napoli.

Amidst doubts over the futures of Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero, the Lilywhites have identified the South Korean as a potential option.

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However, it is revealed that any move from Spurs for Kim would depend on who the Premier League side appoint as their next permanent manager.

What is Kim’s current stance on his future?

The centre-back is currently the third choice at Bayern behind Vincent Kompany’s first-choice pair, Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah, and has been restricted to just 10 starts in the Bundesliga this term.

Despite his lack of regular starts, it is said that Kim is ‘happy’ at the Allianz Arena. However, it is revealed that a summer exit cannot be completely ruled out for the 29-year-old.

The outlet also points out that Kim delivered a flawless display during Bayern’s 3-0 win against Werder Bremen on Saturday, as the two London clubs continue to monitor his situation closely.